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Temple
Quan Su Temple, Hanoi
Temple is where Buddhists worship. When people go to temples, they often tend to pray for everything they desire. However, according to Buddhist beliefs, the Buddha only blesses with peace and not with wealth. Therefore, it would be more appropriate if you visit a temple to pray for health, peace, and protection.
Communal House
Van Phuc Silk Village Communal House, Hanoi
Communal houses are ancient architectural structures in Vietnamese villages, dedicated to Thanh Hoang. These places are not only for worship but also serve as central meeting points for villagers to gather, hold meetings, or organize ceremonies. According to ancient beliefs, communal houses were built in the center of the village, facing the river.
Shrine
Sóc Shrine, Sóc Sơn
Shrine is a place of worship for gods, or famous figures, military generals who have contributed to the country such as: Ly Nam De, Tran Hung Dao, To Hien Thanh… When visiting the shrine, you can pray for career, wealth, love…
If the temple is a place to worship Buddha then the communal house is a traditional architectural structure in Vietnamese villages to worship the Village deity. It is also a gathering place for villagers. That's why the location to build a communal house is usually in the center of the village, facing towards the direction with many rivers and streams.
Shrine
Floating Shrine, Ho Chi Minh City
Shrine is smaller in scale than a temple. This is a place where gods, or heroic figures who have contributed to the country, or even the deceased who are considered sacred to the local people, can be worshiped. Shrines are often built in quiet places, on mountainsides, in forests, on high hills…
Palace
Community-built Altar
Similar to a shrine, an altar is a place of worship, albeit on a smaller scale. Altars typically worship Buddha, Mother Goddess, or famous deities. Individuals or communities can come forward to build altars.
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