Chiêu Thiền Pagoda
Buddhist temple in Hanoi, Vietnam
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Chiêu Thiền Pagoda (Vietnamese: Chiêu Thiền tự, Hán Nôm: 昭禪寺) is a Buddhist temple in Kẻ Láng Village,[note 2] now Láng Ward of the capital Hanoi, Vietnam.
Completed12th century (by legend)
17th century (by records)
17th century (by records)
| Chiêu Thiền Pagoda | |
|---|---|
Chiêu Thiền tự 昭禪寺 | |
The octagon house at the main hall. | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Buddhism |
| Location | |
| Location | No.116, Chùa Láng Street,[note 1] Láng Ward, Hanoi |
| Architecture | |
| Completed | 12th century (by legend) 17th century (by records) |
History
Chiêu Thiền Pagoda is known in French as Pagode des Dames (meaning "Temple of the Ladies"). It worships Buddhist monk Từ Đạo Hạnh and was said that built by emperors Lý Anh Tông or Lý Thần Tông.[1]
The space of Chiêu Thiền Pagoda (now Chùa Láng Street) was ever home to the first feature film of Vietnamese cinema Kim Vân Kiều, which was shot in 1923. In addition, this architectural work has also appeared in a number of short documentaries by French filmmakers.
Tri-gateway...
... of Chiêu Thiền Pagoda
The second gate
The entrance path and the third gate
The main hall
