A cai luong (renovated theatre) play dedicated to the King-Monk Tran
Nhan Tong – founder of Vietnamese Zen Buddhism – is expected to debut in
the 11th lunar month, December, this year.
A historical television series on the life of
King-Monk Tran Nhan Tong, the founder of Viet Nam Zen Buddhism, will be
filmed early next month by the private entertainment group, Viet Nam
Tinh Hoa (Viet Ess).
Thousands of pilgrims flocked to the Yen Tu religious and historical
site in Quang Ninh Province yesterday to attend the unveiling ceremony
of a bronze statue of the King-Monk Tran Nhan Tong. The 15m-high and
150-tonne statue sits on top of the Yen...
A grand commemoration of the 705th anniversary of the Nirvana attainment
of King-Monk Tran Nhan Tong, the founder of Vietnamese Zen Buddhism,
will be held at the Yen Tu religious and historical site in Quang Ninh
Province from December 1-3.
The Quang Ninh provincial authorities have said they
will submit a profile of King-Monk Tran Nhan Tong (1258-1308) to UNESCO
for recognition as a Great Man of Culture.
