Chapter 71 of 72 in Hà Nội: Renowned Historic Buddhist Temples · pages 690–701
Võ Lăng Temple
Linh Quang Temple
Chùa Võ Lăng
Linh Quang Temple stands in a Buddha-statue carving village; legend says Đoàn Thượng restored it and gave it its name around 1210. The 1834–1840 restoration shaped today's Main Hall; it houses Thanh Oai district's Buddhist office.
Key facts
- Address
- Võ (Vũ) Lăng Village, Dân Hòa Commune (approximate location) · Show on the map
- Founded
- Unclear; possibly Lý–Trần, restored c. 1210 (according to tradition)
- Heritage status
- No heritage ranking is mentioned in the book
- Book pages
- 690–701
Highlights
- Statue-carving village, the temple keeps many old statues
- The 1834–1840 restoration was led by Zen Master Chiếu Quyền
- Venerable Thích Thanh Viên made it a revolutionary base
Milestones
- 1210 Per legend, Đoàn Thượng restored the old temple and named it Linh Quang
- 1736 Monk Như Tâm and villagers restored the temple
- 1775 Patriarch Pháp Thành repaired the Main Hall
- 1834 A large-scale restoration began, completed in 1840
- 1913 Zen Master Thích Nguyên Phi became abbot
- 1949 Venerable Thích Thanh Viên was invited to be abbot
From the book
Võ Lăng Temple, formally known as Linh Quang Temple, is an ancient temple with a long history that plays a vital role in the cultural and spiritual life of the community in Vũ / Võ Lăng Village, Dân Hòa Commune, Hà Nội. Võ Lăng is a famous craft village known for its tradition of carving Buddha statues.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Võ Lăng Temple?
Võ Lăng Temple is located at Võ (Vũ) Lăng Village, Dân Hòa Commune, Hà Nội, Vietnam.
When was Võ Lăng Temple founded?
Unclear; possibly Lý–Trần, restored c. 1210 (according to tradition)
Is Võ Lăng Temple a ranked heritage site?
The book does not state a heritage ranking for this temple.
What is the formal name of Võ Lăng Temple?
Its formal (literary) name is Linh Quang Temple.