Bac Giang: Bo Da pagoda’s woodblocks recognised as national treasureCarved woodblocks bearing the Sutras of Zen Buddhism at Bo Da Pagoda in Viet Yen district, the northern province of Bac Giang were named national treasures at a ceremony held in the locality on March 31. Carved woodblocks bearing the Sutras of Zen Buddhism at Bo Da Pagoda are recognised as national treasures on March 31. According to Venerable Tu Tuc Vinh, head of Bo Da Pagoda, the woodblocks cover 24 sets of Buddhist scriptures in Nom (ancient Vietnamese ideographic script) and Sanskrit. The same day, Bo Da Pagoda festival, a national intangible cultural heritage, began in the locality and will last until April 3. Viet Yen district will work with relevant authorities to preserve and promote the values of Bo Da Pagoda, particularly the Buddhist woodblocks.

Source: VietNamNet News April 02, 2018 03:45 UTC