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Who founded the Trúc Lâm Yên Tử Zen school?

The Trúc Lâm Yên Tử Zen school was founded by King Trần Nhân Tông at the end of the 13th century, after he ceded the throne to his son, became Retired Emperor, then left household life and practised at Yên Tử mountain, taking the title Trúc Lâm Đại Sĩ. According to the Đại Việt sử ký toàn thư, he stayed at Tử Tiêu peak on Yên Tử mountain and died at Ngọa Vân hermitage in 1308.

From the article “The Truc Lam Yen Tu Zen School: Tran Nhan Tong's Monastic Renunciation, the Three Patriarchs, and the Thought of 'Cư trần lạc đạo'”

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Cham Bau Truc Pottery Art - UNESCO Cultural Heritage

Cham Bau Truc pottery, a UNESCO intangible cultural heritage, is known for open-air firing and mold-free shaping. Here are its origins and conservation.

Updated 30 Jun 2026Culture and belief
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Fire Jumping Ritual of the Red Dao People in Yen Bai

The fire jumping ritual of the Red Dao people in Yen Bai is held during maturity or exorcism ceremonies, with dancing on embers and prayers for peace.

Updated 28 Aug 2026Culture and belief
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Trần Nhân Tông

Emperor of the Trần dynasty, Buddha Emperor, founder of the Trúc Lâm Yên Tử Zen school

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Trúc Nhân

A singer of diverse genres, multiple winner of the Cong hien award

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Thạch Lam

Writer of the Tự Lực văn đoàn, author of Hà Nội băm sáu phố phường

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Thanh Lam

Light music singer, one of the four divas of Vietnamese music

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Đặng Văn Lâm

Goalkeeper of the Vietnam national team, 2018 AFF Cup champion

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