Vinh Xuyen Pagoda, a historical relic of the provincial level, is located in Vinh Hoa commune, Ninh Giang district, Hai Duong province. It is accessible from Highway 37 by turning right after 500 meters.

According to the Mahayana sect, a well-liked Zen sect at temples in Northern Vietnam, Vinh Xuyen Pagoda is the location to worship Buddha. In addition, the remnant serves as a venue for conventional education for current and future generations. Several significant occasions occurred in the temple during the resistance battle against the French, including the opening of popular academic classes, the location of the Ninh Giang District Commercial Company's office, and the secondary school. During the conflict with the US, Vinh Hoa commune and Ninh Giang town were both targeted.

So when did work on the Vinh Xuyen Pagoda begin? Who makes a stand to create? There are no documents on file as of yet. By local survey records, particularly the steles "Phuong So Tu - Hung Cong long pedestal Thach Ky" and "Hau Than Bi Ky - Cung Dien," both of which were erected on September 15 of Duong Hoa (1640), It is believed that Vinh Xuyen Pagoda, which was built on December 20, Year of the Rat - Chinh Hoa 17 (1696), was renovated in the Later Le Dynasty (17th century), repaired and enriched in the second century, and then in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.

 

The elderly claim that the Vinh Xuyen pagoda's campus used to be quite extensive, encircled by moats, with tea gardens, rows of areca trees, closed trees, and other trees. fruit trees such the persimmon, guava, and custard apple. Vinh Xuyen Pagoda is tucked away behind the canopy. The main structure is designed in the Dinh () architectural style and features a closed worship area made up of three harem compartments and five front halls that are linked. There are three ancestral homes as well as seven middle homes to the west of the pagoda. All of these pieces are crafted of solid ironwood, with smooth smoothing as the primary method, tight tenons, and graceful installations that are harmoniously balanced. There is a magnificent and regal three-door in front.The village wells and temple ponds, where residents often obtain their drinking water, are accessible through the three gates. The ancestor who once served as the temple's abbot, the elderly monk Bi, has a burial tower next to the pond in the temple field. Just the monk's legal name is still listed at the mausoleum; the monk's identity has since been forgotten. The pond and the King and Lady's shrine, where Princess Nguyet Hoa is worshipped, are located behind the harem. The village's citadel, Hoang Cao Dinh Dai Vuong, is worshiped at Vinh Xuyen communal house, which is about 300 meters to the north of the temple. To the east of the communal house are three council homes, and behind the council house are the papers.

 

Seven middle houses and three ancient homes were destroyed by fire in 1942 and 1943. The three gates were also demolished at this time.

The community dismantled 5 pavilions in 1962 as part of the resistance campaign to get building materials for the kindergarten that was to be built in the community. On the basis of the woodwork removed from the harem, locals reconstructed the entrance hall in 2000. Reinforced concrete was primarily used in the construction of the harem. A new tower was erected to the east of the entrance hall after the ancient monk Bi's burial tower collapsed in this year as well.

Vinh Xuyen Pagoda now features 3 harem chambers and 5 front halls built in the Dinh () architectural style. The entrance hall is 13.74 meters long, 6.11 meters wide, and includes a rear wall in addition to a conventional tiled ceiling. Two pillars support the gable. The roof's mouth is where the house's two ends are fastened. Three Chinese characters that spell out "Phuong So Tu"—the name of the Phuong So Pagoda—cover the roof. Six sets of door panels are installed in the front, and a styled Metal frame is installed on the sides.

 

There are four trusses in the main frame construction. material used in a quartet. A system of columns and columns on cement pedestals supports the four diverse architectural designs of these trusses, creating a strong horizontal brace. Two, due to the layered design of the core area. These trusses include some really colorful leaf sculptures. Two side trusses—one due to the butt-shaped design and the other due to the stacked architecture—along with other intricate elements are connected by a tight tenon bearing system. The system of roof rafters, roof leaves, roof trusses, integrated roofs, and upper luong serves as the connection between the trusses. Dragons emerge from the foliage at the top of the seven porches. The building is rather sturdy.

Two corner bars that connect the entrance hall and the harem also serve to divide the two structures while supporting the roof. The four quarters are extremely lovely at these two outdoor corner pubs. The architectural area is made more alive by delicate, soft accents.

 

The harem is 6.76 meters long, 4.9 meters wide, its base is made entirely of bricks, its rear wall slopes, and its roof is covered with typical nose tiles. Because it is made up of three trusses, it is a frame construction. The butt pillar's architectural design is shared by these trusses. Concrete filled in imitation wood color is used to fill the wooden rafters, trusses, military columns, and major columns.

Vinh Xuyen Pagoda and the surrounding area have seen significant alteration due to time, conflict, and environmental degradation. Along with the ancient tree from the same year, remnants of ancient building works are only partially survived. Vinh Xuyen Pagoda will undoubtedly be a stunning relic, a destination for visitors from near and far, a place of worship, and a place of study in the future with the respect and preservation of the locals' national cultural heritage.

With statues like Tam The, Monsieur, and Ms. Que, Vinh Xuyen pagoda's statue worship system has a well-balanced design and lovely forms, making it deserving of being used as a model when researching the development of sculpture as an art form.

The stone stele "Lau Than Bi Ly - Cung Dien," which is one of the artifacts and historical items at the site, was built on September 15 in both the 12th year of Binh Ty - Chinh Hoa (1969) and the 6th year of Duong Hoa (1640). , in addition to being a work of stone sculpture from the post-Le era (XVII century) created by skilled old folk artisans, serves as a priceless repository of information about the monument's past.

Regarding the land, the Vinh Xuyen Pagoda has been destroyed, and the current campus is significantly smaller than it was. Newly constructed religious structures are of a small scale, and a portion of the temple yard is being utilized as a village kindergarten, which has an impact on the surrounding area and the value of the artifact.

About the level of protection, the abbot and a few senior citizens from the community today oversee and safeguard Vinh Xuyen Pagoda through a ceremonial board. The monument is home to numerous artifacts and antiques, making it crucial to take care of and safeguard any tragic losses. Nevertheless, the preservation and care forces are still small in comparison to the demands. fabricate.

The party committee has been actively working with the local government to repair the forecourt and harem over the past few years, eventually giving the city its previous aspect. At the same time, they direct individuals in healthy religious practices free of superstitions on weekdays, full moons, and holidays.

 

The Vinh Xuyen Pagoda relic in Vinh Hoa commune, Ninh Giang district, Hai Duong province was designated as an architectural monument of art on February 7, 2013, by decision No. 423/QD-UBND, which was signed by the Chairman of the Hai Duong Provincial People's Committee. His father's good traditional values are preserved and promoted on the foundation of his artistic creations.