“Lost in thought, are you?” a gentle voice chuckled beside me. I jumped, startled, turning to see an elderly woman smiling. Her eyes, crinkled at the corners, held the warmth of a thousand suns as she gestured towards the ornate entrance. “Chùa Phật Bửu Phong Quang has that effect on people, you know. It beckons you to look within.” She was right. Chùa Phật Bửu Phong Quang, with its vibrant facade and serene aura, was a sanctuary amidst the bustling city of Ho Chi Minh City. Located at 80A Cao Thắng Street, in the heart of District 3, this pagoda, founded in 1948 by the Venerable Thích Minh Trực, emanated a palpable peace. It served as a testament to the enduring spirit of the Thiền Tông Buddhism lineage. The pagoda’s exterior, with its intricate carvings and vibrant colors, hinted at the rich history held within. Chùa Phật Bửu Phong Quang had witnessed the ebb and flow of life in Ho Chi Minh City, undergoing significant renovations in 1964, 1968, and 1989. Each renovation, while modernizing the structure, seemed to have only intensified the pagoda’s timeless grace. Today, the pagoda served as the office of the Buddhist Representative Board of District 3, a testament to its significance in the community. And who knew what stories those walls could tell?
Центральный дом работников искусств
Step through the grand wooden doors of the Central House of the Workers of Art, and you’ll be transported to