Pagode Thiện Minh, Vietnamese Buddhist pagoda in Sainte-Foy-lès-Lyon, France.
The Thiện Minh Pagoda is a temple with a polygonal structure that tapers upward, featuring overlapping roofs that decrease in size at each level. The roofline is topped by a tall spire adorned with descending discs.
The Vietnamese Buddhist Association of Rhône-Alpes began construction in 1984 and finished the temple in 1990. Following a fire, it was rebuilt from 2006 to 2011.
The garden surrounding the temple contains sculptures and artworks that depict key moments from Buddha's life and how Buddhism developed. These pieces are woven into the everyday landscape that visitors experience while walking through the grounds.
The temple is open on most days but has varying hours depending on whether it is a weekday or weekend. It helps to check in advance what times work best for your visit, since the schedule changes throughout the week.
The temple houses a collection of sacred texts in multiple languages, including Vietnamese, Chinese, English, and French. These writings can be viewed by visitors on weekends.
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