Vinh Trang Pagoda
Vinh Trang Pagoda, located in a large garden in My Phong commune,
My Tho, in Tien Giang province, was built by Mr. and Mrs. Bui Cong
Dat in the early 19th century. From 1849, the pagoda was managed
by Buddhist Priest Hue Dang from Giac Lam Pagoda in Ho Chi Minh
City He led people to refine the pagoda and named it Vinh Trang
Pagoda. The structure was built in a mixture of Chinese, Vietnamese,
and Angkor (Cambodian) architectural styles. The pagoda consists
of 5 buildings, 2 ornamental yards, and 178 pillars.
Graves of Buddhist priests who took care of the pagoda are scattered
around. These graves are decorated with carefully engraved flagstones.
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