Hà Nội - Quán Sứ pagoda
In fifteenth century, Champa and Laos usually sent their envoys to Viet Nam to pay tribute to the Emperor. For that reason, by order of Emperor Lê Thế Tông, a resident quarter for envoys was established, called Quán Sứ (embassy). Because all of the envoys were Buddhists, the Emperor ordered building a pagoda in the precint for them to practice their religion.
On the first and fifteenth days of every lunar month, there are thousands of people coming here to visit or give offerings and pray. The pagoda still receives tens of Buddhists who often pay a visit here to pray to Buddha on ordinary days.
In 1934, Vietnamese Confederation of Buddhist Associations was established, therefore Quán Sứ pagoda was chosen to be the headquarter. Today, the pagoda is where Vietnam Buddhist Church. All around the walls inside the pagoda hanged many photos of the Buddhist Church’s activities.
Quan Su pagoda's main gate
Surrounded by crowded and noisy streets and houses of the city, there is an old pagoda whose name was given to the street where it is situated. That is Quán Sứ Pagoda, located at 73 Quán Sứ street.
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Rooftop of Quan Su pagoda
In fifteenth century, Champa and Laos usually sent their envoys to Viet Nam to pay tribute to the Emperor. For that reason, by order of Emperor Lê Thế Tông, a resident quarter for envoys was established, called Quán Sứ (embassy). Because all of the envoys were Buddhists, the Emperor ordered building a pagoda in the precint for them to practice their religion.
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Prayers in Quan Su pagoda
Quan Su pagoda’s three-door gate has a three-level roof, right at the centre is a bell tower. Behind the gate is a big tiled yard. Stepping up eleven steps, there is a square building that is the main temple with porches.
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Old prayers in Quan Su pagoda
On the first and fifteenth days of every lunar month, there are thousands of people coming Quan Su pagoda to visit or give offerings and pray. The pagoda still receives tens of Buddhists who often pay a visit here to pray to Buddha on ordinary days.
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The yellow wall
In 1934, Vietnamese Confederation of Buddhist Associations was established, therefore Quán Sứ pagoda was chosen to be the headquarter. Today, the pagoda is where Vietnam Buddhist Church. All around the walls inside the pagoda hanged many photos of the Buddhist Church’s activities.
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Superior Monk Thich Thanh Tu
In the memorial hall of Quan Su pagoda situated the lifelike wax statue of the Superior Monk Thích Thanh Tứ who passed away. He made a great contribution in uniting the branches, thence uniting Buddhist organization in the country. He held many important positions in the Buddhist Sangha of Vietnam and was a member of the national assembly.
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