Chapter 2 of 72 in Hà Nội: Renowned Historic Buddhist Temples · pages 34–47
Bằng Temple
Linh Tiên Temple
Chùa Bằng
Known by its Sino-Vietnamese name Linh Tiên Temple, it keeps a stele from 1617 and the largest bell in the area. Its lineage passed from Lâm Tế - Tam Huyền to Tào Động; the Báo Ân Tower holds two Vietnamese records.
Key facts
- Address
- 63 Bằng Liệt Street, Hoàng Liệt Ward · Open in Google Maps
- Founded
- Already existing by 1617 (Hoằng Định stele) (according to tradition)
- Heritage status
- No heritage designation stated in the source
- Lineage
- Lâm Tế (Linji), Tào Động (Caodong)
- Book pages
- 34–47
Highlights
- Linh Tiên Temple bell of 1837, the largest in the area
- Stone vat of 1723 engraved with a Tâm tông verse
- Báo Ân Tower set two Vietkings records
Milestones
- 1617 Monk Huệ Nguyên rallied two villages to restore the temple; stele erected
- 1654 Major restoration led by Zen Master Huệ Quảng
- 1734 Zen Master Tính Tuyên and donors repaired the bridge before the gate
- 1837 Zen Master Phổ Siêu had the great bell cast
- 1954 Most Venerable Thích Tường Vân restored the main hall
- 2004 Báo Ân Tower built
From the book
Bằng Temple is located at 63 Bằng Liệt Street, Hoàng Liệt Ward, Hà Nội. Formerly, it belonged to Bình Liệt Commune, Thanh Trì District, Thường Tín Prefecture, Sơn Nam Province.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Bằng Temple?
Bằng Temple is located at 63 Bằng Liệt Street, Hoàng Liệt Ward, Hà Nội, Vietnam.
When was Bằng Temple founded?
Already existing by 1617 (Hoằng Định stele) (according to tradition)
Is Bằng Temple a ranked heritage site?
The book does not state a heritage ranking for this temple.
Which Zen lineage is Bằng Temple associated with?
According to the book, the temple is associated with the Lâm Tế (Linji), Tào Động (Caodong) tradition.
What is the formal name of Bằng Temple?
Its formal (literary) name is Linh Tiên Temple.