With an age of nearly 300 years, Sac Tu Linh Thuu Pagoda is one of the oldest pagodas in the Western region. This pagoda is associated with an anecdote about Emperor Gia Long (1762 – 1820). On your upcoming trip to Dong Thap, if you want to find some peace after the busy days, don’t forget to visit this ancient pagoda.

Overview of Sac Tu Linh Thuu Pagoda

Tien Giang is truly one of the famous places for spiritual tourism and attracts the love of many people. The Sac Tu Linh Thu Pagoda, also known as Long Tuyen Pagoda, is an ancient pagoda in the Mekong Delta region that has existed for nearly 300 years.

The ancient pagoda is associated with anecdotes about Emperor Gia Long in previous centuries, when the Venerable Abbot of the pagoda, Mr Nguyen Phuoc Chanh, helped the young king treat his illness and avoid pursuing enemy troops by ringing a big bell.

Long Tuyen Pagoda

From Ho Chi Minh City, it takes less than 1.5 hours to get here. However, a private car to Tien Giang ward would be the best option when you’re traveling with a group. 

 Traditional architecture of the 300-year-old pagoda

After nearly 300 years of construction, restoration, and maintenance, Sac Tu Linh Thuu Pagoda in Dong Thap still retains all its artistic values, with an architectural style imbued with traditional elements and a solemn, ancient atmosphere.

The three-entrance gate of the pagoda is one of the most prominent works, solidly built, carved with bas-relief lines, and embossed with patterns in the royal style of the past. The most typical are the skillfully carved images of dragons and phoenixes, which show flexibility without losing their inherent power.

Sac Tu Linh Thuu Pagoda
Entrance gate

Meanwhile, the pagoda grounds serve as a place to worship Bodhisattvas and Buddhas. There is also a blessing column modeled on the Four Sacred Animals and a stone stele recording the history of the pagoda and its previous abbots. In addition, on campus there is a stone statue with delicately carved lines depicting the life of Buddha Shakyamuni.

Sac Tu Linh Thuu Pagoda

The main hall is built from 48 pillars carved entirely from precious wood and is more than 200 years old. The most prominent feature of the main hall of the pagoda is an ancient Buddha statue, along with elaborately sculpted horizontal panels running parallel to the walls.

Sac Tu Linh Thu Pagoda

In addition, the Dai Hong Chung (big bell) on the left side of the altar at Linh Thuu Pagoda is still in place, having saved Emperor Gia Long’s life years ago. In front of the Buddha altar are two parallel sentences recalling the Emperor’s decision to name the pagoda and the time Emperor Thieu Tri approved the name Sac Tu Linh Thuu as it is today.

Useful information about Sac Tu Linh Thuu Pagoda

Source: collected by An

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