Ambassador's Pagoda
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Sue Wolfe
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It is a place of worship so dress appropriately—knees and shoulders need to be covered.
About this spot
The Ambassador’s Pagoda (Chùa Quán Sú’) was built in the 15th century at the request of Emperor Lê Thánh Tông to serve as a guesthouse for visiting ambassadors from nearby Laos and Siam. It was the only pagoda not to be burned or ransacked in the final days of the Le dynasty.
In 1822, the temple was renovated and opened to the public so locals could worship there. The front section is dedicated to Buddha and a school of Buddhist doctrine is located at the rear of the pagoda.
It is still an active temple and the center of Buddhism in Hanoi. It is home to a dozen monks and nuns and is especially busy during important Buddhist holidays. It is the headquarters of the Northern Buddhist Association and head office of the Vietnam Buddhist Association.
In 1822, the temple was renovated and opened to the public so locals could worship there. The front section is dedicated to Buddha and a school of Buddhist doctrine is located at the rear of the pagoda.
It is still an active temple and the center of Buddhism in Hanoi. It is home to a dozen monks and nuns and is especially busy during important Buddhist holidays. It is the headquarters of the Northern Buddhist Association and head office of the Vietnam Buddhist Association.
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