Tay Phuong Pagoda

Tay Phuong Pagoda is an ancient pagoda built on the top of Cau Lau hill in Thach Xa commune, Thach That district, Hanoi. The pagoda is also known as Sung Phuc Tu, with "Tu" meaning pagoda and "Sung Phuc" indicating a place where Buddha always directs blessings and good deeds.

Tay Phuong Pagoda is a sacred and tranquil place, attracting many Buddhist followers for pilgrimage and worship. Additionally, it boasts unique architecture and rare masterpieces of sculpture created by contemporary artisans of the time.

The architecture of Tay Phuong Pagoda clearly embodies the Buddhist philosophy of "form is emptiness, emptiness is form." From the foot of the mountain, one ascends 237 laterite steps to reach the summit and the pagoda gate. Tay Phuong Pagoda consists of three parallel structures: the front hall, the main hall, and the rear hall. Each structure has a two-tiered roof in the style of overlapping eaves, with walls built entirely of red Bát Tràng bricks left bare to create a rustic and simple atmosphere, adorned with round windows symbolizing form and emptiness; all wooden columns rest on green stone bases carved with lotus petals.

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