Đồng Ngọ Temple

About

Đồng Ngọ is an ancient temple in the Cập Nhất area, known for its Nine Grades of Lotus tower and a collection of stone implements within the grounds. Tiled roofs, old trees and objects associated with village life give the temple a distinctive atmosphere.

Visitor information

Founded

The temple's historical materials record its foundation in 971, during the Đinh period.

Visiting hours

Visiting hours may vary with the temple's daily religious schedule. Please contact the temple before your visit.

Fees

No fee has been confirmed by the temple. Please check the information posted on arrival; outside services may be charged separately.

Address

Khu vực Cập Nhất, phường Nam Đồng, thành phố Hải Phòng; trước đây thuộc xã Tiền Tiến, Hải Dương.

Highlights

• ✓The Nine Grades of Lotus tower has a history associated with Zen master Chân Nguyên.
• ✓Ancient temple grounds, frangipani trees and traditional roofs.
• ✓A collection of stone implements recalling rural life.

History and origins

According to introductory monument materials, the temple dates to the Đinh period, with its founding tradition associated with Zen master Khuông Việt. In the late 17th century, Zen master Chân Nguyên organised the construction of the Nine Grades of Lotus tower; a specialist study records the date 1692. Over time the structure and statues have suffered losses, received additions and undergone repairs, so not all statues now present can be regarded as original to the tower's construction.

Architecture & surroundings

The lotus-tower hall has superimposed roofs and contains a wooden Nine Grades of Lotus tower with nine tiers and six sides. Its lotus levels and devotional statues are the temple's artistic focus. Outside are old frangipani trees, a bridge and groups of stone objects such as mortars, troughs and rollers, arranged within the landscape.

Cultural value

The Nine Grades of Lotus tower represents a distinctive Buddhist art form preserved in the northern delta. Stone implements collected since the late 20th century also recall rural daily life and occupations, enriching the temple's cultural experience.

Events & festivals

Press reports describe local people visiting the temple in the early days of spring. Available materials have not confirmed a separate fixed festival schedule. Buddhist visitors are kindly invited to ask the temple about the year's practice sessions and ceremonies.