Just outside Tay Ninh and 60 miles northwest of Ho Chi Minh City ( Saigon ) is the Great Temple or Holy See, the center of the intriguing Cao Dai sect. Cao Dai is a syncretist Vietnamese religious movement that incorporates aspect of Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism and even Catholicism.
The Cao Dai Temple ( as it is more commonly known ) was begun in 1933 in a unique architectural style that reflects its blended traditions. Most people visit on a day trip from Ho Chi Minh City.
Praying at Cao Dai Holy Temple
Meet at your hotel in Saigon and reach Cao Dai Temple. Our tour guide will give you an hour to freely roam around the temple grounds and feast our eyes on the intricate displays and handiwork. Cao Dai Temple took ( according to our tour guide ) 20 years to build. It’s the center of Caodaism religion which is a combination of 3 other religions, Confuicanism, Buddhism, and Taoism. The worship the Holy See which is represented by the left eye on a globe. The left eye was the chosen symbol ( instead of the right ) since it’s closer to the heart. The worshippers are garbed in all white while the religious leaders can be seen in blue ( Taoism ), red ( Confucianism ), and yellow ( Buddhism ). After our praying at Cao Dai Holy Temple, we return to your hotel in Saigon and trip ends here.
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