Location
Buddhism had reached Vietnam very early and was eagerly adopted by its people. The Government of Vietnam decided to dedicate a temple to the Lord and recently (in 2002) the Vietnamese temple was constructed near the Maha Bodhi temple complex. Being the most recent the temple has had all the advantages of science with it and has been exquisitely constructed with serene surroundings and beautiful vicinity.
The extremely calm and serene statue of Avalokiteswara, or the very peaceful Buddha is housed within the sanctum of the temple. The statue appears to be smiling and absorbing the peaceful atmosphere around it.
