Chùa Tam Bảo Theravāda
Chùa Tam Bảo Theravāda, founded in 1953 by Venerable Giới Nghiêm (inaugurated 1963), is the founding temple and regional headquarters of Vietnamese Theravada Buddhism across Da Nang and Quảng Nam provinces — the main Theravada centre in central Vietnam, distinct from the Mahayana tradition found in most Vietnamese temples. The most distinctive feature is five tall towers, each painted in one of the five colours of the Buddhist flag (blue, yellow, red, white, orange), with Buddha relics enshrined within. The temple is active and sees few tourists relative to the city's more famous pagodas, making it a calmer visit. Open 6 am–9 pm. Free entry.
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FAQ
Is entry free?
Yes. The temple is open from 6am to 9pm.
What is different about this pagoda?
It is Theravada, not the Mahayana style of most Vietnamese pagodas. The landmark is five towers painted blue, yellow, red, white and orange.
Where is it?
323 Phan Chau Trinh, Hai Chau, in central Da Nang. It sees fewer tourists than the city's better-known pagodas.
Where to stay nearby
The closest of these is about 0.1 km from Chùa Tam Bảo Theravāda.
