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24 tháng 12 2020

When you visit Viet Nam, you should visit the temple of literature-the Imperial Academy.

The temple of literature was built in 1070 by Emperor Ly Thanh Tong. It's one of the most historic and cultural sites of Viet Nam. Beside the temple of literature is the Imperial Academy. It was founded in 1076 by the Emperor Ly Nhan Tong. It's the first university in Viet Nam. Many kings, Emperors and scholars worked to develop the university. One of the most famous teachers in the Imperial Academy is Chu Van An(1292-1370). He was born in Thanh Tri district. He taught many tallented and sucessfull students for the nation.

In the temple of literature, there are 82 doctors' stone tablets. It was founded by Emperor Le Thanh Tong in 1484. In 2010, it was recognised by UNESCO . The most special about the temple of literature is 4 statues (Chu Van An, Ly Thanh Tong,Ly Nhan Tong and Le Thanh Tong). It's the represent of the founders and developers of the temple of literature.

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24 tháng 12 2020

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When you visit Viet Nam, you should visit the temple of literature-the Imperial Academy.

The temple of literature was built in 1070 by Emperor Ly Thanh Tong. It's one of the most historic and cultural sites of Viet Nam. Beside the temple of literature is the Imperial Academy. It was founded in 1076 by the Emperor Ly Nhan Tong. It's the first university in Viet Nam. Many kings, Emperors and scholars worked to develop the university. One of the most famous teachers in the Imperial Academy is Chu Van An(1292-1370). He was born in Thanh Tri district. He taught many tallented and sucessfull students for the nation.

In the temple of literature, there are 82 doctors' stone tablets. It was founded by Emperor Le Thanh Tong in 1484. In 2010, it was recognised by UNESCO . The most special about the temple of literature is 4 statues (Chu Van An, Ly Thanh Tong,Ly Nhan Tong and Le Thanh Tong). It's the represent of the founders and developers of the temple of literature.

20 tháng 10 2019

With the policy of choosing Confucianism as the polial ideology of the state, in 1075, the king gave the first examination to select talents: In the reign of King Ly Nhan Tong (1076), the king allowed to build more Quoc Tu Giam. , this is considered to be the first university of our country.In the Tran dynasty, Quoc Tu Giam was called the National Institute of National Science. In the Temple of Literature there is Khue Van Cac (Sao Khue is the star of literature). The examination was first organized in 1075 under King Ly Nhan Tong to the final examination in the reign of Le Chieu Thong (1787). When newly established, the school was named Quoc Tu Giam. In 1236, the name was changed to Quốc Tử Viện and Quốc Học Academy. In the Le Dynasty, it was called Thai Academy. Regardless of its name, Quoc Tu Giam was the highest educational level in the feudal period, directly organized and administered by the court. Quoc Tu Giam's mission is to train scholars, build talents, appoint the school's students to the court to supplement the mandarins. The king personally chose the mandarin's descendants and the handsome civilians to be the students. There are two ways to nominate mandarins to get people with honor (exam) to get more talented people than people without base on the title (election). Historian Pham Huy Chu remarked: "At that time, it was prudent and the law school was so strict that no one dared to nominate the natural resources and the titles were worthy". Therefore, Quoc Tu Giam has fulfilled its responsibility to recruit talents for the country. -

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Van Mieu (The Temple of Literature) was constructed in 1070 during Ly Thanh Tong's dynasty. Its original purpose was to honor Confucius. In 1076, the first university of Vietnam called Quoc Tu Giam (The Imperial Academy), was established within this temple by Emperor Ly Nhan Tong. That's the reason why the complex has the name of Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam up to now. Initially, Quoc Tu Giam was the school for princes and children of royal families and then expanded in the following year to admit top students from around the country.

Nowadays, Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam is one of the most famous tourist destinations for both Vietnamese people and foreigners. It's also a place to celebrate doctorates and high ranking scholars of Vietnam. One special thing about this place is that there are 82 Doctors' stone tablets. They are tombstones with names and origins of 1304 doctors placed on the backs of stone tortoises. If you come here at the beginning of the year or in May, when many important examinations take place, you will catch sights of numerous families and students who come and pray for luck.

Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam opens daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and the entrance fee for each adult is 30,000 VND.

10 tháng 5 2021

a:So, what should we talk about today?

b:Let me see.What about The Imperial Academy?

a:It is a good idea.um.you first,c

c.ok. Long ago, in the year 1070 there were no universities in Vietnam. So in 1076, emperor Ly Nhan Tong decided to build 1:It is considered the first university in vietnam. The university was a great success and thousands of Vietnamese scholars gradueted from this university.

d:me!Me!There are Van Mieu Gate, Gate of great success, and Khue Van Pavilion, and there are 5 courtyards.

a:As far as i know :The third courtyard consists of Thien Quang tinh Well and the doctors' stone tablets.The next courtyard is the Temple of Literature. it also contains offices, gifts shops, and a small museums. The buildings in the last courtyard were nearly rebuilt.

b:Great.Do you know Chu Van An? He as born in 1292, in Thanh Tri District, Hanoi. He passed the royal examanation. He became a teacher at the Imperial Academy. For the rest of his life, Chu Van An continues his teaching career and wrote boooks. He died in 1370.

d:And in mordern time ,it continues to grow and receive recognotion. In 2003, four statues (Chu Van An, Ly Thanh Tong, Le Thanh Tong, Ly Nhan Tong) were built. In 2010, the 82 doctors' stone tablets were recognised bu UNESCO

c:That's so cool, shall we go to The Imperial Academy next week

a,b,d:Of course!

29 tháng 12 2020

a: what should we talk about today?

b:Let me see.What about The Imperial Academy?

a:It is a good idea.um.you first,c

c.ok. Long ago, in the year 1070 there were no universities in Vietnam. So in 1076, emperor Ly Nhan Tong decided to build 1:It is considered the first university in vietnam. The university was a great success and thousands of Vietnamese scholars gradueted from this university.

d:me!Me!There are Van Mieu Gate, Gate of great success, and Khue Van Pavilion, and there are 5 courtyards.

a:As far as i know :The third courtyard consists of Thien Quang tinh Well and the doctors' stone tablets.The next courtyard is the Temple of Literature. it also contains offices, gifts shops, and a small museums. The buildings in the last courtyard were nearly rebuilt.

b:Great.Do you know Chu Van An? He as born in 1292, in Thanh Tri District, Hanoi. He passed the royal examanation. He became a teacher at the Imperial Academy. For the rest of his life, Chu Van An continues his teaching career and wrote boooks. He died in 1370.

d:And in mordern time ,it continues to grow and receive recognotion. In 2003, four statues (Chu Van An, Ly Thanh Tong, Le Thanh Tong, Ly Nhan Tong) were built. In 2010, the 82 doctors' stone tablets were recognised bu UNESCO

19 tháng 12 2017

When you visit Viet Nam, you should visit the temple of literature-the Imperial Academy.

The temple of literature was built in 1070 by Emperor Ly Thanh Tong. It's one of the most historic and cultural sites of Viet Nam. Beside the temple of literature is the Imperial Academy. It was founded in 1076 by the Emperor Ly Nhan Tong. It's the first university in Viet Nam. Many kings, Emperors and scholars worked to develop the university. One of the most famous teachers in the Imperial Academy is Chu Van An(1292-1370). He was born in Thanh Tri district. He taught many tallented and sucessfull students for the nation.

In the temple of literature, there are 82 doctors' stone tablets. It was founded by Emperor Le Thanh Tong in 1484. In 2010, it was recognised by UNESCO . The most special about the temple of literature is 4 statues (Chu Van An, Ly Thanh Tong,Ly Nhan Tong and Le Thanh Tong). It's the represent of the founders and developers of the temple of literature.

30 tháng 12 2020

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30 tháng 5 2021

Tham khảo nhé !

Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam is the richest and richest relic complex of Hanoi, located in the south of Thang Long citadel. Currently, this place has been the Prime Minister of Vietnam to put on the list of 23 special national monuments. The Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam architectural complex consists of Van Van, Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam and Vien Tu Giam and the archaeological architecture of Van Mieu Temple - Confucius Temple and Quoc Tu Giam - the first university of Vietnam. Vietnam. Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam area has brick wall surrounding, inside divided into 5 layers of space with different architectures. Each layer of space is limited by brick walls with three doors to communicate with each other (center door and two side doors on both sides). From the outside into the ports are: Van Mieu, Dai Trung, Dai Thanh and Thai Thai gates. With over 700 years of operation, thousands of talented people have been trained in the country. Now, Van Mieu-Quoc Tu Giam is a place to visit domestic and foreign tourists as well as a place of commendation for excellent students and also the place of annual poetry festival on the first full moon day. In particular, this is also the place where today's artists go to "sew" before each exam. 

30 tháng 5 2021

a: what should we talk about today?

b:Let me see.What about The Imperial Academy?

a:It is a good idea.um.you first,c

c.ok. Long ago, in the year 1070 there were no universities in Vietnam. So in 1076, emperor Ly Nhan Tong decided to build 1:It is considered the first university in vietnam. The university was a great success and thousands of Vietnamese scholars gradueted from this university.

d:me!Me!There are Van Mieu Gate, Gate of great success, and Khue Van Pavilion, and there are 5 courtyards.

a:As far as i know :The third courtyard consists of Thien Quang tinh Well and the doctors' stone tablets.The next courtyard is the Temple of Literature. it also contains offices, gifts shops, and a small museums. The buildings in the last courtyard were nearly rebuilt.

b:Great.Do you know Chu Van An? He as born in 1292, in Thanh Tri District, Hanoi. He passed the royal examanation. He became a teacher at the Imperial Academy. For the rest of his life, Chu Van An continues his teaching career and wrote boooks. He died in 1370.

d:And in mordern time ,it continues to grow and receive recognotion. In 2003, four statues (Chu Van An, Ly Thanh Tong, Le Thanh Tong, Ly Nhan Tong) were built. In 2010, the 82 doctors' stone tablets were recognised bu UNESCO

The Temple of Literature is a very famous historic and cultural site of Viet Nam. It's established by Ly Thanh Tong in 1076. It was continuingly developed by the later Kings. In the Temple of Literature, there is the Imperial Academy. It was built by the Emperor Ly Nhan Tong. It's considered the first University of Vietnam. And in 1484, Emperor Le Thanh Tong built the first Doctor's stone tablet to memorize the contribution of Doctors. In 2010, the 82 Doctor's stone tablets were recognised as World Heritage by UNESCO. In 2003, Ha Noi People's Committee constructed the four statues of Chu Van An, Ly Thanh Tong, Ly Nhan Tong and Le Thanh Tong to memorize their contribution. Nowadays, the Temple of Literature is visited by a lot of tourists and students every year.

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Văn Miếu là một địa danh văn hóa - lịch sử nổi tiếng của Việt Nam. Nó được thành lập bởi vua Lý Thánh Tông vào năm 1076. Nó tiếp tục được phát triển bởi các vị vua đời sau. Trong Văn Miếu có Quốc Tử Giám. Quốc Tử giám được xây dựng bởi vua Lý Nhân Tông. Nó được xem như là trường đại học đầu tiên của Việt Nam. Và vào năm 1484, vua Lê Thánh Tông dựng bia đá tiến sĩ đầu tiên nhằm vinh danh những cống hiến của các vị Tiến sĩ. Vào năm 2010, 82 bia đá tiến sĩ được công nhận là di sản thế giới bởi UNESCO. Vào năm 2003, ủy ban nhân dân Hà Nội xây dựng bốn bức tượng: thầy Chu Văn An, vua Lý Thánh Tông, vua Lý Nhân Tông và vua Lê Thánh Tông nhằm tưởng nhớ những cống hiến của các vị. Ngày nay, Văn Miếu được rất nhiều du khách và học sinh ghé thăm hàng năm.

11 tháng 1 2021

The Temple of Literature is a very famous historic and cultural site of Viet Nam. It's established by Ly Thanh Tong in 1076. It was continuingly developed by the later Kings. In the Temple of Literature, there is the Imperial Academy. It was built by the Emperor Ly Nhan Tong. It's considered the first University of Vietnam. And in 1484, Emperor Le Thanh Tong built the first Doctor's stone tablet to memorize the contribution of Doctors. In 2010, the 82 Doctor's stone tablets were recognised as World Heritage by UNESCO. In 2003, Ha Noi People's Committee constructed the four statues of Chu Van An, Ly Thanh Tong, Ly Nhan Tong and Le Thanh Tong to memorize their contribution. Nowadays, the Temple of Literature is visited by a lot of tourists and students every year.
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Văn Miếu là một địa danh văn hóa - lịch sử nổi tiếng của Việt Nam. Nó được thành lập bởi vua Lý Thánh Tông vào năm 1076. Nó tiếp tục được phát triển bởi các vị vua đời sau. Trong Văn Miếu có Quốc Tử Giám. Quốc Tử giám được xây dựng bởi vua Lý Nhân Tông. Nó được xem như là trường đại học đầu tiên của Việt Nam. Và vào năm 1484, vua Lê Thánh Tông dựng bia đá tiến sĩ đầu tiên nhằm vinh danh những cống hiến của các vị Tiến sĩ. Vào năm 2010, 82 bia đá tiến sĩ được công nhận là di sản thế giới bởi UNESCO. Vào năm 2003, ủy ban nhân dân Hà Nội xây dựng bốn bức tượng: thầy Chu Văn An, vua Lý Thánh Tông, vua Lý Nhân Tông và vua Lê Thánh Tông nhằm tưởng nhớ những cống hiến của các vị. Ngày nay, Văn Miếu được rất nhiều du khách và học sinh ghé thăm hàng năm.

21 tháng 12 2018

There are several holidays held in a year. It is Christmas holiday that is interesting. Christmas occurs on 24 and 25th December but it starts from the beginning of the month. During Christmas, people are more friendly and gentle with each other because they believe to have a happier life without sorrow. I enjoy decorating Christmas tree and walk around the streets looking at the buildings and the trees around the city such as in squares and parks, shops and offices. Especially, there is always a big tree at city’s center, in which people gather and pray together in Christmas night. All the city is decorated with color and lights; therefore, it is a chance for citizens go out, take many beautiful photos and transfer to each other. We take part in several interesting activities creating snowman, playing in snow, making homemade candy or cake, cleaning house. The snow is a symbol of Christmas. To me, it is a symbol of renewal and cleanliness of the upcoming event. Besides, the children enjoy receiving presents, which are put at the tree by Santa Clause. They believe he brings obedient kid joy, good health and hope for a new year. Actually, the gifts are prepared by parents or relatives in order to encourage them study and well behave with other. The tradition of giving presents originates from the old days and it becomes one of features of Christmas holiday. Christmas reinforces the belief of one’s soul and heals all sadness and dissatisfaction. In my opinion, it is essential to continue this holiday because of its beneficial role in culture of one country.

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21 tháng 12 2018

There are several holidays held in a year. It is Christmas holiday that is interesting. Christmas occurs on 24 and 25th December but it starts from the beginning of the month. During Christmas, people are more friendly and gentle with each other because they believe to have a happier life without sorrow. I enjoy decorating Christmas tree and walk around the streets looking at the buildings and the trees around the city such as in squares and parks, shops and offices. Especially, there is always a big tree at city’s center, in which people gather and pray together in Christmas night. All the city is decorated with color and lights; therefore, it is a chance for citizens go out, take many beautiful photos and transfer to each other. We take part in several interesting activities creating snowman, playing in snow, making homemade candy or cake, cleaning house. The snow is a symbol of Christmas. To me, it is a symbol of renewal and cleanliness of the upcoming event. Besides, the children enjoy receiving presents, which are put at the tree by Santa Clause. They believe he brings obedient kid joy, good health and hope for a new year. Actually, the gifts are prepared by parents or relatives in order to encourage them study and well behave with other. The tradition of giving presents originates from the old days and it becomes one of features of Christmas holiday. Christmas reinforces the belief of one’s soul and heals all sadness and dissatisfaction. In my opinion, it is essential to continue this holiday because of its beneficial role in culture of one country.
 

27 tháng 9 2017

The motorbikes whizz past as you step out onto the busy street in the middle of the Vietnamese capital. The old wisdom of looking and waiting before crossing a road does not apply here in Hanoi and you have adapted to the best local method of getting across to the other side. The secret is to just go. If you hesitate, you are finished. Wave after wave of motorbikes scoot around you. By keeping a slow, but steady pace without looking or flinching, you safely make it to the other side. In Vietnam, the rules are different, especially in the northern centre of power, Hanoi. The city is a mix of modern concrete, crumbling French colonial buildings and some ancient temples that have withstood multiple wars and changes of regime. Having crossed the road, you find yourself on an island of green nestled between four roads. This is one of the ancient bastions of Vietnamese heritage, albeit one influenced by Imperial China. By a gateway into a compound you stand by a stone that instructs those on horseback to dismount out of respect. This is a sure sign that you are at a Confucian temple. The complex that lies before you is Văn Miếu – Quốc Tử Giám, commonly called, the Temple of Literature.

Văn Miếu is the Temple of Literature, but Quốc Tử Giám is the Imperial Academy. Dedicated to Khổng Tử, the temple can trace its origins to 1070 CE, during the reign of King Lý Thánh Tông. Six years later, Quốc Tử Giám opened in order to provide quan (mandarins) for the imperial bureaucracy, as well as to provide education to the Vietnamese elite. The academy was active from 1076 until the Nguyễn dynasty moved the capital from Thăng Long (Hanoi) to Huế in 1802. The temple and academy underwent various renovations and regulation changes over the years, notably during the Trần dynasty (1225 – 1400) and the Lê dynasty (1428 – 1788). Declared a Monument Historique in 1906 by the French administration and restored by the École française d’Extrême-Orient in 1920, the academy was destroyed by French cannons during the First Indochina War in 1947.

The Temple complex shows the heavy influence of China who dominated and ruled Vietnam four times in its history. The majority of the period 111 BCE to 938 CE saw Vietnam under the yoke of China, leaving an indelible cultural mark on the country. By the time Lý Thánh Tông built the temple, Confucian ideology was already well established in Vietnam. The construction of a temple, emulating the one in Confucius’ hometown of Qūfù in Shandong, China was a sign that the Lý dynasty wanted to add legitimacy to their rule. China successfully exported Confucianism to other neighbouring countries, but it took a hold in Vietnam earlier than in Korea and Japan. The temple is the oldest Confucian temple outside of China, predating Munmyo in Seoul by more than 300 years. The proximity of the imperial academy to the temple is much like the Beijing Confucius Temple and Imperial Academy that is more than 200 years younger than Văn Miếu.

The temple follows a standard Confucian layout and on the opposite side of the street from where you now stand is the vestige of Văn Hồ. This is the normal feature at the beginning of the south to north axis of a Confucius temple. The lake is somewhat rustic and not as well regimented as those at other temples. Where you stand now is next to four pillars marking the entrance to the main compound. The two central pillars rise higher than those on either side. These are the Vietnamese style version of the simple gates found in Chinese Confucian temples. In China, there are crossbeams connecting the columns, but here, the square pillars stand independent of each other.

Passing through, you arrive at the first actual gateway of the precinct. The Văn Miếu Môn, known as the Great Portico in English, is the main temple gate. The current gate dates from 1888 in the reign of Emperor Khải Định of the Nguyễn dynasty. Built in a typical Vietnamese style, it is similar to entrance gates at Buddhist and folk religion temples. Reliefs of a tiger and a dragon flank the main doorway and the second level holds a bronze bell that used to be sounded when a notable person entered the temple. There were originally two stelae on the second level that have now disappeared. Passing through the gate, you enter into the first courtyard and note that three paths lie before you. The central path was used by the ruler and the bell in the gate signifies this. The two smaller doors of the Great Portico are the beginning of the other two paths. The path on the left was for civil mandarins, whereas the one on the right was for military administrators. This three path system is typical of Chinese Confucian temples, but normally the central path is to be used only by those who placed first in the Imperial Examinations . In Vietnam, the examination system was similar and after passing various levels of local examination, a top candidate could sit the Thi Đình.

While the two side paths lead to the Đạt Tài Môn and Thành Đức Môn, you follow the royal path to the Đại Trung Môn. This simple gate is classically Vietnamese, with no doors and a completely open front and back supported by red wooden columns. It has a flush gable and fits with the staid atmosphere typical of a Confucian temple. Passing through, you see a structure that is quite the opposite style at the other end of the second courtyard. The three paths continue and the next two side gates are the Cửa Bi Văn and Cửa Súc Văn . Maintaining your regal beeline, you head down the middle to the most iconic structure of the entire complex.

The Khuê Văn Các is a unique structure that is instantly recognizable. Not a large structure, the pavilion, which acts as a gate, is a two storey structure built in 1805 during the reign of Gia Long, the first Nguyễn emperor shortly after he moved the capital from Hanoi to Huế. It was actually built by General Nguyễn Văn Thành, a controversial figure whose family fell out of favour with the emperor, leading to executions and Nguyễn Văn Thành’s suicide. Four square, whitewashed brick pillars support a red wooden pavilion with an elaborate terracotta tiled roof. A symbol of Hanoi, the most famous features of the building are the two circular windows that have spoke-like slats radiating from a central circle to the square frame. The design represents the Constellation of Literature and the light shining from it. The circle is also heaven to the square earth.

Exiting on the other side of the pavilion, you find yourself in a different space. The previous two courtyards have been green spaces with grass and shrubs, the third courtyard is centred around the Thiên Quang Tỉnh. The murky green water of the pond fails to live up to its name, but the square pool fills the majority of the courtyard. In another play on heaven and earth, the circular design of the Khuê Văn Các and the square pond show the two converging on this place of excellence in learning. On both sides of the well are Stelae Pavilions. Restored at later points, they house the 82 remaining stelae of the 116 originals that were first erected by King Lê Thánh Tông in 1484 and added to until 1779. The stones display the names of those who passed the royal court examinations from 1442 onwards.

Walking among the stone rows, you see that each stele is placed on the back of a stone tortoise, representing longevity. The stones, known as doctorate stelae, were mostly blank when erected, but over the subsequent 550 years, the names of the successful were recorded for eternity. The highest level of scholar was a trạng nguyên, the first place scholar. Over the almost 1000 year history of the examinations, only 55 people attained the rank of trạng nguyên in the triennial court exams. The first was awarded to Lê Văn Thịnh in the 11th century. The system changed in the 1247 to allowing for three ranks, adding the new bảng nhãn and thám hoa titles. All other successful candidates were given the title of tiến sĩ. The system was finally abolished by the French in 1913, ending a millennium of Vietnamese educational heritage.

As you wander through the pavilions, you get a sense of the weight of history that is held by the bricks and mortar of the temple and university. Hundreds of young Vietnamese men who devoted their live to study and bureaucracy also trod where your feet now stand. Following their route, you approach the Đại Thành Môn. To the left and right of the gate are the Kim Thanh môn and the Ngọc Chấn Môn. Just like the Kǒng Miào in Qūfù and the Confucius Temple in Taipei, the golden sound is a reference to a bronze bell and the jade vibration to a stone chime used in classic Confucian ritual music. The famous Confucian scholar Mencius, known as Mạnh Tử in Vietnamese, said ‘start with the bell and end with the chime and the music will be perfect’. He was actually speaking about the necessity of clear and instructive teaching in a good lesson. The Đại Thành Môn was built during the reign of Lý Thánh Tông, making it one of the earliest structures of the temple and this is reflected in the simple style of the gate. On its other side, you reach the fourth courtyard of the temple.

From the middle of the courtyard, you note two side halls that now function as gift shops. These were originally halls that held tablets honouring the 72 disciples of Confucius. These can be found in almost all major Confucian temples. The modern need of a place to sell trinkets has supplanted the original use and Vietnamese school children run about happily trying to buy small education based souvenirs. Ahead of you is the most important pair of buildings in the complex. The first is the Đại Bái Đường . This building functioned as a place to perform the rites that Confucius was so fond of propounding. The hall is quite narrow and when you step inside, you immediately note a set of lacquered and intricately styled offering tables. The central one takes your fancy and you walk over to inspect it. It is tall and looks somewhat like a chest of drawers. On its top surface, various offerings have been laid out, including paper pineapples. To either side of the furniture are a pair of bronze cranes on the back of tortoises. These common images in Vietnamese temples are deeply symbolic. The tortoise, representing both heaven and earth, is a symbol of longevity and perfection. The crane is emblematic of longevity also and believed to live a thousand years. In addition to the ten thousand years of the turtle’s life, this is a powerful symbol that embodies the idiom ‘May you be remembered for one thousand years and your cult endure for ten thousand years’. The cult of Confucius has not yet reached that figure, but has so far endured for two and a half millennia.

Exiting the Đại Bái Đường, you are in a small gap that separates it from the Thượng Điện. This is the main shrine hall of the temple and in the centre you find Khổng Tử himself. The painted and lacquered statue depicts the Chinese philosopher as an elderly bearded man with fair skin. He is not as ugly as he is in native Chinese statues of him. The sage, who preached a return to the golden era of wise kings, the value of learning, respect of the rites and traditional hierarchy based on merit, looks out with a serenely from between bunches of devotional flowers. The lacquered statue made in 1729 is a work of Vietnamese artisanry that is echoed in the four companion statues of the hall. The sage is joined by Nhan Uyên , Tăng Sâm, Tử Tư, and Mạnh Tử. Collectively they are known as the Four Sages. Yán Huí was the favourite disciple of Confucius, Zēngzǐ wrote the Great Learning (one of the Four Books) and taught Confucius’ grandson Zǐsī, who wrote the Doctrine of the Mean (another of the Four Books). Mèngzǐ lived two hundred years after Confucius and wrote the Mencius. He is considered to be the second most important Confucian after Confucius himself.

After some time with the men of learning, you head out through the Thái Học Môn and into the fifth courtyard. Also called the Thai Hoc Courtyard, it is the traditional home of the Quốc Tử Giám , known as the Thái Học Viện during the Lê dynasty (1428 – 1788 CE). This entire area you are surrounded by is a reconstruction from the year 2000, as the original was destroyed by the French in 1946. Their artillery tore down, among other buildings, the Đền Khải Thánh, a shrine built to honour the parents of Confucius Thúc Lương Ngột and Nhan Thị. The shrine sat amidst the academy buildings that saw the educated echelons of Vietnamese society through their education for hundreds of years. While originally only for royals and nobles, in 1253, in the reign of King Trần Thái Tông, Quốc Tử Giám opened to commoners as well as the elite.

Being a Confucian academy, the main focus of study at Quốc Tử Giám was the Tứ Thư and Ngũ Kinh. The Four Books are the Đại Học, Trung Dung, Luận Ngữ and the Mạnh Tử . Three were written by three of the Four Sages, but the Analects was collectively put together by the disciples of Confucius after his death to record his sayings. The Five Classics are pre-Confucian Chinese classics promoted by Confucius. These are the Kinh Thi , Kinh Thư , Kinh Lễ , Kinh Dịch and the Kinh Xuân Thu. The I Ching is the oldest of the Classics and could be up to three thousand years old.

Returning to the present, you gaze over at the two new buildings across the court. They are homogenous with the rest of the temple and the architects and builders have done a good job of melding them with the older structures of Văn Miếu. Passing quickly through the Tiền Ðường , you see various exhibits and displays about Vietnamese achievements. You soon come to the Hậu Ðường . This two storey structure is built to honour those who made the academy great. The chamber on the ground floor greets you with a statue of Chu Văn An, a famous rector of the academy and teacher of Emperor Trần Hiến Tông. Ascending to the upper floor, you find statues of the three most important emperors concerned with Văn Miếu and Quốc Tử Giám. Lý Thánh Tông founded the Temple of Literature in 1070, Lý Nhân Tông founded the Imperial Academy in 1076 and Lê Thánh Tông erected the doctorate stelae in 1484. Rightly honoured in the highest chamber of the complex, these three men had a profound influence over Vietnam and its values of education.

Leaving the buildings, you glance briefly at the drum and bell at the back of the complex. These enormous instruments show the high esteem that is held for the temple and academy by the people and government of Vietnam. As you stroll back through Quốc Tử Giám and Văn Miếu, you reflect upon the simple majesty of the Temple of Literature and its grounds. The history of the temple and academy is still profoundly present in Hanoi. The emphasis placed on education today is stronger even than during the active years of the academy. In modern Vietnam education can open more doors than just those at the Temple of Literature. Without Văn Miếu and Quốc Tử Giám, the story might be different. The temple and its academic counterpart have emblazoned themselves on the national psyche and laid the road for thousands of students to walk down.

I would like to give a huge heartfelt thank you to my close friend and proud Hanoian Hieu Trung Tran. Most of the photographs featured in this article are his.

27 tháng 9 2017

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