|
HTML clipboard
Location: The pagoda is located at 141 Tran
Cao Van Street, Quy Nhon City Binh Dinh Province.
Characteristics: It was built in the late 17th century under the reign of
Emperor Le Hy Tong (1676 – 1705). During that time, Buddhism was preached there.
Long Khanh Pagoda was founded by Most Ven. Duc Son, a Chinese. This pagoda was
restored in the times of Patriarchs Tich Tho, Thien Khanh, Chanh Nguyen and
Chanh Nhon. The bronze gong was cast in 1739 (Ky Mui year) in term of Most Ven.
Duc Son. Up to 1954, the pagoda was seriously damaged by the war. In 1957, Most
Ven. Hue Long made a great restoration of the pagoda during 20 years. The statue
of Amitabha Buddha in the front of yard of the pagoda (17m high) was erected in
1972 Today, the pagoda still preserves two valuable objects from the reign of
Emperor Gia Long: Thai Binh Hong Chung (Hong Thai bell) cast in 1805, and a seal
engraved with the words “Long Khanh Tu” in 1813.
|
... Your services were excellent and very much appreciated. We were very happy with the results and the guides etc. My family is well and we are back in the US. Thank you for all the timely help...