Chapter 49 of 72 in Hà Nội: Renowned Historic Buddhist Temples · pages 490–495
Quỳnh Lôi Temple
Khánh Long Temple
Chùa Quỳnh Lôi
Quỳnh Lôi Temple, or Khánh Long Temple, is said to date from the Trần and was greatly restored in the early 17th century, per a stele composed by Phùng Khắc Khoan. It also served as a revolutionary base.
Key facts
- Address
- Quỳnh Lane, Bạch Mai Ward · Open in Google Maps
- Founded
- Said to date from the Trần, c. 13th–14th centuries (according to tradition)
- Heritage status
- National Architectural and Artistic Site (1995); city-level Resistance History Site (2014)
- Book pages
- 490–495
Highlights
- 1606 restoration stele composed by Phùng Khắc Khoan
- Trịnh Tạc led the 1604 restoration
- Stupa garden had a secret cellar hiding revolutionary cadres
Milestones
- 1604 Trịnh Tạc led repairs and enlargement on the Buddha’s birthday
- 1606 Monks’ quarters built, Śākyamuni statue carved, stele erected
- 1909 Temple burned down, then rebuilt on the old foundation
- 1910 Temple rebuilt larger and more beautiful
- 1933 Khánh Long tự bi stele carved recording repairs
- 1995 Ranked an Architectural and Artistic Site by the Ministry of Culture and Information
From the book
Quỳnh Lôi Temple, formally known as Khánh Long Temple and vernacularly called Quỳnh Temple. It is located in Quỳnh Alley, Bạch Mai Ward, Hà Nội.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Quỳnh Lôi Temple?
Quỳnh Lôi Temple is located at Quỳnh Lane, Bạch Mai Ward, Hà Nội, Vietnam.
When was Quỳnh Lôi Temple founded?
Said to date from the Trần, c. 13th–14th centuries (according to tradition)
Is Quỳnh Lôi Temple a ranked heritage site?
National Architectural and Artistic Site (1995); city-level Resistance History Site (2014)
What is the formal name of Quỳnh Lôi Temple?
Its formal (literary) name is Khánh Long Temple.