Chapter 22 of 72 in Hà Nội: Renowned Historic Buddhist Temples · pages 238–245
Huỳnh Cung Temple
Sùng Phúc Temple
Chùa Huỳnh Cung
Huỳnh Cung Temple is the final resting place of the Hà Nội Buddhist Association's monks and nuns, with 11 stupas initiated by Most Venerable Thích Đức Nhuận in 1980, near where Chu Văn An taught.
Key facts
- Address
- Huỳnh Cung Hamlet, Đại Thanh Commune (approximate location) · Show on the map
- Founded
- Undetermined; at the latest from the 18th century (according to tradition)
- Heritage status
- National Architectural-Artistic Heritage Site (1989)
- Lineage
- Tào Động (Caodong), Lâm Tế (Linji)
- Book pages
- 238–245
Highlights
- 1735 stele honors the donations of Lady Trần Thị Điển
- Blue-stone column bases with 15 lotus petals in Lê style
- Eleven communal stupas; the central one enshrines Thích Tố Liên
Milestones
- 1735 Stele erected recording Lady Trần Thị Điển's gift of land and money
- 1895 A bronze bell is cast in the Thành Thái era
- 1975 Abbess Đàm Xương begins her tenure
- 1980 Thích Đức Nhuận selects the site and initiates 11 stupas
- 1989 Ranked a national heritage site by the Ministry of Culture
From the book
Huỳnh Cung Temple is located on a high, scenic plot of land at the beginning of Huỳnh Cung Village, Đại Thanh Commune, Hà Nội. In the past, the temple belonged to Cung Hoàng Commune, Thanh Trì District, Hà Đông Province.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Huỳnh Cung Temple?
Huỳnh Cung Temple is located at Huỳnh Cung Hamlet, Đại Thanh Commune, Hà Nội, Vietnam.
When was Huỳnh Cung Temple founded?
Undetermined; at the latest from the 18th century (according to tradition)
Is Huỳnh Cung Temple a ranked heritage site?
National Architectural-Artistic Heritage Site (1989)
Which Zen lineage is Huỳnh Cung Temple associated with?
According to the book, the temple is associated with the Tào Động (Caodong), Lâm Tế (Linji) tradition.
What is the formal name of Huỳnh Cung Temple?
Its formal (literary) name is Sùng Phúc Temple.