PHAP VUONG TU PAGODA
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Historic, unusual and emblematic site in the heart of the countryside, surrounded by a garden and small mining houses.
In the 1950s, the village welcomed returnees from Indochina in the corons left by the Polish miners. This gave rise to an Asian community that is still significant today, giving the village its distinctive character. Make the most of a sunny day and stroll through the corons, the small miners' houses with their characteristic gardens, renamed cité de la Brosse. These streets, now named after flowers, will lead you to the famous and atypical pagoda. In 1983, the Asian community erected a pagoda and statues to celebrate the worship of Buddha. The Buddhist garden features the Bodhisattvas Alley, whose statues symbolize the reincarnations of Buddha at different times. The columbarium houses the ashes of deceased Buddhists, a monumental statue of the meditating Buddha, and the mausoleum of the Venerable Thich Trung Qua. Thanks to QR codes, as you stroll along, you'll find explanations of all the statuary, including the reclining Buddha, head to the east and feet to the west, symbolizing the attainment of Nirvana, and the seated Buddha, barefoot, eyes closed. You'll see animals and the lotus flower pond. Take off your shoes and enter the temple guarded by lions. The pagoda welcomes you free of charge in its gardens and in the temple, so please be respectful and discreet. A true invitation to meditation.
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