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| But Thap Temple | |
But Thap Temple is a Buddhist temple located near the dyke of the Đuong River, Thuan Thanh District, Bac Ninh Province, Vietnam.] The temple is also popularly called Nhan Thap Temple. The temple was built in the 13th century. The temple houses the biggest Avalokitesvara statue with one thousand eyes and a thousand arms. But Thap Temple is one of the most famous pagodas in Viet Nam. Inside, there are various valuable ancient objects and statues, which are considered to be Vietnamese masterpieces of 17th-century wood carving. During the same time the temple had become famous for the venerable abbot and Zen master Chuyet Chuyet 1590 - 1644.
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| Issued Country | Vietnam |
| Issued Year | 1968 |
| Category | Buddhist Architect Buddhist Arts |
| Type | Postage Stamps |