Chapter 15 of 72 in Hà Nội: Renowned Historic Buddhist Temples · pages 172–181
Đôn Thư Temple
Thắng Quang Temple
Chùa Đôn Thư
An old Later Lê temple by the Đáy River dyke, known for villagers hiding its bell in the lotus pond and moving the temple into the village. The Central Military Commission met here in 1968; Ven. Thích Di Sơn became abbot in 2025.
Key facts
- Address
- Đôn Thư Village, Thanh Oai Commune (approximate location) · Show on the map
- Founded
- Old temple of the Later Lê; bell cast in 1701 (according to tradition)
- Heritage status
- No heritage designation stated in the source
- Book pages
- 172–181
Highlights
- Bell Sùng kiến Thắng Quang tự ký hồng chung cast in 1701
- Eleven donor steles dated from 1709 to 1829
- Central Military Commission met here on 13 February 1968
Milestones
- 1701 Great bell of Thắng Quang Temple cast
- 1792 Restoration, probably the first after moving to the present site
- 1941 Village head Phạm Vũ Loan sold titles and fields to fund repairs
- 1968 Central Military Commission conference held at the temple
- 2021 Villagers invited Ven. Thích Di Sơn to lead the Tam Bảo restoration
- 2023 Restoration completed
From the book
Đôn Thư Temple, also known as Thắng Quang Temple, is located in Đôn Thư Village, Thanh Oai Commune, Hà Nội, and was formerly part of Kim Thư Commune, Thanh Oai District. Đôn Thư Village currently consists of four hamlets: Đồng Tâm, Ba Đình, Đoàn Kết, and Dũng Tiến.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Đôn Thư Temple?
Đôn Thư Temple is located at Đôn Thư Village, Thanh Oai Commune, Hà Nội, Vietnam.
When was Đôn Thư Temple founded?
Old temple of the Later Lê; bell cast in 1701 (according to tradition)
Is Đôn Thư Temple a ranked heritage site?
The book does not state a heritage ranking for this temple.
What is the formal name of Đôn Thư Temple?
Its formal (literary) name is Thắng Quang Temple.