Linh Sơn Tiên Thạch Temple

About

Linh Sơn Tiên Thạch Temple stands on the slope of Bà Đen Mountain and is linked to the Buddhist history of Tây Ninh. The temple and nearby Điện Bà shrine form a pilgrimage setting that includes both Buddhist worship and devotion to Linh Sơn Thánh Mẫu.

Visitor information

Founded

Founded in 1745 according to Bà Đen Mountain tourism-area records.

Visiting hours

Please ask the temple about visiting hours and the practice schedule before coming.

Fees

Please consult the guidance and posted information at the destination; services outside the temple may be charged separately.

Address

Lưng chừng núi Bà Đen, khu vực Bình Minh, tỉnh Tây Ninh.

Highlights

• ✓A historic temple on the slopes of Bà Đen Mountain.
• ✓Two dragon-carved stone pillars preserved in the front hall.
• ✓A temple setting linked with the Điện Bà complex and traditional commemorative celebrations.

History and origins

Tourism-area records state that Zen master Đạo Trung–Thiện Hiếu founded the temple in 1745. War caused considerable damage; restoration took place in stages from 1956 and continued in later periods.

The stone pillars in the front hall survive from an early 20th-century renovation.

Architecture & surroundings

Courtyards, the front hall, Buddha hall and patriarch stupas follow the mountainside. Điện Bà occupies a space near the cliff and serves a distinct religious function. When viewing statues, distinguish Buddhist figures from Linh Sơn Thánh Mẫu within the complex.

Cultural value

The site shows the interweaving of Buddhism and southern Vietnamese folk beliefs. The Lady’s festival was added to the national intangible cultural heritage list in 2019, reflecting the vitality of community life around Bà Đen Mountain.

Events & festivals

The Linh Sơn Thánh Mẫu festival usually takes place on lunar 5th-month days 4–6, with the main day on the 5th. Certain rites are reserved for designated participants. Please consult each year’s programme and follow the temple’s and organisers’ instructions.