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Finding Jesus (Buddha and Confucius, too) at the Cao Dai Holy See

November

I mentioned the Cao Dai temple in Trang Bang in my last post, but we also visited the huge Cao Dai Holy See in Tay Ninh last week.

Remember when Lt. Dan asked Forrest Gump if he had found Jesus yet, and Gump replied that he didn’t know he was supposed to be looking for him? Well, as we watched the daily noon service at the Cao Dai Holy See with Rotary Club members and Vietnam veterans from Rockland County, my father unexpectedly found Jesus, depicted along with Buddha, Confucius and other religious figures inside the massive, ornately decorated temple.

Our tour guide explained that Cao Dai, a Vietnamese religion, combines elements of Buddhism, Confucianism, Christianity and other world religions. It can get confusing, so just click here if you want more information about the faith. And, here’s a quick slideshow with the sights and sounds of part of the noon service.
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This entry was posted on Tuesday, November 20th, 2007 at 4:53 pm by Nicole Neroulias.
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