via Vietnam Plus, 22 September 2022: The Huong Lang Pagoda in Hung Yen Province houses two of Vietnam’s national treasures – a lion statue and a staircase, both examples from the Ly Dynasty period.
The Red River Delta province of Hung Yen is currently home to five national treasures, two of which are kept at Huong Lang Pagoda – an ancient Buddhist temple in Minh Hai commune, Van Lam district.
Huong Lang Pagoda, also called Lang Pagoda, is one of the oldest of its kind in Vietnam. Dating back to the Ly Dynasty (1009 – 1225), it was built under the order of Queen Mother Y Lan in the 11th century.
Aside from worshipping Buddha, it is also dedicated to the queen mother, who made great contributions to national governance and the development of Buddhism during the Ly Dynasty.
Source: Exploring two national treasures at Hung Yen Pagoda | Travel | Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus)
