✨Digitalizing Chua Hang Heritage: Technological Solutions Paving The Way For Spirituality

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Located on the slopes of Sam Mountain within the sacred That Son range of An Giang, Chua Hang (Phuoc Dien Pagoda ) is not only a nearly 200-year-old sanctuary but also a pioneer in heritage digitalization.

Through breakthrough technological solutions, the project has "paved the way" for spiritual spaces to connect with the digital era. Notably, the ecosystem supports over 99+ languages, breaking all linguistic barriers and creating a unique intersection where traditional values meet the global pulse of Industry 4.0.A corner of Chua Hang. Photo: Le Huy Hai - VNA

In 1980, Chua Hang was recognized as a National Historical-Cultural Relic. The temple is renowned for its unique architecture built into the mountainside, featuring natural caves that create a sacred and mystical atmosphere, connected to the Ba Chua Xu Temple and Thoai Ngoc Hau Tomb complex. Beyond its religious value, the temple preserves colorful legends of serenity and compassion, reflecting the profound spiritual life of Southern Vietnamese residents.

After nearly two centuries, the ancient pagoda has transformed from a primitive cave into a national monument entering the digital age. The fusion of antiquity, spirituality, and digital dynamism ensures that Chua Hang remains a sanctuary for peaceful souls and a testament to the enduring vitality of Vietnamese Buddhist culture.

Recently, the temple's online presence was primarily shaped by unverified content from tourists and YouTubers, leading to misinformation. To protect the integrity of this national relic, Chua Hang has built a comprehensive digital ecosystem. This system aims to standardize information—from its official name "Phuoc Dien Tu" to dharma teachings—ensuring the community accesses reliable and verified sources.Tourists scanning QR codes to access information about Chua Hang. Photo: Le Huy Hai - VNA

The application of technology has turned Chua Hang into a model for spiritual tourism in the Seven Mountains region. This digital shift is not just a technical solution but a mission to preserve cultural-religious heritage.

The journey to bring Chua Hang into cyberspace is a collaboration between technology experts and monastics. Mr. Pham Quy Hung, CEO of GBi Ecoz, the architect of this digital ecosystem, emphasizes that the system integrates information digitalization with physical activities and scripture archives. The application of QR codes at sightseeing spots allows visitors to instantly look up history, architecture, and Buddhist statues, replacing traditional billboards with a seamless digital experience.Tourists practicing rituals at Chua Hang. Photo: Le Huy Hai - VNA

Building this digital ecosystem resulted from a profound shift in mindset within the monastic community. Once a place of seclusion where technology was restricted, the temple has proactively embraced the digital transformation.

For over a year, monks and nuns have balanced their spiritual practice with learning content creation, video editing, and digital management to ensure the information remains true to the spirit of Buddhism.Front view of the Main Hall. Photo: ChuaHang.vn

According to Venerable Phap Nhan, digitalization provides a "sanctified" source of truth. Since early 2025, the ecosystem has officially operated as the first exemplary model of digital transformation in the local religious sector, spreading moral and cultural values to the wider community through professional and scientific data management.Visitors admiring the Three Saints of the Western Paradise inside the cave. Photo: Le Huy Hai - VNA

Digital transformation at Chua Hang serves a higher mission: educating social ethics and making spiritual values vivid and accessible. Through digital platforms, lessons on karma, compassion, and filial piety become a source of inspiration, fostering a more compassionate society.

This pioneer step proves that technology does not diminish the sanctity of religion. Instead, it acts as an "extended arm" carrying traditional values further into the digital world. Chua Hang is writing a new chapter—where the sacred and the secular converge on a foundation of transparency and sustainable connection.