1. Address of Phuc Khanh Pagoda
Phuc Khanh Pagoda is also known as So Pagoda. The pagoda is currently located at: 382 Tay Son Street, Thinh Quang Ward, Dong Da, Hanoi.
2. History of Phuc Khanh Pagoda
According to the abbot’s share, Phuc Khanh Pagoda was built under the Tran Dynasty and has undergone many renovations and repairs.
In the 30s of the 20th century, the temple continued to be repaired and became the country’s Buddhist university.
So pagoda has trained many high-ranking monks and nuns, making it the mainstay of Vietnamese Buddhism.
Note: Today, the Buddhist school site has been moved to another location, not on the temple grounds.
3. What time does Phuc Khanh Pagoda close?
Phuc Khanh Pagoda is open every day of the week, from 5:00 am to 9:00 pm.
Note: Depending on each holiday, New Year, full moon day, the 1st, opening/closing hours change flexibly.
4. Directions to Phuc Khanh To Dinh
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How to go to Phuc Khanh To Dinh by car?
Phuc Khanh Pagoda is located in a convenient location, so Buddhists in many places can come to worship by different means such as taxi, bus, etc.
Bus routes: 01, 02. Ticket price: 10,000 VND/way (full route).
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How to go to Phuc Khanh To Dinh by motorbike?
Phuc Khanh Pagoda is located in Dong Da District, so you can go to Xa Dan and then turn to Nguyen Luong Bang. Then run along Tay Son street and you will see the pagoda on the left
Note: You remember to check the front row of pages before starting and avoid traffic rules.
5. Architecture at Phuc Khanh Pagoda
Phuc Khanh Pagoda is a harmonious combination between Northern and Lam Te Zen architecture.
The general trend of the structure and appearance of the pagoda is towards the simple and simple beauty, bearing the style of “pure and sanctity”.
The simplicity, rusticity, bass but majesty of Phuc Khanh Pagoda is reflected from the image of Tam Quan to the internal structure.
Tam Quan of the pagoda is built in the style of 2 floors, the upper floor has a bell tower. The main door and two side doors are designed in an arc shape, the main door is twice as large as the side door.
The two sides of Tam Quan have a combination of two pillars, the top of which is covered with the image of a crocodile adoring each other.
Although Tam Quan Gate has been obscured by the surrounding residential area, it still retains the beauty of its “birthday” and is stable and solid.
Nowadays, if we want to enter the temple, we usually go through the small gate, round from the right side of the main hall to enter.
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Structural style of the word “Cong” inside Phuc Khanh Pagoda
The pavilions from the front hall, the main hall, the harem, the ancestral house, etc. in Phuc Khanh pagoda, are arranged according to the letter “Cong”.
The front hall consists of 5 compartments, inside the Buddha Palace is decorated with dignity. The light shines in harmony, combining from natural and artificial light sources (electricity, lights, sunlight, ..) to increase the beauty of the atmosphere and purity of the meditation place.
Next, the harem of the temple consists of three compartments. In the middle, place the altar of the ancestors who have merit to enlighten, maintain and develop the pagoda. Next to it is a place to worship the Holy Mother.
Behind is the ancestral house, the place to worship the Great Patriarch Calendar and the abbots of the temple.
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Buddha tower and model of rocky mountains and rockery in Phuc Khanh pagoda
Phuc Khanh Pagoda has a thousand-eyed, thousand-armed Buddha, located in the courtyard of the temple.
The Buddha tower is built into two roofs, the upper roof is located in the center of the lower roof. The roof is curved, the dragon station, the roof layer is arranged vertically from high to low.
The roof truss is fixed by the column truss system, especially the rigidity and stability of four large wooden pillars around the tower.
In front of the Buddha tower is a large copper incense burner, the Buddha inside is sitting on a brown wooden table.
In the schoolyard, images of stone and mountain formations modeled according to the natural landscape are elaborately and meticulously made.
Adding to the beauty of the pagoda is a rockery, built as simple as a small pond. Inside, there are many kinds of fish.
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Historical and cultural value of some works in Phuc Khanh pagoda.
The pagoda currently houses 20 statues dating from the Tran Dynasty.
Precious statues are not only the pride of artisans, but also become a respectable “collection” in the religious consciousness of Vietnamese people.
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The roof of prayer at Phuc Khanh Pagoda
Although the Buddhist school has moved to another place, Phuc Khanh Pagoda still holds the teaching meeting according to the wish of the abbot.
Before the light of the Buddhadharma, the sound of knocking, chanting, and the lessons in the ashram continue to enter the minds of the cultivators.
6. Who does Phuc Khanh Temple worship?
With the value of Northern Tong’s beliefs, the temple worships both Buddha and the Holy Mother and other nobles who increase immeasurable merit in the temple.
7. Praying for peace at Phuc Khanh Pagoda
Every year, Phuc Khanh Pagoda takes place many festivals, of which the most interested is probably the festival of peace at the beginning of the year.
Meaning: The ceremony of praying for peace is a Buddhist ritual, asking for good things and hoping for the protection and protection of the Buddha and following the Buddha’s teachings.
8. Note when visiting Phuc Khanh Pagoda
When visiting Phuc Khanh Pagoda, you need to keep the following notes:
– Please manage your personal belongings carefully and pay attention to the problems of speculation and profiteering of some subjects.
– When going to the temple, you need to pay attention to your clothes, words, and behavior
– If you want to feed the fish, ask the monk first or bring fish food.
Phuc Khanh Pagoda is located in a densely populated but peaceful area, a place for people to find tranquility in their own souls.
Source: Collected internet.