Linh Ung Pagoda stands out with the tallest statue of Guanyin in Vietnam

Linh Ung Pagoda in Bai But, Son Tra - Da Nang is one of three Linh Ung pagodas in Da Nang. It is unclear whether by accident or arrangement, all three Linh Ung pagodas are located in a privileged location of Da Nang city, forming a triangle in the city. One is Linh Ung Pagoda located on Thuy Mountain, Ngu Hanh Son. The second is Linh Ung Pagoda located on Ba Na Hills and the third is Linh Ung Pagoda located halfway up the mountain of Son Tra Peninsula. Linh Ung Pagoda in Son Tra peninsula is the largest, newest and most beautiful of the three Linh Ung pagodas in Da Nang. Please join us in discovering the beauty of this temple with the article below.
Location of Linh Ung Pagoda

Located about 10 km northeast of Da Nang city center, Hoang Sa street, Tho Quang ward, Son Tra district, Da Nang city, Son Tra peninsula 693m above sea level is a privilege that nature naturally bestowed upon Da Nang. Linh Ung Pagoda in Bai But rests on the top of solid Son Tra mountain, overlooking the vast East Sea, on the far left is Cu Lao Cham island, on the right is Hai Van pass obscured by the romantic Han river.

Located on a hill, Linh Ung Pagoda on the newly inaugurated Son Tra peninsula is not only considered a mark of the development of Buddhism in Vietnam in the 21st century, but also a place where the earth and the earth converge. heart of humanity. In particular, Linh Ung Pagoda is located in a very far location from Son Tra Dien Ngoc street. Therefore, visitors can see the blue-roofed temple located on the eastern side of the peninsula.

This is considered the city's largest temple in both scale and art. Besides being known as a beautiful pagoda, and the oldest among the three Linh Ung pagodas in Da Nang, Linh Ung pagoda in Bai But is also known as the place that stores the tallest statue of Guanyin in Da Nang. Vietnam

Legend of Linh Ung Pagoda

Son Tra Peninsula is a place of mountains, forests, rivers, lakes and seas with a quiet space. During the reign of King Minh Mang (Nguyen dynasty, 19th century), there was a Buddha statue floating here. Coastal fishermen discovered it. Because this was an auspicious statue, they built a temple to worship this statue. And then, Avalokitesvara appeared to provide relief, bringing the people to overcome misfortune.
Therefore, heaven and earth are always quiet, waves are low, and fishermen peacefully go out to sea. From then on, the sandy beach where the Buddha statue drifted ashore was called Bai But, also known as the Buddha land in the middle of the earth, where Linh Ung Pagoda stands today.

History of Linh Ung Pagoda

Linh Ung Pagoda laid the first stones on June 19, 2004. After six years of construction, on October 30, 2010, this pagoda was officially inaugurated.

Linh Ung Pagoda in Bai But is located on an area of ​​20 hectares of Son Tra mountain. The pagoda is designed in a contemporary style that combines harmoniously with the architecture of traditional Vietnamese temples. Taking more than twenty stone stairs, you will reach the temple gate.
The main hall is covered with a curved roof shaped like dragons, with giant, solid pillars surrounded by delicately curved dragons. This is an eternal symbol of Vietnam. The main hall of the temple has a large capacity and is the most solemn and quiet place. In the middle is Buddha Shakyamuni, on the right is worshiped Guan Yin and on the left is Bodhisattva Earthly Floor, all three statues are made of bronze.

Four protective deities with 18 Arhats are arranged in two rows, along the roads, protecting the main hall. Each god is an embodiment of different emotions, joy, anger, love, crime, making the scene here extremely vivid. In addition, when you set foot at Linh Ung Pagoda, you will have the opportunity to enjoy the Arhat statues that are delicately and sharply depicted, but no less soft and plated.


Statue of Guanyin Bodhisattva

This is an extremely important highlight of Linh Ung Pagoda in Bai But. The Bodhisattva Avalokiteśvara Statue is considered the tallest Buddha statue in Vietnam (67m high). The statue leans against the mountain overlooking the sea, granting wishes to offshore fishermen, helping to bring peaceful seas and a prosperous country. From the top of the statue's tower, you can see the entire beauty of Son Tra city, mountains and sea in the most perfect way.

With unique architecture and majestic mountain scenery, Linh Ung Pagoda has become a place of worship and activities for monks and Buddhists, as well as a place to visit for tourists.