#temple of literature

[coolvietnamlove]

Temple of Literature, Hanoi, Vietnam: Văn Miếu, literally translated as Temple of Literature, is a temple dedicated to Confucius in Hanoi, northern Vietnam. The temple was built in 1070 at the time of Emperor Lý Thánh Tông, and it hosted the Imperial Academy, Vietnam's first national university, from 1076 to 1779. Wikipedia

[fistfuloflightning]

Văn Miếu, the Temple of Literature in Hanoi, Vietnam.

Originally founded in 1070 as Vietnam’s first university and in use as the Imperial Academy for over 700 years.

[postcard-from-the-past]

Temple of Literature in Hanoi, Vietnam

French vintage postcard

[jamesabelc]

Hanoi Temple of Literature

[southeastasianarchaeology]

Temple of Literature Hosts Royal Education Exhibition

Discover Vietnam's royal educational heritage at the Temple of Literature with over 300 artefacts showcasing historical academic luminaries.

via Vietnam Plus, 13 February 2024: The Temple of Literature in Hanoi is currently hosting an exhibition titled “Initial Sources of Education,” showcasing over 300 documents and artefacts related to Vietnam’s national education history during the royal period. The exhibition, supported by Vietnamese and French experts, provides insights into the ancient education and examination system,…

[hsmagazine254]

Unveiling the Charms of Hanoi: A Journey through History, Culture, and Delights

Live Fully in Vietnam: Explore, Relax, Play   Exploring the Vibrant Capital of Vietnam Hanoi, the bustling capital city of Vietnam, beckons adventurers with its rich history, vibrant culture, and delectable cuisine. From ancient temples and colonial architecture to bustling markets and serene lakes, Hanoi offers a captivating blend of tradition and modernity. In this travel guide, we invite you…

[ladycatashtrophe]

"Wow, you're so self-aware! It takes most people years of therapy and dedication to get to that point." Thanks, I constantly feel completely disconnected from my physical being and the material sensation of my body, brain, and spirit/soul is so overwhelming that I often have to see myself as an objective third-party instead of an integrated entity. Father son holy spirit and all that.

[thepersonalwords]

In temples you find religion, but in hearts you find God.

Matshona Dhliwayo

[escapismsworld]

Hubert Robert (French, 1733-1808), “A Hermit Praying in the Ruins of a Roman Temple” c. 1760

[icecreamwithjackdaniels]

“Insensitive people are only upset when they actually see the blood, but actually by the time that the blood has been shed the tragedy has already completed.”

— Yukio Mishima, The Temple of the Golden Pavilion, 1956

[mangotalkies]

currently reading (at snail’s pace)

i’ve never juggled between such vastly different, yet equally heavy genres before. one boggles my mind with yet another unexplored aspect of indian history, another makes me realise how little i know about the world, and the last one could’ve just been a twitter thread.

“we said goodbye to our mothers. they’d been around all our lives, but we’d never properly seen them. they’d been bent over washing tubs or cooking pots, their faces red and swollen from heat and steam, holding everything together while our fathers were away at sea, and nodding off every night on the kitchen chair, with a darning needle in hand. it was their endurance and exhaustion we knew, rather than them."

- we, the drowned by carsten jensen

[crucifiedlovers]

As I was staring at the void in front of me, a touch — immediately violent and excessive — joined me to that void. I saw that void and saw nothing, but it, the void, was embracing me.

Georges Bataille, "The Roof of the Temple" from The Collected Poems of Georges Bataille (trans. Mark Spitzer)

[edwardian-girl-next-door]

"A joy rose in me. Like it always did. And a mild forgetting, as if each time I saw her it was the first moment all over again."

~ Rachel Donohue, The Temple House Vanishing

[hondagirll]

Re-reading the queen of attolia and I love how gen is in such a state of despair and depression during this time that he doesn't notice a) an entire war has started over him and b) that the gods themselves are so annoyed by him that they tell him to quit whining.

Look, when gen leans in, HE LEANS IN HARD. He's all or nothing.

[forgotten-bharat]

[southeastasianarchaeology]

Hanoi's Top Attractions See Steep Fee Hikes in 2024

Entrance fees for Hanoi's cultural sites, including Temple of Literature & Imperial Citadel, soar in 2024 to fund preservation efforts.

via Vietnam Express, 25 January 2024: Starting January 2024, six popular Hanoi attractions, including the Temple of Literature and Thang Long Imperial Citadel, have significantly increased their entrance fees, with some rates tripling. This adjustment, approved by the Hanoi People’s Council, aims to support the preservation and management of these cultural landmarks. Revenue from ticket sales…