Linh Son Hoa Dong Pagoda (Hoa Dong Pagoda)

About this location

Hoa Dong Pagoda – A Zen Sanctuary Amid the Ba Den Mountains Held amidst the forests and peaks of Ba Den Mountain, Hoa Dong Pagoda stands out with its Southern Vietnamese architectural style, serene ambiance, and natural surroundings. Linh Son Hoa Dong Tu, commonly known as Hoa Dong Pagoda, is a Buddhist temple within the spiritual complex on Ba Den Mountain, Binh Minh Ward, Tay Ninh Province. According to the Management Board of Ba Den Mountain National Tourism Area, the pagoda was restored from an older temple where Venerable Thich Giac Dien practiced in the mid-20th century. The current structure was established in 2008 under the Mahayana Buddhist tradition, presided over by Venerable Thich Nghiem Trong. Covering an area of approximately 200 m², the temple is secluded in a forested mountainous area at an elevation of about 350 meters. The architecture incorporates a four-pillar structure with three bays and three spans, reflecting the quintessential style of Southern Vietnamese pagodas. Nestled among forest trees and mountainous terrain, it offers a highly private and tranquil setting, well-suited for psychological dramas, documentaries, and scenes involving spiritual life.

Location rules

• No littering; maintain general sanitation and cleanliness
• Strictly prohibited: content that discloses state secrets, conducts anti-State propaganda, distorts history, violates national sovereignty, undermines national unity, or insults national heroes and prominent historical figures. (Article 9, Cinema Law)
• Foreign film crews are mandated to use film production services provided by a Vietnamese film production establishment
• Must agree in advance on designated areas for vehicle parking and equipment transport to avoid disrupting traffic and local community activities.
• Do not arbitrarily move Buddha statues, altars, ritual items, or sacred objects.
• Do not disrupt religious ceremonies, prayer sessions, or the daily routines of monks and Buddhist followers.

Infrastructure

Special notes

• Worship and Monastic Living Space
• Limited Grounds Area
• Access Pathway and Wooden Bridge
• Pilgrim Influx