Vietnam: Buddhist woodblock, Vinh Ngiem Pagoda (founded in the 11th century), Duc La Village, Tri Yen Commune, Tang Giang County, Bac Giang Province, c. 15th century

The collection of woodblocks found in Vinh Nghiem Pagoda, Bac Giang Province has been officially recognized as a World Documentary Heritage by UNESCO.

The collection of valuable woodblocks, which are said to have been made in the 13th, 14th, 15th, and 17th centuries, provides a wealth of information on the foundation, development and ideology of Truc Lam Zen Buddhism, founded by King Tran Nhan Tong in the 11th century.

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