Chapter 25 of 72 in Hà Nội: Renowned Historic Buddhist Temples · pages 266–275
Keo Temple
Báo Ân Trùng Nghiêm Temple
Chùa Keo
Keo Temple venerates Pháp Vân, one of the Four Dharma Deities, serving as the shared temple of Giao Tự and Giao Tất villages, with Later Lê statues, many steles and the Keo festival.
Key facts
- Address
- Chè Village, Giao Tự Hamlet, Thuận An Commune · Open in Google Maps
- Founded
- Unclear; existed well before 1581 (according to tradition)
- Heritage status
- National Historical and Architectural-Artistic Heritage Site (1993)
- Lineage
- Four Dharma Deities
- Book pages
- 266–275
Highlights
- Venerates Pháp Vân, one of the Four Dharma Deities
- Six steles from the Later Lê to the Nguyễn period
- 1924 decree ranking Buddha Pháp Vân as a top-grade deity
Milestones
- 1581 Two laureates initiate widening the wooden bridge before the temple gate
- 1611 Major restoration: front hall, corridors built and 12 statues made
- 1615 Báo Ân Trùng Nghiêm stele is erected
- 1794 A bronze bell is cast in the Cảnh Thịnh era
- 1924 Decree conferring top-grade deity rank on Buddha Pháp Vân
- 1993 Recognized as a national heritage site by the Ministry of Culture and Information
From the book
Keo Temple, formally known as Báo Ân Trùng Nghiêm Temple, is located in Chè Village, Giao Tự Hamlet, Thuận An Commune, Hà Nội.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Keo Temple?
Keo Temple is located at Chè Village, Giao Tự Hamlet, Thuận An Commune, Hà Nội, Vietnam.
When was Keo Temple founded?
Unclear; existed well before 1581 (according to tradition)
Is Keo Temple a ranked heritage site?
National Historical and Architectural-Artistic Heritage Site (1993)
Which Zen lineage is Keo Temple associated with?
According to the book, the temple is associated with the Four Dharma Deities tradition.
What is the formal name of Keo Temple?
Its formal (literary) name is Báo Ân Trùng Nghiêm Temple.