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Buddhist Woodblocks May Gain UNESCO Heritage Recognition

Buddhist Woodblocks May Gain UNESCO Heritage Recognition

Vietnam (CHAKRA) – After being recognized last year, The Truc Lam Zen Buddhist Prayer Woodblocks located in northern Vietnam have been submitted for an opportunity to be recognized for the UNESCO World Documentary Heritage.  The Woodblocks are part of the Nguyen Dynasty. The Truc Lam Blocks origins are from the Vinh Nghiem Pagoda which follows [...]

April 19 2010 | Posted in Buddhist Related, World News | Read More »