Trúc Lâm Phương Nam Zen Monastery

About

Trúc Lâm Phương Nam Zen Monastery is a practice centre and pilgrimage destination in Mỹ Khánh, Cần Thơ. Its architecture draws on the Lý–Trần tradition, with gardens and ponds creating a quiet setting amid the waterways of southwestern Vietnam.

Visitor information

Founded

Construction began on 16/7/2013; inaugurated on 17/5/2014.

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 Mỹ Nhơn, khu vực Mỹ Khánh, Phong Điền cũ, thành phố Cần Thơ.

Highlights

• ✓The main hall, patriarch hall, bell pavilion and drum tower.
• ✓Architecture recalling Lý–Trần forms.
• ✓Ponds, gardens and statues offering places to pause in reverence.

History and origins

The national tourism database records that construction began on 16/7/2013 and inauguration took place on 17/5/2014. This is a 21st-century complex continuing the Trúc Lâm tradition, not a surviving building constructed in the Lý or Trần period.

Architecture & surroundings

The main hall and patriarch hall form the principal axis, complemented by bell and drum towers, ponds and courtyards. Timber columns, tiled roofs and statues create a dignified ensemble. Alongside worship facilities, specialised residential and practice areas require privacy.

Cultural value

The monastery helps introduce the Trúc Lâm Zen lineage in the Mekong Delta. Visitors can learn about Vietnamese Zen in a modern setting whose value lies in daily practice as well as architecture.

Events & festivals

Please ask the monastery about current observances and available retreats. Schedules may change with practice programmes; a normal visit does not mean unrestricted participation in all activities or permission to stay overnight.