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Moments of tranquil serenity.
Nestled at 348 Nguyen Viet Xuan Street, Hoi Phu Ward, Minh Thanh Temple bears influences from Chinese and Japanese architecture - situated about 2 km from the downtown Pleiku. Constructed in 1964 by Venerable Thich Giac Dao, it serves as a place of worship and incense offering for devotees in the area.
Before heading to Pleiku, we researched the must-visit places, and the temple was highly recommended by everyone. What makes Minh Thanh Temple a fascinating attraction is its architectural resemblance to Japanese temples. The architectural style adds to the grandeur of the temple, resembling a miniature palace amidst the misty mountain town of Pleiku.
The main gate.
We visited the temple on a sunny day with gentle breeze. As it was a weekday, there were fewer tourists and worshippers. After a long journey, stepping into the temple felt like shedding all fatigue and stress, as if entering a tranquil paradise. Now, let's explore the various spots within Minh Thanh Temple in Gia Lai together.
The temple grounds.
Statue of Bodhisattva Quan Yin.
The scenery looks truly peaceful.
Statue of Buddha Amitabha.
The small willow trees hanging down around the lake, with the sky reflected on the water's surface, create a very poetic scene that leaves many people feeling moved and enchanted - truly beautiful! You'll easily notice along the small paths of the temple walls covered in moss, evidence of its age, and the dense walls of climbing plants, like a testament to the longevity of the temple like many ancient temples in Vietnam.
Narrow path lined with a wall covered in climbing plants.
Architecture of the temple.
Stone statues of the 18 Arhats in front of the main hall.
A construction project in progress.
Tower of Compassion.
The summit of Tower of Compassion in the evening twilight.
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Bell tower.
Majestic main hall.
Graceful curved roof.
Gateway to Lien Tri Lake and the largest bronze incense burner.
The tower with 1-0-2.
The unique pagoda tower in Vietnam - the towering Xa Loi Pagoda tower rises to 9 floors, reaching 72 meters high, and is situated to the left of the main hall. According to a monk's account, this pagoda tower was constructed from the top down, contrary to the usual construction method. When various groups of workers were invited to bid for the project, many shook their heads in disbelief, wondering how it could be done, but eventually, Mr. Sau's team - who had built many temples here - bravely took on the challenge.
Xa Loi Pagoda tower with its unique Japanese architectural style.
The most beautiful path in the temple also leads to the pagoda tower.
My companion is gazing up at the towering pagoda tower.
Sharing my feelings
The sky that day was so blue!
Capturing the moment in my diary.
Some tips when visiting the temple:Amidst the hustle and bustle, fatigue, or stress of life, just stepping in here will surely make you feel a completely different, peaceful, and serene life. In the evening, the sound of the temple bell, the echoing recitation in the main hall, brings true tranquility to the heart, moments of slow living after life's ups and downs.
Author: Vu Van Tuyen
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