Journeys

Yên Tử has long been chosen by generations of Zen masters and hermits as a place for spiritual practice. More notably, in the 13th century, Emperor Tran Nhan Tong renounced the throne and went to Yên Tử to meditate, founding the Truc Lam Zen sect. Since then, the Sacred Yên Tử Mountain has been regarded as the capital of Vietnamese Buddhism, a place that every Vietnamese feels drawn to return to.

Coming to Yên Tử, following in the footsteps of Emperor Tran Nhan Tong, you not only relive historical memories at the places he visited over 700 years ago, but also calm your mind to fully appreciate the valuable spiritual heritage left by him and the Zen masters.

Yên Tử, the cradle of Vietnamese Buddhism, was chosen by Emperor Tran Nhan Tong as the birthplace of the Truc Lâm Yên Tử Zen sect. It has always been a place of return for the children of Vietnam. The journey of nurturing the body and mind becomes truly special at Yên Tử, where the connection between spirituality and life, nature and humanity, is deeply felt. Meditation and retreat programs at Yên Tử offer participants the opportunity to return to valuable principles, taking care of both their spirit and body in a holistic way.