At Yen Phu Pagoda in Hanoi’s Thanh Tri district, the bronze censer once used for burning votive paper now sits in a corner with only ashes remaining. This change follows the pagoda's new rule prohibiting votive paper inside.
This is also the case at Pho Linh Pagoda in Tuyen Quang province. For many years, the pagoda has not only banned the burning of votive paper but also uses smokeless incense coils, which are lit only inside the pagoda.
A peaceful and serene atmosphere is created for everyone who visits the pagoda, fostering genuine belief rather than superstition./.