Phat Quang Pagoda

About this location

Phat Quang Pagoda – A Truc Lam Zen sanctuary in the heart of Vinh Trach countryside. Phat Quang Pagoda is located in Vinh Trach Commune, Thoai Son District, An Giang Province. Originally a simple hermitage built by Venerable Thich Dao Toan of the Truc Lam Yen Tu Zen lineage for spiritual practice, the site was officially established as Phat Quang Pagoda by the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha of An Giang Province in 2022. The pagoda's atmosphere is deeply connected to monastic life and meditation, featuring a recently completed retreat area known as Hai Dao Tu Than. This location offers high visual value through its serene ambiance, monastic spaces, and the contrast between religious architecture and the rural landscape of Thoai Son. Suitable for Buddhist documentaries, films on Southern Vietnamese culture and beliefs, psychological dramas, rural life reports, films about meditation, and scenes depicting characters seeking tranquility or practicing monastic life. Information compiled by: PTIT. Photo source: PTIT.

Location rules

• Maintain the serenity and solemnity of the monastic space.
• Do not move or touch Buddha statues, altars, or religious artifacts without permission.
• For scenes involving monastic activities or images of monks, the scope of filming and the usage of footage must be agreed upon in advance.

Infrastructure

Special notes

• The access road to the pagoda is relatively narrow, which may pose challenges for large production vehicles.
• During the full moon (15th day of the lunar month), the first day of the lunar month, holidays, or Buddhist events, the number of visitors may increase, potentially affecting space control and sound recording.