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Cao Đai Temple

Cao Đai Temple

The Cao Đài faith, a syncretic religion blending Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism, emerged in 1926 in Tây Ninh, Vietnam, as a unique spiritual movement. While the orthodox Cao Đài Tây Ninh sect established Đà Nẵng's first temple in 1938, this temple, located at 63 Hải Phòng Street, was constructed between 1956 and 1957. Today, it functions as the regional headquarters of the Cao Đài Missionary Church, one of five branches of the faith. Among the 13 Cao Đài temples in Đà Nẵng, this site holds a special prominence for followers and visitors alike.

Set within a peaceful compound, the temple's twin towers stand tall, each with its own ceremonial role—one housing a drum (Trống Lôi Âm) and the other a bell (Chuông Bạch Ngọc). The temple's three-door entrance reflects its spiritual structure: the central door reserved for officials, while the side doors offer passage to men and women separately, reinforcing the temple's reverence for order and tradition.

Inside, the simple yet dignified design of the nave exudes serenity, with a rear shrine welcoming visitors near the entrance. The main shrine, which lies ahead, is adorned with a powerful inscription, "Vạn Giáo Nhất Lý" (All religions have the same purpose). This message, set against a vibrant mural featuring the founders of the world's major religions—Mohammed, Laozi, Jesus, the Buddha, and Confucius—captures the faith's core doctrine of Thuần Chân Vô Ngã (Selflessness), highlighting the belief in universal harmony among spiritual paths.

At the temple’s heart lies the circular sanctuary, where a large globe rests, bearing the all-seeing eye of God, the emblem of the Cao Đài faith. This symbol of divine unity serves as a reminder of the faith's mission to achieve spiritual oneness and harmony among all religions. Through its profound teachings and quiet beauty, the temple offers a sacred space for reflection, a sanctuary where followers gather to nurture their connection to the divine and seek peace within the embrace of universal truth.

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