Bảo Ứng Pagoda - Phượng Cách Pagoda
Introduction
Bảo Ứng Pagoda is an ancient, sacred pagoda located in Phượng Cách Commune, Quốc Oai District, Hanoi City (now Phượng Cách 3 Hamlet, Quốc Oai Commune). Situated on the gentle bank of the Đáy River, the pagoda is not only the center of local religious life but also a historical and cultural relic strongly featuring the architecture of the Northern Delta region.
The pagoda's Sino-Vietnamese name is Bảo Ứng Tự (meaning "precious efficacy"), or in folk usage, local people commonly call it Phượng Cách Pagoda.
The pagoda was built long ago. Through historical ups and downs and wars, it has been restored and embellished many times but still retains the solemn, serene, and detached character of a Buddhist monastery.
Bảo Ứng Pagoda has the traditional architecture of Mahayana Buddhism with a harmonious space combining spirituality and nature. Three-entrance gate: The gate was built imposingly and anciently with soaring curved roof details and intricate carvings of dragons, leaves, and rolling clouds. Next are the garden courtyard, the Tam Bảo hall, the Ancestor hall, the Mother Goddess hall, and other auxiliary works.
On the 15th and 1st days of each lunar month, especially major festivals such as Ullambana and Buddha's Birthday, the pagoda attracts many monks, nuns, Buddhists, and pilgrims from afar to worship and pray for peace for their families.
