Chapter 58 of 72 in Hà Nội: Renowned Historic Buddhist Temples · pages 567–574
Thánh Chúa Temple
Chùa Thánh Chúa
The temple is tied to several Lý and Lê emperors: Lý Thái Tông took refuge here in 1028 and Lý Thánh Tông prayed for an heir. Its Upper Hall stands higher than the Front Hall, a Lý–Trần feature.
Key facts
- Address
- Inside Hanoi National University of Education, Cầu Giấy Ward · Open in Google Maps
- Founded
- Existed by the Lý dynasty; earliest record 1028 (according to tradition)
- Heritage status
- Historical and architectural-artistic site ranked by the Ministry of Culture (1989)
- Book pages
- 567–574
Highlights
- Crown Prince Lý Phật Mã sheltered here in 1028
- Lý Thánh Tông prayed for an heir in 1063
- Two ancestral halls and no Three Worlds Buddhas hall
Milestones
- 1028 Crown Prince Lý Phật Mã was brought to the temple for refuge
- 1063 Emperor Lý Thánh Tông had a prayer for an heir held here
- 1828 A bell of the 9th year of Minh Mệnh was cast
- 1845 A bronze chime of the 5th year of Thiệu Trị was cast
- 1945 The temple underwent a major restoration
- 1989 Ranked as a heritage site by the Ministry of Culture
From the book
Thánh Chúa Temple also known as Thánh Chủ Temple, was formerly located in Hậu Village, Dịch Vọng Commune, Từ Liêm District, Hà Nội, to the west of the ancient Thăng Long Imperial Citadel. Today, the temple is located on the grounds of the Hà Nội National University of Education in Cầu Giấy District, Hà Nội.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Thánh Chúa Temple?
Thánh Chúa Temple is located at Inside Hanoi National University of Education, Cầu Giấy Ward, Hà Nội, Vietnam.
When was Thánh Chúa Temple founded?
Existed by the Lý dynasty; earliest record 1028 (according to tradition)
Is Thánh Chúa Temple a ranked heritage site?
Historical and architectural-artistic site ranked by the Ministry of Culture (1989)