Chapter 72 of 72 in Hà Nội: Renowned Historic Buddhist Temples · pages 702–711
Xuân Canh Temple
Quan Âm Temple
Chùa Xuân Canh
Quan Âm Temple in Thượng Lão hamlet was described by a 1680 stele as the foremost scenic temple of Kinh Bắc. It keeps 11 steles and an 1839 bell, and was restored for the Thăng Long millennium.
Key facts
- Address
- Đông Anh Commune (approximate location) · Show on the map
- Founded
- Traditionally formed before the Lý dynasty (according to tradition)
- Heritage status
- National Historical and Cultural Heritage Site (13 April 2000)
- Book pages
- 702–711
Highlights
- A 1680 stele calls it the foremost temple of Kinh Bắc
- Eleven steles, dated 1680 to 1927
- Quan Âm bell of the 20th year of Minh Mệnh (1839)
Milestones
- 1680 Quan Âm stele erected; Lady Vũ Thị Ngọc Bồng donated bronze and silk
- 1710 New galleries were built and the rear hall renovated
- 1839 Casting of the Quan Âm bell began, completed in 1840
- 1927 A patron stele recording repairs to the temple was erected
- 2000 Ranked as a national heritage site by the Ministry of Culture and Information
- 2012 A ceremony launching the restoration of the temple was held
From the book
Xuân Canh Temple, whose formal name is Quan Âm Temple, is also known as Thượng Lão Temple. It was formerly located in Thượng Lão Hamlet, Xuân Canh Commune. It is now located in Đông Anh Commune, Hà Nội.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Xuân Canh Temple?
Xuân Canh Temple is located at Đông Anh Commune, Hà Nội, Vietnam.
When was Xuân Canh Temple founded?
Traditionally formed before the Lý dynasty (according to tradition)
Is Xuân Canh Temple a ranked heritage site?
National Historical and Cultural Heritage Site (13 April 2000)
What is the formal name of Xuân Canh Temple?
Its formal (literary) name is Quan Âm Temple.