Chapter 20 of 72 in Hà Nội: Renowned Historic Buddhist Temples · pages 219–229
Hòe Nhai Temple
Hồng Phúc Temple
Chùa Hòe Nhai
Hòe Nhai Temple is the ancient patriarchal temple of the Tào Động Zen school in northern Vietnam, tied to Master Tông Diễn and King Lê Hy Tông, and holds a unique statue of the repentant king.
Key facts
- Address
- 19 Hàng Than Street, Ba Đình Ward · Open in Google Maps
- Founded
- Traditionally said to date from the Lý dynasty (according to tradition)
- Heritage status
- National Historical and Architectural-Artistic Heritage Site (1989)
- Lineage
- Tào Động (Caodong)
- Book pages
- 219–229
Highlights
- Unique statue of King Lê Hy Tông kneeling beneath a Buddha
- The 1703 stele helps locate the 1258 Đông Bộ Đầu battle
- Ấn Quang stupa commemorating Bodhisattva Thích Quảng Đức
Milestones
- 1703 Stele by laureate Hà Tông Mục is erected, recording the temple
- 1734 A bronze chime is cast in the Long Đức era
- 1808 Stele records monk Giác Lâm raising funds to restore the temple after turmoil
- 1846 Stele records repairs funded by lay donors
- 1963 Ấn Quang stupa is built before the main hall
- 1989 The Ministry of Culture ranks the temple as heritage
From the book
Hòe Nhai Temple is located at 19 Hàng Than Street, Ba Đình Ward, Hà Nội. In the past, this area belonged to Hòe Nhai Ward, Thượng Canton, Vĩnh Thuận District.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Hòe Nhai Temple?
Hòe Nhai Temple is located at 19 Hàng Than Street, Ba Đình Ward, Hà Nội, Vietnam.
When was Hòe Nhai Temple founded?
Traditionally said to date from the Lý dynasty (according to tradition)
Is Hòe Nhai Temple a ranked heritage site?
National Historical and Architectural-Artistic Heritage Site (1989)
Which Zen lineage is Hòe Nhai Temple associated with?
According to the book, the temple is associated with the Tào Động (Caodong) tradition.
What is the formal name of Hòe Nhai Temple?
Its formal (literary) name is Hồng Phúc Temple.