Quoc An Temple, Buddhist temple in Huế, Vietnam
Quoc An Temple is a Buddhist temple located on Hàm Long hill roughly one kilometer west of Huế's city center. The complex features a main hall with a shrine and a stupa in the garden that holds the remains of Zen Master Thích Nguyên Thiều.
A Zen master founded the temple between 1682 and 1685 under the original name Vĩnh Ân, and a local ruler renamed it to Quoc An in 1689. The name change marked an important moment in establishing the temple's role within the regional Buddhist community.
The temple functions as the main center of the Lâm Tế Zen School, where visitors can observe monks practicing meditation and performing daily rituals. The site reflects the spiritual lineage that has shaped its community for generations.
The temple sits beside the Perfume River and is easily reached on foot or by bicycle from Huế's center, particularly heading west. The grounds are laid out in an open way, making it simple to walk between different areas and find the main halls.
A natural spring emerges directly from Hàm Long hill and flows across the temple grounds, giving the site a distinctive physical quality. This flowing water has been part of the place since its earliest days and contributes to its character today.
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