The former imperial city of Hue in central Thua Thien-Hue province is conducting a restoration project in a bid to save Dieu De, which was considered as a national pagoda under the Nguyen Dynasty (1802-1945).
The master plan for restoration of the pagoda (Source: internet)
ThuaThien-Hue (VNS/VNA) – The former imperial city of Hue in central Thua Thien-Hue province isconducting a restoration project in a bid to save Dieu De, which was consideredas a national pagoda under the Nguyen Dynasty (1802-1945).
Work started on June 11 and is expected to becompleted within the next three years. The Vietnamese Buddhist Sangha in Hue issupervising the project, with the Hue Monuments Conservation Centre, a localgovernmental body that manages relics built by the dynasty in the city, actingas technical adviser.
The restoration work includes the reinforcementof all buildings in the pagoda and the demolition of the pagoda’s mainbuilding, which used to serve as the praying hall. The old concrete hall willbe replaced by a wooden structure made in the Vietnamese old housing style.However, the master plan of the pagoda on 10,000 sq.m lot will remain the same.
A total of 5,000 large timber logs have beenprepared for the restoration. The project, which costs US$1.4 million, will befunded through donations from Buddhist donors.
According to the Vietnamese Buddhist Sangha in Hue,all structures in the pagoda have deteriorated over time and required urgentrepairs for the safety of worshippers and visitors.
The pagoda was originally a private royal residencedesigned for Prince Mien Tong, who later became Thieu Tri (1841-1847), the NguyenDynasty’s third king. It was named after the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism, orTu Dieu De in the Vietnamese language.
After his coronation, the king turned Dieu Deinto the national pagoda in 1844. Since then, the pagoda has served as apopular landmark in the former imperial capital city thanks to its natural andstructural beauty.
Today Dieu De is an important place for localBuddhists, who have conducted a ceremonial bathing of Buddha in the pagodaduring Vesak every year since 1960s, followed by a Buddhist parade across thecity beginning from the pagoda.
It also provides shade for the city’s residentsto relax under on hot summer days.-VNS/VNA
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The master plan for restoration of the pagoda (Source: internet)