After 10 years of construction, religious structures of Tong Lam Lo Son Pagoda, Nhu Xuan Village, Vinh Phuong Commune, Nha Trang City have completed with a 44m high Buddha statue, the largest of its kind in Vietnam.
This is not only a place for religious practice but also a tourist destination worth visiting in Nha Trang City.
Significant Buddha statue
Located on Da Lo Mount, Tong Lam Lo Son Pagoda or Da Lo Pagoda was founded a long time ago in 1957 in Khanh Hoa Province by Superior Buddhist monk Thich Chanh Ky.
During historic ups and downs, Superior Buddhist monk Thich Trung Thi restored the pagoda in 2002.
After 10 years, the restoration with a cost of over VND20 billion completed. The most significant structure is the giant concrete statue, 44m high.
Venerable Thich Trung Thi says built in 1954 on over five hectares the pagoda was rebuilt in 2002. The giant concrete statue began to be created in 2009 at the cost of over VND6 billion.
Attractive tourist destination
Tong Lam Lo Son Pagoda is not only a place for religious practice of Buddhists but also an attractive tourist destination.
Together with other well-known religious destinations such as Long Son Pagoda and Mountain Church, Tong Lam Lo Son Pagoda with Vietnam’s largest Buddha statue located by the national road has become a popular place for all buddhists and visitors.
Reportedly, in the opening ceremony, the pagoda welcomed an attendance of over 500 Buddhist monks and nuns together with 10,000 Buddhists from all corners of the country.
Coming to Tong Lam Lo Son Pagoda, you will find the real peace of nature and the peace of mind.
