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Chan Tien Pagoda - Ha Noi (Photo: Huy Hoang)

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Chan Tien Pagoda - Ha Noi (Photo: Huy Hoang)

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The name of Chan Tien Pagoda was combined by the names of Chan Cam and Quan Chung Tien villages, located nearby the ancient Lake of Luc Thuy (Hoan Kiem Lake now)

The pagoda was built in 11th century with the name Bao Thien in Tien Thi village (in the area of the present Ha Noi Cathedral)

In 18th century, the pagoda was moved to An Phu village and renamed Chan Tien

When Hoa Lo Prison was built by the French, the pagoda was moved to The Giao village

Three–entrance gate of pagoda was built following old architecture with a steeple near the roof, facing the west

Large front pavilion had two pillars and a incensory made of stone

Tam Bao altar located in the middle of front pavilion with two guardian statues and Duc Ong, Thanh Hien altars

Tam Bao altar is decorated with many bronze buddha statues

Guardian statues and Thanh Hien altar in front pavillion

Duc Ong altar

Sophisticated wooden Avalokitesvara buddha statue

Tu phu cong dong altar

Mother God altar

Ancestor altar

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