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Tu Hieu Monastery

Chùa Từ Hiếu · Chùa Từ Hiếu · Tu Hieu Pagoda

Thủy Xuân, Huế, Vietnam Associated Buddha / Bodhisattva: Thích Nhất Hạnh

A forested Buddhist monastery notable for its monastic and Zen teaching associations.

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About Tu Hieu Monastery

Identity, documented context and sacred significance.

A forested Buddhist monastery notable for its monastic and Zen teaching associations. Vietnam’s official tourism portal identifies Từ Hiếu as the monastery where Thích Nhất Hạnh trained as a novice. The monastery is closely associated with the early religious formation of Zen teacher Thích Nhất Hạnh.

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Place TypeMonastery
Religious TraditionBuddhism
Tradition / DenominationVietnamese Thiền (Zen)
Associated Buddha / BodhisattvaThích Nhất Hạnh
LocationThủy Xuân, Huế, Vietnam
CountryVietnam

Faith, Tradition & Sacred Association

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Religious TraditionBuddhism
Tradition / DenominationVietnamese Thiền (Zen)
Associated Buddha / BodhisattvaThích Nhất Hạnh

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Historical Record

Vietnam’s official tourism portal identifies Từ Hiếu as the monastery where Thích Nhất Hạnh trained as a novice.

Practices & Visiting Information

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Zen meditation
Buddhist prayer

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October 15, 2026