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The One-pillar pagoda or Dien Huu pagoda, has one of the most special architectures in Vietnam. The pagoda is situated next to Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, right in the center of Hanoi.

The pagoda started being constructed under Ly’s dynasty in 1049. The legend goes that one night in 1049, King Ly Thai Tong dreamed of the Holy Lady (Phat ba Quan Am) sitting on a lotus and leading him to a similar building.

When he woke up, he was advised by Thien Tue monk to build the pillar-based pagoda like in his dream and topping it with the lotus of the Holy lady. Every year when it came to April 8th in Lunar calendar, the King came to the pagoda for Buddha bathing ceremony and afterwards, released a bird.

In 1105, King Ly Nhan Tong extended the pagoda and added Linh Chieu bond. However, time has erased everything but the limited area like what we see now. Near the pagoda there’s a Bodhi tree. This is the gift from Rajendra Prasad- Indian presidents to Ho Chi Minh President.

The pagoda now became one of the most meaningful symbols of Hanoi.

* Một số từ vựng:

- architectures (n): kiến trúc

- be situated (v): nằm ở

- legend (n): truyền thuyết

- extend (v): mở rộng

- symbol (n): biểu tượng

 

When was the pagoda extended?

The area of the pagoda has been limited along the time

Near the pagoda there’s a Bodhi tree. 

A gift was given from Rajendra Prasad- Indian Presidents to Ho Chi Minh President

The pagoda has been completely destroyed.

In 1049

In 1105

On April 8th in Lunar calendar

1055

He came to the pagoda for Buddha bathing ceremony and afterwards, released a bird.

He dreamed of meeting the Holy Lady.

He took a bath and then went to the pagoda.

He extended the pagoda.

He wanted to meet the Holy Lady.

The Holy Lady led him to a special building.

He was advised by Thien Tue monk to build the pillar-based pagoda like in his dream.

He wanted to build one of the most special architectures in history.

The One-pillar pagoda or Dien Huu pagoda is situated in Ho Chi Minh City.

The pagoda started being built under Ly’s dynasty in 1049.

King Ly Thai Tong dreamed of meeting the Holy Lady (Phat ba Quan Am) in this pagoda.

Dien Huu is just a pagoda in the legend.     

The One-pillar pagoda or Dien Huu pagoda is situated in Ho Chi Minh City.

The pagoda started being built under Ly’s dynasty in 1049.

King Ly Thai Tong dreamed of meeting the Holy Lady (Phat ba Quan Am) in this pagoda.

Dien Huu is just a pagoda in the legend.     

Nha Trang is a nice seaside resort.

Tri Nguyen Aquarium is on an island.

Most tourists are interested in snorkeling and scuba diving.

The local seafood is fresh and delicious.