Relocating the Dieu De pagoda’s main hall while retaining “Long van khe hoi” painting

When people think of Hue, many envision a serene land “steeped” in Buddhism with hundreds of temples and pagodas. Amid the bustling rhythm of a modern Hue, life behind each pagoda gate is far from dull, but it is a refined embodiment of spiritual beauty that deeply enriches the inner world of many residents of the Ancient Capital. Here, every scene, every space, every presence expressed a quiet, profound stillness, like a sutra in motion.

In 2012, I first visited Chi Linh - Hai Duong and toured Con Son pagoda. Having had the opportunity to visit and worship at many pagodas across Vietnam, Con Son pagoda left a deep impression on me from the very first glance, due to its scenery, its ancient charm, and an unexplainable sense of sacred understanding. Returning in 2025, that feeling remains as intact as the first time. I respectfully share with readers some photos of this ancient pagoda, which is over 700 years old. And if you have the chance, let you visit once to admire and contemplate.

Ideas materialized. Books have been gathered into collections and are on display and more are coming.

I have an aunt who is a nun at Dieu Vien pagoda. As the youngest daughter, my grandmother loves her very much. So, whenever she had the opportunity, she would go to the pagoda to visit her daughter, and always, whenever she went, she would bring me along. As a child, each of those visits would bring conflicting feelings of excitement and dread.

Along with hundreds of large and small pagodas in the land of Hue Ancient Capital, Huyen Khong Son Thuong Pagoda (also known as Huyen Khong 2) is a well-known pagoda in Hue.