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This past weekend Patrick, my wife Sydney, and I biked to Thien Mu Pagoda or Linh Mu (Pagoda of the Celestial Lady) on the Perfume River near the Citadel in Hue. The pagoda was founded in 1601 by Lord Nguyen Hoang, and it has since been renovated and restored many times.… Read the rest
Gates of Thien Mu Pagoda looking out from the Buddhist monks’ point of view on to the Perfume River and the mountains behind… Read the rest
The garden behind the stupa at Thien Mu, with pine trees on either side; a calm and meditative place.… Read the rest
The powder-blue Austin in which the Venerable Thich Quang Duc drove to Saigon in June 11, 1963, to protest the repressive measures of President Diem against Buddhism.… Read the rest
In another effort to find the perfect analog library to digitize, Patrick and I rented bicycles and explored the Perfume River inland away from the ocean, stopping at Van Mieu, or the ?Temple of Literature.? This national temple to Confucius was dedicated in 1808 by Gia Long of the Nguyen dynasty.… Read the rest
These gates lead to the Temple of LIterature. They face the royal landing stage on the Perfume River.… Read the rest
