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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
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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.