Thien Khanh Pagoda

About this location

Thien Khanh Pagoda – A Buddhist Sanctuary in the Heart of the City Located in Long An Ward, Tay Ninh, Thien Khanh Pagoda is a Mahayana Buddhist sanctuary with a history dating back to 1911, closely intertwined with local Buddhist activities. Situated at 48 Luu Van Te Street, Long An Ward, Tay Ninh Province, Thien Khanh Pagoda belongs to the Mahayana Buddhist tradition. Founded in 1911, Most Venerable Thich Phap Luu served as its first abbot. Across various historical periods, the pagoda underwent multiple restorations and reconstructions, with the current main sanctuary and lecture hall completed in 2002. The location is well-suited for filming Southern Vietnamese Buddhist life, religious ceremonies, and Buddhist educational activities. Film crews should conduct an on-site technical scout to evaluate the architectural layout, lighting conditions, and permissible filming areas.

Location rules

• Strictly prohibited content includes: disclosing state secrets, disseminating anti-State propaganda, distorting history, infringing on national sovereignty, undermining national solidarity, and defaming prominent figures or national heroes. (Article 9, Law on Cinema)
• Foreign film crews are mandated to engage film production services provided by a licensed Vietnamese cinema service provider.
• Special caution is required when filming within Protection Zone I of historical-cultural relics, scenic sites, religious and spiritual structures, as well as military, security, and defense zones, in compliance with specialized management regulations.
• Do not disrupt religious ceremonies, chanting sessions, or the daily routines of monastics and Buddhist followers.
• Do not relocate Buddha statues, altars, ritual implements, or worship paraphernalia without prior permission.
• Parking locations and equipment staging/transport routes must be mutually agreed upon in advance to prevent obstruction of traffic and local neighborhood activities.

Infrastructure

Special notes

• Religious and Monastic Education Activities
• Large Gatherings
• Protection of Structures and Memorial Stupas