Chapter 66 of 72 in Hà Nội: Renowned Historic Buddhist Temples · pages 636–649
Trấn Quốc Temple
Trấn Bắc Temple
Chùa Trấn Quốc
One of the oldest temples of Thăng Long, founded in the Lý Nam Đế era and moved to the Golden Fish islet in 1615. It has borne several names and hosted eminent monks of many Zen schools.
Key facts
- Address
- 32 Thanh Niên Street, Tây Hồ Ward · Open in Google Maps
- Founded
- Built under Lý Nam Đế on the old An Trì temple site (according to tradition)
- Heritage status
- National Historical and Cultural Heritage Site (1962)
- Lineage
- Vô Ngôn Thông, Thảo Đường, Tào Động (Caodong)
- Book pages
- 636–649
Highlights
- Moved from the Red River bank to the Kim Ngư islet in 1615
- Thiệu Trị renamed it Trấn Bắc in 1842
- Bodhi tree of 1959, a cutting from the Buddha's tree
Milestones
- 1615 Temple moved to Kim Ngư islet after the riverbank eroded
- 1639 Major restoration: rear hall, gate tower and galleries built
- 1803 Temple abandoned under the Tây Sơn was repaired and rebuilt
- 1842 Emperor Thiệu Trị visited and renamed the temple Trấn Bắc
- 1959 Indian President Prasad gave the bodhi tree
- 1962 Recognised as a national historical and cultural site
From the book
Trấn Quốc Temple is one of the oldest temples in Thăng Long - Hà Nội, located on a peninsula on the northeastern side of West Lake, currently at 32 Thanh Niên Road, Tây Hồ Ward, Hà Nội.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Trấn Quốc Temple?
Trấn Quốc Temple is located at 32 Thanh Niên Street, Tây Hồ Ward, Hà Nội, Vietnam.
When was Trấn Quốc Temple founded?
Built under Lý Nam Đế on the old An Trì temple site (according to tradition)
Is Trấn Quốc Temple a ranked heritage site?
National Historical and Cultural Heritage Site (1962)
Which Zen lineage is Trấn Quốc Temple associated with?
According to the book, the temple is associated with the Vô Ngôn Thông, Thảo Đường, Tào Động (Caodong) tradition.
What is the formal name of Trấn Quốc Temple?
Its formal (literary) name is Trấn Bắc Temple.