Samten Hills Dalat spiritual, cultural tourist attraction inaugurated
Lam Dong (VNA) – The Samten Hills Dalat spiritual and cultural tourist site was inaugurated in Tu Tra
commune, Don Duong district, the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong, on
March 7.
The
same day, the Vietnam Federation of UNESCO Associations (VFUA) presented the
certificate of spiritual and cultural space for the Vajrayana Buddhist Space at the venue which is also home to the world’s largest bronze
prayer wheel stupa Drigung Kagyu Rinchen Khorchen Khorwe Go Gek that
set the Guinness Word Record in late
2022.
Weighing
200 tonnes, the stupa is inlaid with 24k gold outside, over 37m in height and has
a diameter of 16.53m.
The
tourist attraction was built on high hills in Kambute village, Tu Tra commune,
inspired by architectural works created by artists from Nepal where Buddha Shakyamuni was born.
Speaking at the event, VFUA
Vice President and Secretary General Tran Van Manh said the granting of the certificate
is meant to introduce architectural and spiritual values of the Vajrayana
Buddhist space, as well as encourage the preservation, protection and promotion
of valuable cultural heritages for future generations./.