Chapter 56 of 72 in Hà Nội: Renowned Historic Buddhist Temples · pages 544–553
Tây Hồ Temple
Phổ Linh Temple - Địa Linh Temple
Chùa Tây Hồ
The temple bears two names, Phổ Linh and Địa Linh, and is said to have been founded in 1079. It keeps eight steles, a Cảnh Thịnh bronze bell, and a pagoda garden of eight stupas built in 2014.
Key facts
- Address
- Đặng Thai Mai Street, Tây Hồ Ward (approximate location) · Show on the map
- Founded
- Said to have been founded in 1079 under Lý Nhân Tông (according to tradition)
- Heritage status
- No heritage ranking is mentioned in the book
- Book pages
- 544–553
Highlights
- Two names used side by side: Phổ Linh and Địa Linh
- Địa Linh bell cast in the 3rd year of Cảnh Thịnh (1795)
- A garden of eight stupas built in 2014
Milestones
- 1079 Traditional date of the temple's founding
- 1618 A major restoration began, finished in 1620
- 1684 A large bell tower was added
- 1696 The triple gate, side galleries, front hall and rear sanctuary were built
- 1795 Zen Master Tịch Cẩn and disciples cast the great bell
- 2014 A pagoda garden of eight stupas was built
From the book
The temple’s literary name is Phổ Linh Temple or Địa Linh Temple. It was originally called Phổ Linh. In the 3rd year of the Cảnh Thịnh reign, Zen Master Tịch Cẩn and his disciples cast a great bell, at which time the name Địa Linh was already in use: “Địa Linh Temple is a famous scenic site of Nam Việt, a beautiful landscape of West Lake.” Therefore, both names have been used interchangeably.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Tây Hồ Temple?
Tây Hồ Temple is located at Đặng Thai Mai Street, Tây Hồ Ward, Hà Nội, Vietnam.
When was Tây Hồ Temple founded?
Said to have been founded in 1079 under Lý Nhân Tông (according to tradition)
Is Tây Hồ Temple a ranked heritage site?
The book does not state a heritage ranking for this temple.
What is the formal name of Tây Hồ Temple?
Its formal (literary) name is Phổ Linh Temple - Địa Linh Temple.