Hai Tibet Pagoda - the ancient sacred temple on Cu Lao Cham island

Hai Tang Pagoda located peacefully on Cu Lao Cham Island is one of the sacred temples, and is a special spiritual tourist destination of Quang Nam province in particular and the Central in general. Visiting Hai Tang Pagoda, tourists not only pray to the Buddha for good luck, but also admire the wonderful natural beauty here.

A special feature of the ancient temple of Hai Tang Cu Lao Cham is a combination of worshiping Buddhism and worshiping the holy place, which is a sacred place to meet the religious needs of fishermen on the island, as well as merchant boats from everywhere. come here to worship, pray for blessing for the boat to sail safely to the sea, avoid waves, safe landing.

1. Where is Hai Tibetan Temple, and how to go?

Anyone who has visited Cu Lao Cham Island in Quang Nam Province, it will be hard not to feel fascinated by the pristine beauty and tranquility of this place, the white sand beaches stretching along the green casuarina restaurant will bring Peaceful feeling for any visitor.

Especially when there is also a hundred-year-old Hai Tibet temple, it is a very sacred place, a destination for visitors to worship Buddha, to wish all the good things in life.

The ancient Tibetan temple is a place where visitors can worship Buddha, pray for all the good things in life

To get to Hai Tibet pagoda, from Cua Dai Hoi An pier , visitors take a wooden train (takes more than 1 hour) or canoe (about 20 minutes) about 15km by sea to reach Cu Lao Cham island (Tan Hiep commune, Hoi An City). Next, follow the zigzag path to reach Xom Com, then cross the rice field to Cu Lao to enter the temple.

Lang Chai pier, Cu Lao Cham island

Formerly Cu Lao Cham was an ancient seaport of the Central region where ships from other countries exchanged goods, they often went to Hai Tibet pagoda to pray for good rain, sailing and sailing to the sea smoothly. It is also because of the study of cultural exchanges, that in this ancient temple, worship Buddha and worship saints.

2. About the introduction of Hai Tibet Cu Lao Cham Pagoda

The pagoda is called Hai Tibet, Hai is the sea, the Tibetan is the Tripitaka, Hai Tang means that the pagoda is a place of Buddhist scriptures, so vast as the sea.

The pagoda was built in 1758 (the 19th Canh Hung year), located in the North of Cu Lao Islet. In 1848, during a heavy storm, the temple was severely damaged so it was moved 200 meters away, and exists today.

Hai Tang Pagoda has a very favorable position when it is located close to the foot of Mount Hon Lao. , the ventilation surface.

Hai Tang Pagoda is located on a land with favorable feng shui

Hai Tang Pagoda belongs to Mahayana Buddhism so the architecture is also somewhat influential, characterized by the overlapping pillars of the 5-finger palm, divided into 3 compartments with 2 hearts, with a wooden rafter structure and details. very meticulously carved.

Overall the neck from afar

The three-gate gate is built in the old architectural style, one main gate and three auxiliary gates, followed by four pillars carved with lotus-shaped 5 meters high and 1.5 meters wide. The temple roof is covered with yin and yang, with gables carved into many shapes, bringing a simple and extremely beautiful beauty.

Tam Quan gate of the temple

The temple roof and architectural details are intricately carved

According to the ancients, there were many pythons and snakes from the forest, so the temple built a solid stone wall to cover. Today the moss walls are a testament to the time.

Mossy walls with the years

In the middle of the main hall of Hai Tang pagoda  is the altar with 3 Buddha statues of the Buddha, the left side worshiping Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, the right space is to worship Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva and Tam Thanh (Quan Cong, Quan Binh, Chau Thuong). Behind the main hall is the altar of Ancestor Father.

The main hall of Hai Tibet Temple

Altar between the main hall

3. The peaceful beauty of Hai Tibet pagoda

The first impression when coming to Hai Tang pagoda is that from afar, the ancient temple is visible in the middle of the vast field of scenery, behind the majestic mountains and forests. You will cross a large paddy field to enter the temple. There is a special thing that although Cu Lao Cham is close to the sea but it can still grow wet rice, because of the fresh water flowing from the streams, the rice plant still grows lush, providing food for residents. on the island.

Hai Tang Pagoda appears in the middle of the vast field scenery, behind is a majestic mountain forest

In front of the gate of Tam Quan is the white statue of Bodhisattva Guan Yin standing on a rock lotus in the middle of a lotus pond. Bodhisattva turned to the sea as a gentle mother sheltered the children on the island and the boats arrived here to shelter from the storms.

The Bodhisattva Buddha returned to the sea as a gentle mother sheltered the children on the island of Cu Lao Cham

When visiting the temple, you will not see any abbot, but only an elderly couple who look after and smell the incense for the temple.

The temple grounds are filled with the green cool of trees, nature, extremely fresh and airy. Standing in the middle of the temple, zooming in and out, seeing the majestic mountains and the vast rice fields, all the worries and worries seemed to disappear, leaving only the peace and quiet. jar.

The temple grounds are full of green trees

You can visit the unique ancient architecture of this hundred-year-old temple, and step into the main hall to pay homage, pray for the good of yourself and your loved ones. At the same time listen to the old grandparents tell stories and thrilling stories about this temple as well as Cu Lao Cham island.

Conclusion

The existence of this hundred-year-old temple has brought Cu Lao Cham beauty more peaceful, peaceful and more spiritual depth. Hai Tibet Pagoda has long become an indispensable part of the mind of the people of Cu Lao.

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