Ky Thuy Pagoda

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The pagoda is located in Ky Thuy Hamlet, Bich Hoa Commune, Thanh Oai District, Hanoi City Noi (now part of Ky Thuy Village, Thanh Ky Hamlet, Binh Minh Commune, Hanoi City). NgThe pagoda is located in the space of the ancient Ky Thuy Village, adjacent to the Ky Thuy Communal House relic and near National Highway 21B, making it very convenient for local people and Buddhists to visit, worship, and enjoy the scenery

Ky Thuy Pagoda is a spiritual place of worship dedicated to the Buddha according to the Mahayana (Northern) Buddhist tradition of the Vietnamese people. The altar system in the main hall solemnly displays ancient statues such as: the Three Buddhas of the Three Times, Amitabha Trinity, Shakyamuni Buddha, the Nine Dragons Throne, along with Bodhisattvas, Dharma Protectors and the Mr.PhBehind the Upper Hall, there is usually a space for co-worshipping Patriarchs who have merit in maintaining the lineage of the Dharma and an altar to the Mother Goddesses (Three Palaces of Holy Mothers), following the model of 'Buddha in front, Saints/Mothers behind' characteristic of ancient pagodas in northern Vietnam.

The pagoda is closely associated with the process of land reclamation and village founding, and is a symbol of the simple and benevolent spiritual life of many generations of residents in Ky Thuy Hamlet. Through the ups and downs of history and time, the pagoda has undergone several restorations and renovations to preserve the traditional architectural features of the old Doai countryside.