Chapter 68 of 72 in Hà Nội: Renowned Historic Buddhist Temples · pages 660–669
Trung Hậu Temple
Tây Thiên Temple
Chùa Trung Hậu
The ancestral temple of Trung Hậu grew from the hermitage of Patriarch Phổ Vọng and keeps a bell cast in 1625. Venerable Thích Trừng Thanh, abbot from 1901, was a leading figure of the Buddhist revival in the north.
Key facts
- Address
- Mê Linh Commune · Open in Google Maps
- Founded
- Founded by Patriarch Phổ Vọng, probably before 1625 (according to tradition)
- Heritage status
- No heritage ranking is mentioned in the book
- Book pages
- 660–669
Highlights
- Bell of 1625 inscribed with the name Tây Thiên thiền tự
- Venerable Thích Trừng Thanh, a figure of the Buddhist revival
- “Nội công ngoại quốc” layout; venue of the Hà Nội summer retreat
Milestones
- 1625 A bell bearing the name Tây Thiên thiền tự was cast
- 1697 Patriarch Phổ Vọng set up a hermitage that became the temple, per oral account
- 1901 Venerable Thích Trừng Thanh became abbot
- 1946 The temple was ruined during the war, lasting to 1948
- 1994 The largest restoration began, lasting until 2019
From the book
Trung Hậu Temple, formally known as Tây Thiên Temple, was originally located in Trung Hậu Village, Tiền Phong Commune, Mê Linh District, Hà Nội. Today, it belongs to Mê Linh Commune, Hà Nội.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Trung Hậu Temple?
Trung Hậu Temple is located at Mê Linh Commune, Hà Nội, Vietnam.
When was Trung Hậu Temple founded?
Founded by Patriarch Phổ Vọng, probably before 1625 (according to tradition)
Is Trung Hậu Temple a ranked heritage site?
The book does not state a heritage ranking for this temple.
What is the formal name of Trung Hậu Temple?
Its formal (literary) name is Tây Thiên Temple.