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Hai Phong temple recognised for Asia-record stone walls engraved with Buddhist swastika symbol

Hai Phong temple recognised for Asia-record stone walls engraved with Buddhist swastika symbol

The swastika motifs above represent auspiciousness and form part of the 32 auspicious marks associated with Gautama Buddha, signifying wisdom, virtue and compassion attained through enlightenment.

Pagoda with the most ‘swastika’ symbols in Vietnam

Cuong Xa pagoda in Tan Hung ward, Hai Phong city, has been recognized by the Vietnam Book of Records as ‘the first pagoda in Vietnam with stone walls engraved with swastika symbols.’