Chapter 3 of 72 in Hà Nội: Renowned Historic Buddhist Temples · pages 48–57
Bồ Đề Temple
Thiên Sơn Cổ Tích Temple
Chùa Bồ Đề
Beside the Red River and tied to the Lam Sơn rebels' headquarters of the 15th century. Patriarch Nguyên Biểu restored it in 1874 and carved the Avatamsaka woodblocks; it later hosted a nuns' school and still hosts summer retreats.
Key facts
- Address
- 90 Phú Viên Street, Bồ Đề Ward · Open in Google Maps
- Founded
- At the latest 16th century (1614 stele) (according to tradition)
- Heritage status
- No heritage designation stated in the source
- Lineage
- Lâm Tế (Linji), Pure Land
- Book pages
- 48–57
Highlights
- Stele Trùng cấu Thiên Sơn tự bi erected in 1614
- Patriarch Nguyên Biểu carved Avatamsaka woodblocks, finished in 1897
- Site of the Northern nuns' school, 1945–1955
Milestones
- 1614 Temple restored on its old site; two Lotus Sutra volumes printed
- 1874 Master Thích Nguyên Biểu became abbot and restored the temple
- 1892 Carving of the Avatamsaka woodblocks began
- 1945 Became the nuns' school of the Northern Buddhist Association
- 1970 Floods damaged the main hall; the scripture house was converted into one
From the book
Bồ Đề Temple is located at 90 Phú Viên Street, Bồ Đề Ward, Hà Nội, approximately 500 meters downstream from Chương Dương Bridge.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Bồ Đề Temple?
Bồ Đề Temple is located at 90 Phú Viên Street, Bồ Đề Ward, Hà Nội, Vietnam.
When was Bồ Đề Temple founded?
At the latest 16th century (1614 stele) (according to tradition)
Is Bồ Đề Temple a ranked heritage site?
The book does not state a heritage ranking for this temple.
Which Zen lineage is Bồ Đề Temple associated with?
According to the book, the temple is associated with the Lâm Tế (Linji), Pure Land tradition.
What is the formal name of Bồ Đề Temple?
Its formal (literary) name is Thiên Sơn Cổ Tích Temple.