Vinh Nghiem Pagoda woodblocks preserve enduring cultural legacy

  • A woodblock carved in both Han and Nom scripts with remarkable craftsmanship. VNA Photo: Danh Lam
    A woodblock carved in both Han and Nom scripts with remarkable craftsmanship. VNA Photo: Danh Lam
  • Students learn about woodblock printing. VNA Photo: Danh Lam
    Students learn about woodblock printing. VNA Photo: Danh Lam
  • Students learn about woodblock printing. VNA Photo: Danh Lam
    Students learn about woodblock printing. VNA Photo: Danh Lam
  • Students learn about woodblock printing. VNA Photo: Danh Lam
    Students learn about woodblock printing. VNA Photo: Danh Lam
  • A woodblock carved in both Han and Nom scripts with remarkable craftsmanship is still intact. VNA Photo: Danh Lam
    A woodblock carved in both Han and Nom scripts with remarkable craftsmanship is still intact. VNA Photo: Danh Lam
  • The woodblocks preserve not only Buddhist scriptures and the development of the Truc Lam Zen sect, but also knowledge of medicine, literature and social life across centuries. VNA Photo: Danh Lam
    The woodblocks preserve not only Buddhist scriptures and the development of the Truc Lam Zen sect, but also knowledge of medicine, literature and social life across centuries. VNA Photo: Danh Lam
  • A book made from woodblock printing. VNA Photo: Danh Lam
    A book made from woodblock printing. VNA Photo: Danh Lam
  • An exhibition of woodblocks to introduce them to the public. VNA Photo: Danh Lam
    An exhibition of woodblocks to introduce them to the public. VNA Photo: Danh Lam
  • Vinh Nghiem Pagoda is part of the Yen Tu - Vinh Nghiem - Con Son - Kiep Bac complex, recognised by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage site. VNA Photo: Danh Lam
    Vinh Nghiem Pagoda is part of the Yen Tu - Vinh Nghiem - Con Son - Kiep Bac complex, recognised by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage site. VNA Photo: Danh Lam
  • An exhibition of woodblocks, introducing them to the public. VNA Photo: Danh Lam
    An exhibition of woodblocks, introducing them to the public. VNA Photo: Danh Lam
  • The woodblocks preserve not only Buddhist scriptures and the development of the Truc Lam Zen sect, but also knowledge of medicine, literature and social life across centuries. VNA Photo: Danh Lam
    The woodblocks preserve not only Buddhist scriptures and the development of the Truc Lam Zen sect, but also knowledge of medicine, literature and social life across centuries. VNA Photo: Danh Lam

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Vinh Nghiem Pagoda woodblocks preserve enduring cultural legacy
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Vinh Nghiem Pagoda in Bac Ninh province is currently home to 3,050 woodblocks, a rare and invaluable documentary heritage that embodies the cultural, historical and intellectual depth of the Vietnamese people. Carved in both Han and Nom scripts with remarkable craftsmanship, the woodblocks preserve not only Buddhist scriptures and the development of the Truc Lam Zen sect, but also knowledge of medicine, literature and social life across centuries. Today, their value continues to be promoted through exhibitions, digitalisation and interactive experiences, helping bring this heritage closer to the public. VNA Photo: Danh Lam

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