Chapter 21 of 72 in Hà Nội: Renowned Historic Buddhist Temples · pages 230–237
Hội Xá Temple
Sùng Phúc Temple
Chùa Hội Xá
Hội Xá Temple is a notable ancient temple of northern Buddhism, distinguished by a layout of three linked Quốc characters and a lineage of at least 14 successive abbots.
Key facts
- Address
- Hội Xá Hamlet, Chương Dương Commune (approximate location) · Show on the map
- Founded
- By legend, from the reign of Lý Thái Tổ (1010–1028) (according to tradition)
- Heritage status
- The book gives no ranking information
- Lineage
- other lineage
- Book pages
- 230–237
Highlights
- Layout of three linked Quốc characters with a Môn gate at each end
- Sacred-turtle site that kept its structure through four major restorations
- Eight stelae and a large bronze bell before the Ancestors' Hall
Milestones
- 1010 By legend, construction begins under Emperor Lý Thái Tổ
- 1960 Most Venerable Thích Thông Tiến becomes abbot of the patriarchal temple
- 1986 Most Venerable Thích Thanh Bích arrives from Đậu Temple to succeed as abbot
- 2013 Most Venerable Thích Thanh Bích passes away
From the book
Hội Xá Temple, officially known as Sùng Phúc Temple, is one of the representative ancient temples in Northern Vietnam. It is located in Hội Xá Village, Chương Dương Commune, Hà Nội.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Hội Xá Temple?
Hội Xá Temple is located at Hội Xá Hamlet, Chương Dương Commune, Hà Nội, Vietnam.
When was Hội Xá Temple founded?
By legend, from the reign of Lý Thái Tổ (1010–1028) (according to tradition)
Is Hội Xá Temple a ranked heritage site?
The book does not state a heritage ranking for this temple.
Which Zen lineage is Hội Xá Temple associated with?
According to the book, the temple is associated with the other lineage tradition.
What is the formal name of Hội Xá Temple?
Its formal (literary) name is Sùng Phúc Temple.