Hue - pagoda

This morning we started with a boat ride to Thien Mu (Heavenly Lady) Pagoda, the oldest in Hue built in 1601. The dragon boat that took us is also home and shop. Ben (our guide) was very knowledgeable - he is a teacher when the tourist season is over. He explained about the two streams of Buddhism and the monk who drove to Siagon to protest against the government. He set himself alight.
The temple has Ying and Yang in the entrance and is very ornate.Read more