Trúc Lâm Tà Lùng Temple

About

Trúc Lâm Tà Lùng Temple stands at the foot of Phia Khoang Mountain near Tà Lùng International Border Gate. With Vietnamese traditional architecture, it provides worship and community space for Buddhists in Cao Bằng’s border region.

Visitor information

Founded

Construction began in 2014; the first phase was inaugurated in 2015.

Visiting hours

Visiting hours may vary with the practice schedule; please ask the temple before your trip.

Fees

No fee has been confirmed by the temple. Please consult notices at the destination; services outside the temple may be charged separately.

Address

Chân núi Phia Khoang, xã Phục Hòa, tỉnh Cao Bằng, gần cửa khẩu quốc tế Tà Lùng; trước đây thuộc thị trấn Tà Lùng.

Highlights

• ✓A temple near the Tà Lùng border gate.
• ✓The Three Jewels hall and ceremonial courtyard.
• ✓Documentation of the 2015 inauguration.
• ✓A gathering place for the border region’s Buddhist community.

History and origins

The project began on 1/12/2014 with community contributions. Its first phase was inaugurated on 27/11/2015, coinciding with the tenth anniversary of the establishment of the provincial Buddhist organisation. The temple continues to host services and gatherings of local Buddhists.

Architecture & surroundings

Vietnam News Agency’s inauguration report describes a complex inspired by traditional Vietnamese temples, with a Three Jewels hall, patriarch hall, front hall and gate. The main hall enshrines the Buddha, the two corridors display Arhat statues, and the grounds include greenery. Documentary photographs show its appearance and activities at the 2015 inauguration.

Cultural value

The temple’s establishment reflects the practice needs of border-region Buddhists and collective community effort. It expresses compassion and attachment to the homeland while helping maintain local Buddhist activities.

Events & festivals

On 28/5/2023, the temple held Buddha’s Birthday celebrations for Buddhist Era 2567, attended by local monks and lay Buddhists. This is a recorded past event; please ask the temple about the dates and practice schedule for each year before visiting.