Giác Lâm Pagoda, Buddhist temple in Tan Binh District, Vietnam.
The temple consists of three main rooms spanning 65 meters in length, with a central ceremonial hall displaying numerous Buddhist statues and artifacts.
Built in 1744 by Chinese settler Ly Thuy Long, the temple became a Buddhist sanctuary in 1772 under the guidance of abbot Thich Vien Quang.
The temple exhibits 113 religious statues, with 105 carved from wood and eight crafted in bronze, representing Buddha, Bodhisattvas, and Vietnamese folk deities.
Located at 565 Lac Long Quan Street, the temple welcomes visitors daily from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with prayer sessions occurring four times throughout the day.
A seven-story stupa reaching 32 meters contains Buddhist relics, while a Bodhi tree from Sri Lanka planted in 1953 grows in the garden.
Location: Ho Chi Minh City
GPS coordinates: 10.77944,106.64917
Latest update: May 15, 2025 17:50
Vietnam retains an architectural heritage that spans several centuries. From the Confucian temples in Hanoi to the Cham towers in the country's interior, including the imperial citadels of Hué, these structures reflect influences from Hindu, Chinese, and European traditions that have shaped the land. Each building illustrates a specific period, from the 7th century with Po Nagar's towers to modern constructions of the 20th century. The Temple of Literature in Hanoi, founded in 1070, embodies the Vietnamese educational tradition with its five successive courtyards. In Hué, the Thien Mu Pagoda has stood since 1601 with its seven-story tower rising 70 feet (21 meters) over the Parfum River. The Cham towers of Binh Dinh and Nha Trang showcase the craft of this civilization through their brick ornaments and stone sculptures. The port city of Hoi An features an architectural ensemble from the 15th century, combining Chinese, Japanese, and European styles. These sites offer a tangible journey through the country's architectural and cultural evolution.
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