Hoi Xa Pagoda (Linh Tien)

The pagoda, whose literary name is Linh Tien Tu (Linh Tien Pagoda), was built under the general planning for traditional architecture of Hoi Xa village, now in Group 1, Phuc Loi Ward, Hanoi City. Today, although written records about the pagoda's founding date no longer remain, through the system of steles dating from the Le dynasty (1773) to the Nguyen dynasty still preserved at the pagoda and the round statues in the Tam Bao Hall, Linh Tien Pagoda can be considered an ancient structure dating to around the 18th century. The pagoda is laid out on a large, airy plot of land facing west; its architectural works include the Tien Duong (Front Hall), Thuong Dien (Upper Hall), Nha Mau (Mother House), and the garden of stupas and tombs of the abbots who passed away at the pagoda.

Like every other pagoda in the area, Linh Tien Pagoda plays an important role in the spiritual and cultural life of the village people. First, Linh Tien Pagoda has brought spiritual peace and contributed to creating a fine cultural tradition for the village community. One of the pagoda's typical activities is its festival. The annual festival of the communal house and pagoda complex takes place from the 9th to the 15th day of the second lunar month. Organization: On the morning of the 8th, the Moc Duc (bathing) ceremony is held; on the afternoon of the 9th, a water ceremony; on the 10th, offerings of vegetarian trays, oan and fruit are carried in procession; on the following days, there are sacrificial and worship ceremonies and traditional games such as chess playing, reenactment of fishing, artistic performances, and singing.

It can be said that Hoi Xa Pagoda, with its rich artifacts, especially the set of statues of the Three Times Buddhas, is truly a precious cultural heritage of Hanoi Capital and the whole country.