The pagoda holds the record for the highest number of Buddha statues in a single complex in Vietnam.
It is home to a notable statue of the Maitreya Buddha, which is one of the largest of its kind in the region.
The complex was established by Most Venerable Thich Giac Ung.
The grounds feature a scale replica of the Vulture Peak (Grdhrakuta) from India, significant in Buddhist history.
It serves as a primary venue for major Buddhist ceremonies and academic conferences in the Ba Ria-Vung Tau province.
Dai Tong Lam Pagoda is a expansive Buddhist complex in the Phu My town of Ba Ria-Vung Tau province, renowned for holding multiple Vietnam Record Organization certificates for its scale and statuary. The site covers approximately 100,000 square meters and features an architectural landscape dominated by thousands of Buddha statues, including a massive outdoor statue of Amitabha Buddha. The complex serves as both a place of worship and a center for Buddhist research and monastic training. Visitors navigate through meticulously landscaped gardens, ponds, and various prayer halls that reflect traditional Vietnamese Buddhist aesthetics. The pagoda's layout integrates distinct zones for meditation, public pilgrimage, and monastic living quarters. It is situated directly along National Route 51, making it a prominent landmark for travelers moving between Ho Chi Minh City and Vung Tau.
The wide plaza featuring the towering Amitabha Buddha statue provides the most comprehensive perspective of the complex's scale.
Bring a hat and sunscreen as much of the complex consists of open-air gardens with limited shade.
Walk the perimeter paths to see the smaller, less crowded statue installations away from the main temple entrance.
Carry a bottle of water, as the expansive nature of the grounds requires significant walking.
Do not climb on the pedestals of statues or touch religious artifacts; avoid visiting during peak midday sun without hydration.
Dress modestly by covering shoulders and knees; remove footwear before entering interior prayer halls; maintain a quiet demeanor throughout the grounds.
