Yen Tu Holy Mount

Yen Tu Mountain located near Halong Bay – a UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site is well known in Vietnam, carrying a mighty history, a great spirit, and a spectacular nature. In the 13rd century, Emperor Tran Nhan Tong abdicated his throne and vowed to follow the ascetic practice of a Buddha’s student in Yen Tu. He unified the Dai Viet Buddhist schools and founded the Truc Lam Yen Tu Zen Sect – Vietnam’s own path to Enlightenment that reflects the traditional values and belief of its people.

Nowadays, landing to Yen Tu, you will follow in the footsteps of Buddha Enlightened Emperor Tran Nhan Tong, relive Vietnam’s historical memories of more than 700 years ago and deeply understand the spiritual legacy through pagoda & stories. Surrounded by fresh nature and nestled at the foothill of Yen Tu Mountain, Yen Tu village where you stay embodies the ancient Vietnamese rural culture of the Tran Dynasty.

Paying a visit to Yen Tu village, rolling yourself into the stream of history of Vietnamese Buddhism, immersing into silently sacred space, slowing down your life by each resounding Buddhist sutra word, each serene moment in meditation & qigong, each solidly step in meditative walking help you temporarily stay away from the chaotic life and value what you currently have.

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