Phước Hậu Temple

About

Phước Hậu is a patriarchal temple in the Hậu River region, distinguished by gardens of scriptures carved into stone. Visitors can worship, learn the temple’s history and pause to read passages among the trees.

Visitor information

Founded

A small hermitage became Đông Hậu Temple in 1894; it was renamed Phước Hậu in 1910.

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

Ấp Đông Hậu, xã Ngãi Tứ, tỉnh Vĩnh Long; khu vực Tam Bình cũ, gần sông Hậu.

Highlights

• ✓A Dhammapada garden with Vietnamese verses engraved on stone.
• ✓The main hall, patriarch hall, scripture repository and stupas.
• ✓A history associated with eminent monks of southern Vietnamese Buddhism.

History and origins

In 1894, Lê Văn Gồng encouraged the building of Đông Hậu Temple from a small hermitage. In 1910, Venerable Hoằng Chỉnh became abbot and renamed it Phước Hậu. Associated with Venerables Khánh Anh and Thiện Hoa, the temple was designated a national revolutionary historical heritage site in 1994.

Architecture & surroundings

The main hall, middle hall and rear patriarch hall connect with gardens, stupas and scripture stones. A façade with an upper-storey form and small tower shapes provides a recognisable appearance. The Dhammapada garden is arranged as eight bodhi leaves, evoking the Noble Eightfold Path.

Cultural value

The Dhammapada translation by Venerable Thích Minh Châu is displayed in the landscape for visitors to read directly. Alongside the patriarchal temple’s historical importance, this presentation connects visiting with learning and practising the Buddha’s teachings.

Events & festivals

The temple holds patriarch memorial ceremonies and Buddhist activities. Please ask for the current schedule if you wish to attend, as anniversary dates, service times and group reception arrangements follow individual announcements.