Vinh Nghiem Pagoda in Bac Ninh province is currently home to 3,050 woodblocks, a rare and invaluable documentary heritage that embodies the cultural, historical and intellectual depth of the Vietnamese people.

Carved in both Han and Nom scripts with remarkable craftsmanship, the woodblocks preserve not only Buddhist scriptures and the development of the Truc Lam Zen sect, but also knowledge of medicine, literature and social life across centuries. Today, their value continues to be promoted through exhibitions, digitalisation and interactive experiences, helping bring this heritage closer to the public./.

The woodblocks preserve not only Buddhist scriptures and the development of the Truc Lam Zen sect, but also knowledge of medicine, literature and social life across centuries. Photo: VNA

An exhibition of woodblocks, introducing them to the public. Photo: VNA

Vinh Nghiem Pagoda is part of the Yen Tu - Vinh Nghiem - Con Son - Kiep Bac complex, recognised by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage site. Photo: VNA

An exhibition of woodblocks to introduce them to the public. Photo: VNA

A book made from woodblock printing. Photo: VNA

The woodblocks preserve not only Buddhist scriptures and the development of the Truc Lam Zen sect, but also knowledge of medicine, literature and social life across centuries. Photo: VNA

A woodblock carved in both Han and Nom scripts with remarkable craftsmanship is still intact. Photo: VNA

Students learn about woodblock printing. Photo: VNA