Thuong Chieu Zen Monastery

About this location

Thuong Chieu Zen Monastery - Buddhist Cultural Space Thuong Chieu Zen Monastery is located in Hamlet 1C, Phuoc Thai Commune, Dong Nai Province (new administrative address). This Buddhist facility is associated with Northern-tradition (Mahayana) Zen Buddhism and was situated in Long Thanh District prior to the administrative restructuring in 2025. According to local land-use planning documents, the monastery covers a recorded land area of 0.34 hectares. Associated with Buddhist life in Dong Nai, Thuong Chieu Zen Monastery holds cultural, spiritual, and religious significance. Functioning as a place for practice and study, the location has the potential to serve as a backdrop for films exploring themes of Buddhist life, meditation practices, and spiritual activities. However, the architectural features, structural layout, and current landscape should be surveyed directly before developing visual production plans. This setting can be considered for cultural documentaries, reports on Buddhism, and cinematic works exploring contemporary monastic life. Filming activities require the approval of the monastery's management unit while ensuring respect for the contemplative space and religious activities. Compiled by: PTIT Photo source: Internet

Location rules

• Strictly prohibited contents: disclosing state secrets, opposing the State, distorting history, infringing upon sovereignty, undermining national unity, and insulting historical figures or national heroes. (Article 9, Cinema Law)
• International film crews are required to use film production services provided by a Vietnamese film establishment.
• Respect the contemplative space, maintain order, minimize noise, and avoid disrupting rituals and meditation practices.
• Do not arbitrarily film or photograph in internal areas, zones reserved for monastics, or places with restricted recording signs.
• Do not arbitrarily move, arrange, or use ritual items, Buddha statues, and religious artifacts as props.
• Film crews are responsible for maintaining cleanliness, protecting the landscape, and restoring the area to its original state after filming concludes.
• Do not organize scenes with actions, dialogue, or imagery that affects the sanctity of the Buddhist space.

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