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Quán Thế Âm Pagoda

Đà Nẵng(Chùa Quán Thế Âm)

Overview & history

Quán Thế Âm Pagoda is located in Sơn Thủy hamlet, Hòa Hải commune, Hòa Vang district, Đà Nẵng city, within the Ngũ Hành Sơn (Marble Mountains) area, beside the Trường Giang river. The pagoda belongs to the Northern School (Bắc tông) of Buddhism.

History

The pagoda was originally a tịnh thất (small monastic residence) established by Venerable Pháp Nhãn beside the Quan Âm Cave. The pagoda was constructed from 1960 to 1962. Every year, the pagoda organises a cultural festival on the Bodhisattva Quán Thế Âm's commemoration day, the 19th day of the 2nd lunar month.

Quan Âm Cave

Quan Âm Cave is a large cave discovered in 1956. The entrance to the cave is located next to the pagoda. The cave is approximately 50 metres long and 10 metres wide, with a ceiling adorned with countless colourful and uniquely shaped stalactites. The highlight is a 1.75-metre-tall statue of Quán Thế Âm, a marvellous naturally formed bas-relief. In the cave, there is also a "large stone bell" known as Thạch Chung thiên cổ, which is the bell-like sound produced by a large, round stalactite resembling a pillar, 5 metres high; and sounds like drums, wooden bells (mõ), and khánh (a type of Buddhist percussion instrument) emanate from other stalactites.

The pagoda has welcomed tens of thousands of visitors and Buddhists annually for sightseeing, worship, and activities.

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Visiting tips

Dress modestly; remove hats and keep quiet inside the main hall.
Incense, flowers and offerings are usually sold right outside the gate; light an odd number of sticks (1 or 3).
Most pagodas open from early morning to evening and are free to enter (some major sites charge a small scenic fee).
Full-moon days, the 1st of the lunar month and Tet are very crowded; visit on weekday mornings for a quiet experience.
Ask permission before photographing inside shrines; do not touch statues or altar objects.

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Location

Coordinates: 15.99927, 108.25541

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References

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