Trúc Lâm Chính Pháp Zen Monastery
Trúc Lâm Chính Pháp Zen Monastery, Tuyên Quang
Tuyên Quang
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The path up to Trúc Lâm Chính Pháp Zen Monastery.
About
Trúc Lâm Chính Pháp Zen Monastery is a centre for Buddhist study, practice and community activities in Tuyên Quang. Following the spirit of the Trúc Lâm Zen tradition, it welcomes people to pay homage to the Buddha, study Buddhist texts and cultivate a life oriented towards goodness.
Visitor information
- Founded
- Foundation stone laid in 2013; construction began in 2019; inaugurated on 17/3/2024.
- Visiting hours
- Please ask the temple about visiting hours and its daily practice schedule before coming.
- Fees
- Please follow the guidance and posted prices at the destination; services provided outside the temple may be charged separately.
- Address
- Khu vực xã Tràng Đà cũ, đô thị Tuyên Quang, tỉnh Tuyên Quang.
On arrival, ask which areas are open and about the day’s practice schedule. Walk gently and speak quietly, preserving the calm of meditation halls and monastic living areas. Groups and prospective retreat participants should contact the monastery in advance.
Highlights
- The Tam Bảo hall and a lotus-holding Śākyamuni statue evoking the Flower Sermon.
- Tuệ Quang Gate, inspired by Tuệ Quang Tower at Yên Tử.
- Spaces for study, practice, Dharma talks and community activities.
History and origins
According to the Tuyên Quang provincial portal, the foundation-stone ceremony took place in 2013; formal construction began in early 2019 and the monastery was inaugurated on 17/3/2024. Its establishment involved contributions from monastics, Buddhist devotees and the local community.
Architecture & surroundings
The Tam Bảo hall is the central feature, flanked by eastern and western corridors and areas serving study and practice. Tuệ Quang Gate combines a central tower form with three entrances. The buildings accommodate worship alongside learning and shared activities.
Cultural value
The monastery adds a place to practise and learn about the Trúc Lâm tradition in Tuyên Quang. Ethical education for young people, preservation of Buddhist books and service to the community were among the aims stated at its inauguration.
Events & festivals
The 2024 inauguration was a milestone for the monastery. Those wishing to attend an upcoming retreat or observance are kindly invited to ask about the programme, registration schedule and participation requirements.
References & photo sources
Information checked: 2026-10-20. Documentary photographs may differ from current conditions.
Photo 1. The path up to Trúc Lâm Chính Pháp Zen Monastery.
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Photo 2. Documentary photograph of a stage of the meditation monastery's construction.
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Photo 3. The assembly attending the inauguration in 2024.
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Photo 4. The monastery’s inauguration ceremony in 2024.
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Photo 5. Activities during the inauguration ceremony in 2024.
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