Chapter 63 of 72 in Hà Nội: Renowned Historic Buddhist Temples · pages 608–614
Tổng Temple
Thiên Hưng Temple
Chùa Tổng
Thiên Hưng Temple, the main religious centre of the former Yên Lũng canton, was founded in 988 by Zen master Chân Từ. It venerates the Three Saints Không Lộ, Giác Hải and Từ Đạo Hạnh, and was ruined in 1947.
Key facts
- Address
- An Khánh Commune · Open in Google Maps
- Founded
- Founded in 988 under Lê Đại Hành
- Heritage status
- National architectural-artistic site (Decision 191/VHQĐ, 1988)
- Book pages
- 608–614
Highlights
- Founded in 988 and inaugurated on 21 February 989
- Venerates the Three Saints: Dương Không Lộ, Giác Hải, Từ Đạo Hạnh
- Three 19th-century bronze and three 17th–18th-century stone statues
Milestones
- 988 Zen master Thích Chân Từ founded the temple
- 1677 Major restoration with a new bell tower and bell
- 1782 Large expansion including a nine-bay upper hall
- 1947 Badly destroyed during the resistance against the French
- 1988 Ranked a national architectural-artistic site by the Ministry of Culture
- 1992 Temple land returned; Venerable Thích Thanh Phúc became abbot
From the book
Tổng Temple’s formal name is Thiên Hưng Temple. It was the largest religious center of the former Yên Lũng District, which is why locals commonly referred to it as Tổng Temple. Today, the temple is located in An Khánh Commune, Hà Nội.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Tổng Temple?
Tổng Temple is located at An Khánh Commune, Hà Nội, Vietnam.
When was Tổng Temple founded?
Founded in 988 under Lê Đại Hành
Is Tổng Temple a ranked heritage site?
National architectural-artistic site (Decision 191/VHQĐ, 1988)
What is the formal name of Tổng Temple?
Its formal (literary) name is Thiên Hưng Temple.