Me Tri Thuong Pagoda

Thien Truc Pagoda, also known as Me Tri Thuong Pagoda or To Qua Pagoda, is a religious and belief relic closely associated with Me Tri village, Hanoi. The pagoda was built on ancient land with a long history and longstanding cultural tradition. This is also a countryside famous for its fragrant Tam rice variety, once chosen as an offering to the king.

According to legend, the pagoda was founded around the 17th–18th century by Zen Master Quang Lo. On a trip through Me Tri, seeing the beautiful scenery and favorable terrain, the monk mobilized the villagers to build the pagoda to spread Buddhism. After the pagoda was completed, Zen Master Quang Lo became its first patriarch. With the Sino-Vietnamese name Thien Truc Tu, the pagoda belongs to the Cao Dong Zen sect of Vietnamese Buddhism.

Besides its historical value, Thien Truc Pagoda also has architectural and artistic value. Through many generations, the pagoda has held an important position in the cultural, spiritual, and religious life of the local community. Visiting Thien Truc Pagoda, tourists have the opportunity to learn about Buddhist traditions and the longstanding cultural features of Me Tri village.