Tu Hieu Pagoda
Tu Hieu Pagoda
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Lovely temple in very nice gardens and pine forest.Can listen to the monks chanting a couple of times a day. Run by a famous monk. Beautiful energy.
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yoko
Tokyo Prefecture, Japan13 contributions
Sept 2024 • Solo
Here is the main site for my trip to Vietnam in 2024.
I had been forgetting about mindfulness practice due to my messed up daily life, so decided to visit this pagoda to do mindfulness walking.
From this visit and this circumstance, I could understand more about what Thích Nhất Hạnh had touched us.
Here brought me to sit and calm down.
Very peaceful place.
I had been forgetting about mindfulness practice due to my messed up daily life, so decided to visit this pagoda to do mindfulness walking.
From this visit and this circumstance, I could understand more about what Thích Nhất Hạnh had touched us.
Here brought me to sit and calm down.
Very peaceful place.
Written 2 October 2024
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Emily K
4 contributions
May 2016 • Solo
I stay in Dieu Tram - nun center of Plum village in Vietnam next to Tu Hieu Pagoda for one month. We walking mediation around Tu Hieu every early morning. It is so beautiful and peaceful. It better to visit in early morning so you can enjoy super fresh air, baby sunshine and morning chanting. Another beautiful is image of a monk sweep the floor. If u come here around 6:30 am, u have chance to see nuns walking meditation or 8:00 am monkS working meditation. Monks from Tu Hieu also go to Dieu Tram center to have dinner every Thurday and Sunday. Every Sunday, if u go to Tu Hieu, by the way, u can join day for public in Dieu Tram. It starts at 8:00 am, working meditation, then have lunch in noble silient, afternoon practise deep listening. It is wonderful experience.
Enjoy!
Enjoy!
Written 3 May 2016
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M K
Pokhara, Nepal96 contributions
Dec 2015 • Solo
As a practitioner in the Plum Village tradition, it was very exciting for me to visit this pagoda where Thich Naht Hanh ordained, and I believe remains abbot in name. As I have done retreats at Thai Plum Village, I have met many of the Vietnamese who have traveled across the border due to restrictions in place for practicing this tradition in Vietnam. They sell many books by Thay, as well as some of his calligraphy. I was able to get a scroll with a quote of his for my altar. It is a peaceful forest setting, and quiet when not visited by the giant Asian tour buses. I was able to listen to the morning chanting ceremony, which was lovely.
Written 17 December 2015
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lsg181
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia3,014 contributions
Jul 2019 • Friends
The world zen master’s original ordained temple and currently residing here. According to the little English speaking nun (Hope to get it right), the meditation is daily 430am and 7pm. 2 hours by car from Danang town, you may charter one way or two ways car. Love the amazing place and wishing to be back here with an overnight stay nearby to join the meditation. Meeting the master is relatively unsure and depends on master’s health and outdoor timing.
Written 19 July 2019
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Miriam K
Maun, Botswana25 contributions
May 2016 • Family
So many Buddhist temples in Vietnam seem to be completely divorced from Buddhist teachings and values. This temple, where Thic Nhat Han trained as a child, is different. Physically beautiful, with gorgeous, simple architecture, bonsai, and orchids; and also a spiritually powerful place that promotes a contemplative state. The monks and nuns were also quietly welcoming, and appeared to be joyful.
Written 27 May 2016
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Faye S
Adelaide, Australia86 contributions
May 2019 • Couples
We arrived early 7.30am to visit here before the hoards of tourists which didn't disappoint. This is the temple where Thich Nhat Hahn the famous Buddhist Monk now resides. This area is extremely peaceful and you can walk around the grounds and soak in the atmosphere. It has a meditative feel to it and the nuns and monks walk around the grounds too. We were lucky enough to hear the nuns chanting. the buildings are old and there is some renovations going on. It was a magical experience.
Written 1 June 2019
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eve135
Singapore, Singapore52 contributions
Nov 2019 • Solo
I went to pay my respects to master thich nhat hanh. It is a lovely old monastery full of historical artefacts like tombs. However the main hall is under construction and so it is noisy to pray. There are many rivers nearby so mosquitoes are aplenty. Bring insect repellant. I hope master thich nhat hamh has some too. :(
Written 19 November 2019
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Judy M
13 contributions
Mar 2019 • Solo
i went to this pagoda because it was so peaceful. lunch can be had with the nuns. i didn't do it so i can't tell you if it was good but i imagine so. the famous monk is there. he's sickly, weak but still amazing to hear speak which he does once/twice a week depending on his health.
Written 12 May 2019
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tranzactnow
Perth, Australia735 contributions
Jun 2017 • Solo
I visited Tu Hieu Pagoda with my tour guide which was a real advantage as it was able to have explained to me the significance of the various structures I was seeing. It was a lovely peaceful place to visit where I was able to understand more about the culture of many Vietnamese
Written 21 June 2017
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Love to Travel
Potters Bar, UK804 contributions
Oct 2017 • Couples
This is still actively used with monks living here.
It doesn't have the impressive structure of the Thien My pagoda or the gardens of the tombs, it is far more humble. There are a significant number of stupas around, the area is less structured and some of the walking is on grass (wear insect repellent).
If you are touring independently it is worth a quick call in (it is free to visit), however if you're organised tour doesn't include it, it is not worth going out of your way to add it.
It doesn't have the impressive structure of the Thien My pagoda or the gardens of the tombs, it is far more humble. There are a significant number of stupas around, the area is less structured and some of the walking is on grass (wear insect repellent).
If you are touring independently it is worth a quick call in (it is free to visit), however if you're organised tour doesn't include it, it is not worth going out of your way to add it.
Written 27 October 2017
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Does anyone know if it is possible to participate in retreats or daily meditations at the Tu Hieu ? i'm planning to go at the beginning of january 2025. Anyone have a contact to ask directly? thank you very much!
Written 11 June 2024
There Is a big park around and the entrance Is free, I think you can go there with no problems. But no contacts, sorry
Written 29 June 2024
Do you happen to know if the daily meditations at 430am and 7pm are in English?
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Written 11 November 2019
Does anyone know if it is possible to participate in retreats or daily meditations at the Tu Hieu Temple in Vietnam, the temple where Thich Nhat Hanh spent his final years? Thank you very much
Written 11 June 2024
Hello friends! Do the nuns fix lunch every day? What time? Has anyone encountered thay? Can you walk or ride a bike from pilgrimage village? Anything helps! I’ll be there 2weeks in September and plan to go daily 🙏
Written 4 August 2019
Hello friends! Do the nuns fix lunch every day? What time? Has anyone encountered thay? Can you walk or ride a bike from pilgrimage village? Anything helps! I’ll be there 2weeks in September and plan to go daily 🙏
Written 4 August 2019
Limited English but certain Vietnamese nun from US can help
Written 5 August 2019
Hello Emily,
Do you know if we need to book a place before staying here as a lay-friend? I've been to the Thai Plum Village & I had to pre-book my space.
I wanted to stay in Tu Hieu, I've not been able to find much information online.
Written 26 June 2019
I don't know if there are over-night options. i do know that the nun's fix lunch and they will share with visitors.
Written 27 June 2019
I am going to Tu Hieu Temple in late March and would like to sit mediation. What time is morning meditation, chanting and service?
Written 1 March 2019
What are the operating days/hours?
Written 2 November 2018
I think the operating hours are just during the day light hours
Written 4 November 2018
Why does Jeff B post his review in the wrong place? This page is about the Tu Hieu Pagoda, but Jeff's review is about another pagoda in Hue, the Thien Mu Pagoda! It does not belong here. Why does TripAdvisor approve his review when it is submitted on the wrong page? Why is there nowhere to go when you notice a factual mistake among the reviews on TripAdvisor?
Written 15 November 2016
Hi there
Does anyone know whether it is possible to go and stay at the Tu Hieu Pagoda for a week or so, and join the routine?
Thanks,
Peter
Written 30 May 2015
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