Minh Dang Quang Dharma Institute is a Buddhist architectural complex with a large and dignified space, becoming a destination to attract Buddhist scriptures to worship and calm the soul. If you have the opportunity to visit Saigon, you should not miss this famous place to admire Buddha statues, stupas, and many records.
Where is Minh Dang Quang Institute in Saigon?
Minh Dang Quang Dharma Institute was built in 1968 by the Venerable Monk Giac Nhien, located at 505 Mai Chi Tho Street, Hanoi Highway, An Hoa Ward, District 2, City. Ho Chi Minh City, on a large area of 45,000m2. This place is used to function as a temple, besides it is also a place for training in Buddhism, so it is also known as a Dharma institute. At first, the court was just a small main hall, then it was repaired and has a large space and unique architecture as it is today. Visiting the temple, visitors can not only admire the unique architecture but also learn about many great records such as: Once the place where the largest ancient Buddha alms ceremony took place, the vihara owns 4 large stupas, the ancestral temple. It celebrates the 60th anniversary of the German patriarch and has the largest wooden stupa. 
Minh Dang Quang Institute was built in 1968 by the Most Venerable Monk Giac Nhien
How to get to Minh Dang Quang Courthouse
Experience visiting Minh Dang Quang French Institute , to move here from the center of Saigon you can easily follow the following 2 routes:
– First: Go through the direction of Saigon Bridge -> then go straight through the bridge, you will see the garden bridge on the right, there will be a right turn and turn onto Song Hanh Street (this road is parallel to Hanoi Highway) and continue going. straight -> go over the flyover you will see the Court on the right.
– Second: You go in the direction of Thu Thiem tunnel to the intersection of Tran Nao street, then turn left and go straight -> go straight to Song Hanh street -> go through the bridge to see the Court
As for those who live outside of Saigon, you can go by train, plane, or bus to reach Ho Chi Minh City. After that, you can take a taxi, bus or motorbike taxi to get to the Court. Currently, there are bus routes passing through the court such as: Bus 53, 54, 55, 56, 72, 104 and 139. 
How to get to Minh Dang Quang Courthouse
Admire the unique architecture of Minh Dang Quang Institute
What does Dang Minh Quang Institute of Saigon have? Visitors will be overwhelmed with the unique architecture and extremely large space of the court. The building is 3 floors high, 70m long and 40m wide. In particular, the upper floor area is the octagonal main hall, the middle is the area to worship the Buddha and the lower floor is the meditation hall. The area behind the monastery’s meditation hall is the Buddha’s shrine and the lower part is the lecture hall designed with a harmonious space. 
Admire the unique architecture of Minh Dang Quang Institute 
The unique architecture of the courthouse
After entering the gate, you will enjoy the fresh air with a lot of old trees, here you can go sightseeing. At the main hall, you will admire the statue of Bodhisattva and the patriarch Minh Dang Quang . The rear area is a multi-function hall with large space and Tue Tinh Duong with many items at the back. The area surrounding the work is 4 towers, of which the right side is the relic, the left is the ca lettuce, the ground floor is the reading area and the two towers behind are the place to worship the remains of Buddhists. 
Quiet atmosphere in the courtyard of the courthouse. Photo: bazantravel
The highlight of Minh Dang Quang Dharma Institute in Ho Chi Minh City is the 2-storey corridor connecting the stupas together, with a spacious and airy space. This is also an ideal place for Buddhists to participate in meditation retreats, the area on the good practice has 4 towers and 1 worshiping column designed according to traditional Buddhist architecture. On the grounds of the court, there is a precious Bodhi tree over 2000 years old that was brought back from Sri Lanka and planted in the court. 
The court is also a very beautiful virtual living place. Photo: bazantravel
Activities that attract visitors when coming to Minh Dang Quang Dharma Institute
Visiting Minh Dang Quang Dharma Institute, visitors can also participate in the great ceremony to commemorate the Patriarch, watch Dharma lectures and enjoy many attractive vegetarian dishes on the premises.
– Grand Master’s Memorial Ceremony: This is a big event for all disciples and disciples of the court. The Great Patriarch Memorial Ceremony was held as a milestone to evaluate the formation and development of Mendicant Buddhism in our country. 
Grand Master’s Memorial Ceremony
– Teaching the Dharma : At Minh Quang Dang Dharma Institute, there are about 60 monks who are studying and living. Every day after chanting, Buddhist monks and nuns will hold a meditation session at the monastery for 1 hour. On average, there will be 4 Sundays and 4 days of repentance per month, Venerable Thich Giac Toan will give a Dharma lecture here. 
Participating in dharma lectures at the courthouse
– Enjoy vegetarian dishes : In the courtyard of the court, Thien Duyen has a 2-storey restaurant built by Buddhists and a place to enjoy delicious vegetarian dishes. Besides, the restaurant also has a cafe serving a variety of drinks with a capacity of about 500 guests. Especially, on the 1st, full moon day or Buddha’s birthday, the restaurant organizes a buffet buffet to entertain guests. 
Enjoy vegetarian dishes at the court’s restaurant
Notes to know when visiting Minh Dang Quang Institute
Here are some notes you should “pocket” when planning to visit this court:
– The Court is open to welcome visitors from 8am – 8pm daily, you can arrange your time and take the initiative to visit.
– Visitors will be able to visit and park for free at the court.
– Should dress politely and discreetly when visiting the court.
Coming to Minh Dang Quang Court in Saigon, visitors can not only admire the large space and unique architectural complex here, but also relax and purify the soul in the midst of the sacred place when having the opportunity to visit. Saigon.
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