Hoi Khanh Temple, Buddhist temple in Thu Dau Mot, Vietnam.
Hoi Khanh Temple sits in a wooded park with access from Yersin Street and consists of interconnected buildings arranged around entrance gates decorated with dragon and phoenix motifs. Ancient eucalyptus trees surround the complex and provide natural shade throughout the grounds.
The temple was founded in 1741 and faced destruction during the French colonial period, leading to its reconstruction about 100 meters south of the original hilltop location. This relocation changed how the building stood in relation to the expanding town around it.
The main hall contains gilded wooden statues of Buddha and bodhisattvas created by skilled local craftspeople. These works shape how worshippers engage with daily prayer and ritual in the space.
The temple is easily reached on foot from Yersin Street in Phu Cuong ward, and the wooded setting helps with navigation through the grounds. The mature trees make visits comfortable even on warm days.
Between 1923 and 1926, independence activists gathered here to meet and discuss, including Nguyen Sinh Sac, the father of Ho Chi Minh. These private gatherings contributed to political organizing during that period.
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