Inauguration of Truc Lam Palace 200 billion VND

Truc Lam Palace with a total construction capital of 200 billion VND was inaugurated and put up a sign on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the establishment of Quang Ninh province, October 20.

Truc Lam Palace was built in Thuong Yen Cong commune, Uong Bi city. The project was designed by American architect Bill Bensley and invested by the Executive Committee of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha in Quang Ninh province.

This is the most massive project in the overall Truc Lam Yen Tu Cultural Center, with a total construction area of phase one of more than 6,000 m2.

The project leans against Yen Tu mountain range with Hoa Yen pagoda, To tower, and Dong pagoda.

The American architect said that the entire architecture of the project was inspired by the remaining ancient architecture in Yen Tu, especially Hue Quang tower. It has a gate, arched doors, thick walls, raised on both sides, and a roof covered with dark lotus-shaped tiles.

The palace grounds seen from above. The building is built of solid concrete, the architecture bears the national cultural identity, in harmony with the Truc Lam Cultural Center complex and Yen Tu festival .

Truc Lam Palace has a capacity of 5,000 to 7,000 people, is a place to honor the values of Truc Lam Yen Tu Buddhism, organize memorial events, festivals, seminars and Buddhist cultural activities.

The palace is furnished with 160 ironwood chairs divided into 80 rows. According to the investor, the investment in the interior of the palace is about 30 billion VND.

Lotus flowers symbolize Buddhism and are used to decorate lighting systems, stone pillars, and reliefs in the palace.

Truc Lam Palace is also the place where the statues of Buddha Emperor Tran Nhan Tong, Zen Master Phap Loa and Zen Master Huyen Quang, the three founders of the Truc Lam Yen Tu Zen sect, are worshiped.

The second phase of the project will include an additional temple to worship Emperor Tran Nhan Tong, create additional meditation gardens around it, and plan to build a bas-relief about the most impressive historical period of Vietnam when the Emperor appeared.