Quang Cau temple (Great Compassion Temple)

01/04/2024 09:47

(BNP) - Quang Cau Temple, Binh Dinh commune, Luong Tai district, whose literal name is Dai Bi Tu (Great Compassion Temple), is a cultural and religious work built by local people in the 18th century.


Quang Cau temple

Originally, Quang Cau Temple was a small building with 01 compartment and 02 lean-stone. In 1971, the it was restored and embellished; people built 3 more compartments and 2 lean-stone Tien Duong and 2-compartment Thuong Dien. In 1996, people built a guest house. In 2006, people built the temple gate.


Tam Bao building (Three Treasures).

Currently, Tam Bao building of Quang Cau temple has an architecture of Chines “Dinh” letter with 3-compartment and 2-lean-stone Tien Duong and 2-compartment  Thuong Dien. In addition, there are Ancestors’ house and Mother's house in the temple grounds.

Quang Cau Temple is a place to worship Buddha, Mother, and Ancestors. This demonstrates the cultural interference and acculturation throughout the history of the relic.


The main worship space in the temple.



The Buddha statue system dates back to the Nguyen Dynasty.

In thetemple, many documents and ancient artifacts with unique cultural and artistic value are preserved, such as a system of Buddha statues, incense trees dating back to the Nguyen Dynasty. These artifacts make an important contribution to researching and understanding Quang Cau temple's history, the process of establishing the village, and the religious and cultural practices of the local people.


System of horizontal lacquered board and pair of wood panels at the temple.

Quang Cau temple is ranked as a provincial historical-cultural relic in Decision No. 706/QD-UBND dated June 23, 2020.

By P.H