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Taking Photos, Tinh Tay Ninh

 keeweechic Says:  The Cao Dai do not mind having their photo taken, although as with any culture, it is always polite to ask first so as not to offend. 

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A Blend of Religions

A Blend of Religions, Tinh Tay Ninh

 keeweechic Says:  The religion is a combination of Christianity, Buddhism, Islam, Confucianism, Hinduism, Geniism and Taoism. The core philosophy relates to the duty of the... 

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Cai Dai Temple

Cai Dai Temple, Tinh Tay Ninh

 keeweechic Says:  Cai Dai literally translated means high tower or palace. This temple is about 5km to the southeast of Tay Ninh and was built between 1933 and 1955 as the home... 

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The Eye

The Eye, Tinh Tay Ninh

 keeweechic Says:  Above the portico of the temple is the symbol of the all-seeing eye. The eye became the religions symbol after appearing in a vision to Ngo Van Chieu.. 

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Cao Daism

Cao Daism, Tinh Tay Ninh

 keeweechic Says:  "The Secular Order consists of the non-married and married who earn a living as ordinary people. Their religious duties consists in daily practising the... 

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The Great Mass

The Great Mass, Tinh Tay Ninh

 keeweechic Says:  At noon every day there is a great mass. Worshippers are separated by their gender with women on the left and men on the right. The women, as well as the lay... 

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Temple Formalities

Temple Formalities, Tinh Tay Ninh

 keeweechic Says:  When you enter the temple, you must first remove your shoes. They are perfectly safe and are there for your return. When leaving the temple, there is a guest... 

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Getting to Tay Ninh

Getting to Tay Ninh, Tinh Tay Ninh

 keeweechic Says:  Tay Ninh is about 90 kms north west of Ho Chi Minh City, close to the Cambodian border. It takes about 3 hours by car. Regular buses leave hourly at Saigon Mien... 

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Other Masses

Other Masses, Tinh Tay Ninh

 keeweechic Says:  Other Masses are held at 6 am, 6 PM and midnight, however most tourists planning to visit the temple arrive for the noon mass. There is a balcony that runs... 

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The Orchestra

The Orchestra, Tinh Tay Ninh

 keeweechic Says:  There is an orchestra of about 10 musicians who’s music is very Vietnamese. A choir of about 20 lead the congregation in the prayers. The mix of the hymns are... 

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The Centrepiece - The Altar

The Centrepiece - The Altar, Tinh Tay Ninh

 keeweechic Says:  At the front of the temple is the Devine Eye in the triangle of Justice. It is surrounded by lotus flowers on the Cosmic Globe. On the altar there are three... 

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The Hierachy

The Hierachy, Tinh Tay Ninh

 keeweechic Says:  The Bishops and Cardinals stand out because of the eye which adorns on their headpieces. These positions are chosen by an election, with the exception of the... 

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 There are four towers to this particular temple which is 140m in length and 40m wide. The domed ceiling is speckled with stars and has a blue globe which is... 

 

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 Tay Ninh lies north west towards Thailands border with Cambodia. This area is the original home of the Cao Dai religious sect which at one time ran its own army and was ruthlessly oppressed by Diem...... 

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