Van Ban bell - one of Vietnam's most ancient and biggest bronze bells
PSNews - The bell was discovered in 1958 on the Do Son coast near Hai Phong. The bell is an icon of the establishment of Buddhism in Vietnam under the Ly and Tran dynasties.
PSNews - The bell was discovered in 1958 on the Do Son coast near Hai Phong. The bell is an icon of the establishment of Buddhism in Vietnam under the Ly and Tran dynasties.
Since its introduction into Vietnam, Buddhism has integrated into the Vietnamese social life and become an important element in the national culture, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said in a reception for a delegation of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha (VBS) after the success of the 9th National Buddhist Congress on November 29.
This photographic exhibition (from 17 to 28 July) held by Indian Cultural Center provides a wide perspective of the monuments and art heritage of Buddhism, from earliest times.