Chùa Vĩnh Nghiêm, Buddhist temple in Bac Giang Province, Vietnam
Chùa Vĩnh Nghiêm is a Buddhist temple in Bac Giang Province situated where the Luc Nam and Thuong rivers meet. The grounds span roughly one hectare and feature traditional architecture arranged from south to north.
The temple was founded in 1016 as Chuc Thanh Pagoda during the Ly Dynasty and received its current name in the late 13th century under King Tran Nhan Tong. This renaming marked a turning point in its role and significance.
The temple serves as an important center for Buddhist education in Vietnam and marks the origin of the Truc Lam Trinity movement. This teaching tradition continues to shape spiritual practices at the site today.
The temple sits roughly 70 kilometers northwest of Hanoi and remains open regularly for visitors. Dress respectfully when exploring the grounds.
The grounds preserve a collection of ancient woodblocks carved with Buddhist teachings in Southern Vietnamese and Chinese characters. These rare artifacts document centuries of religious knowledge transmission.
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