Linh Phuoc Pagoda, Da Lat
Trại Mát, Đà Lạt, Đà Lạt, Lâm Đồng, Vietnam Buddhism
A nationally visited Buddhist temple famous for its mosaic-covered architecture.
PagodaBuddhism
One Pillar Pagoda
Chùa Một Cột / Diên Hựu Tự · Chùa Một Cột · Diên Hựu Pagoda · Lotus Pagoda
An emblematic lotus-shaped Buddhist pagoda standing on a single pillar in Hanoi.
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About One Pillar Pagoda
Identity, documented context and sacred significance.
An emblematic lotus-shaped Buddhist pagoda standing on a single pillar in Hanoi. The site is associated with the Lý dynasty and is among Hanoi’s best-known religious monuments. Its architecture and foundation legend are central to the pagoda’s national symbolic importance.
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Place TypePagoda
Religious TraditionBuddhism
Associated Buddha / BodhisattvaAvalokiteshvara
LocationBa Đình, Hanoi, Vietnam
CountryVietnam
Established / Period1049 (traditional foundation date)
ArchitectureSingle-pillar lotus-form timber pagoda
Faith, Tradition & Sacred Association
Religious tradition, dedication and sacred associations connected with this place.
Religious TraditionBuddhism
Associated Buddha / BodhisattvaAvalokiteshvara
History & Sacred Tradition
Documented history, sacred narrative and editorial synthesis are kept visibly separate.
Historical Record
The site is associated with the Lý dynasty and is among Hanoi’s best-known religious monuments.
Sacred Tradition
The traditional foundation story recounts a royal dream involving Avalokiteshvara; it is a religious account, not independently verified history.
Architecture & Sacred Complex
Single-pillar lotus-form timber pagoda
A small wooden sanctuary raised above a lotus pond on one stone support; the design evokes the lotus of Buddhist symbolism.
Practices & Visiting Information
Documented worship, observances and practices where available.
Buddhist prayer
incense offerings
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