Chapter 70 of 72 in Hà Nội: Renowned Historic Buddhist Temples · pages 679–689
Vệ Hồ Temple
Vạn Niên Temple
Chùa Vệ Hồ
Vạn Niên Temple was originally Vạn Tuế Temple, built in 1011 by Emperor Lý Thái Tổ after moving the capital. Zen masters Lâm Huệ Sinh, Thảo Đường and Biện Tài served here; it holds a 600 kg jadeite Buddha.
Key facts
- Address
- Tây Hồ Ward · Open in Google Maps
- Founded
- Vạn Tuế Temple founded in 1011 under Lý Thái Tổ
- Heritage status
- National architectural-artistic site (1996)
- Lineage
- Thảo Đường, Vô Ngôn Thông, other lineage
- Book pages
- 679–689
Highlights
- Vạn Tuế Temple built in 1011, a year after the capital moved
- Home of Zen masters Huệ Sinh, Thảo Đường and Biện Tài
- A 600 kg jadeite Śākyamuni statue installed in 2010
Milestones
- 1011 Emperor Lý Thái Tổ had Vạn Tuế Temple built
- 1014 Sangha head Thẩm Văn Uyển requested an ordination altar at the temple
- 1044 Thảo Đường was named National Master after correcting a text
- 1996 Ranked as a heritage site by the Ministry of Culture and Information
- 2010 The jadeite Śākyamuni statue was enshrined
From the book
Vệ Hồ Temple, whose formal name is Vạn Niên Temple, was formerly located in Vệ Hồ Hamlet, Xuân La Commune, Từ Liêm District, Hà Nội. Xuân La was one of the twenty-four communes of the former Từ Liêm District. When Tây Hồ District was established, Xuân La Commune was transferred to the new district and became Xuân La Ward. Following the 2025 administrative reorganization, the temple now belongs to Tây Hồ Ward.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Vệ Hồ Temple?
Vệ Hồ Temple is located at Tây Hồ Ward, Hà Nội, Vietnam.
When was Vệ Hồ Temple founded?
Vạn Tuế Temple founded in 1011 under Lý Thái Tổ
Is Vệ Hồ Temple a ranked heritage site?
National architectural-artistic site (1996)
Which Zen lineage is Vệ Hồ Temple associated with?
According to the book, the temple is associated with the Thảo Đường, Vô Ngôn Thông, other lineage tradition.
What is the formal name of Vệ Hồ Temple?
Its formal (literary) name is Vạn Niên Temple.