Tay An Temple

VIETNAM, An Giang, Chau Doc

According to the records, General Doan Uan built the temple in 1847. The main hall and Patriarch Hall were repaired in 1860 and the temple was later restored a number of times. The temple’s current appearance is the result of restoration work undertaken in 1958. It is listed as a National Cultural Heritage Site.
The principal buildings in the temple include the main gate, the main hall, a lecture hall, and Patriarch Hall, all of which exhibit a blend of oriental and Indian architectural styles. The main gate is three bays wide. The eave corners are curved upwards and the main ridge is decorated with a pair of dragons. The roof and portico of the two-story main hall are Indian in architectural style. A two-tier Buddha niche is situated within the hall with Sakyamuni Buddha as the main statue. The temple also holds over 200 statues of Buddhas and Bodhisattvas, most of which were carved from precious wood.