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<p>Create neutral starter article for Wikitheism coverage expansion.</p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>{| class=&quot;wikitable&quot; style=&quot;float:right; margin:0 0 1em 1em; width:320px;&quot;<br /> ! colspan=&quot;2&quot; | Cao Dai<br /> |-<br /> ! Family<br /> | New religious movement / Vietnamese<br /> |-<br /> ! Origin region<br /> | Vietnam<br /> |-<br /> ! Founding period<br /> | Founded in 1926 CE<br /> |-<br /> ! Estimated adherents<br /> | Millions historically and in modern Vietnam and diaspora communities; exact numbers vary.<br /> |}<br /> <br /> &#039;&#039;&#039;Cao Dai&#039;&#039;&#039; is cao Dai is a Vietnamese syncretic religion founded in the 20th century, teaching one supreme God and incorporating elements from Buddhism, Daoism, Confucianism, Christianity, Vietnamese spiritism, and other traditions.<br /> <br /> == Overview ==<br /> <br /> Cao Dai, formally Đại Đạo Tam Kỳ Phổ Độ, emerged in southern Vietnam in 1926. It developed a distinctive hierarchy, temples, séances, theology, and liturgy. The tradition presents itself as a universal path for a third era of divine salvation and harmony among religions.<br /> <br /> == Key beliefs ==<br /> <br /> * One supreme God, often symbolized by the Divine Eye<br /> * Unity of religions and revelation through multiple historical teachers<br /> * Karma, reincarnation, moral cultivation, and spiritual progress<br /> * Veneration of saints, sages, and divine messengers from several cultures<br /> * Harmony of the Three Teachings: Buddhism, Daoism, and Confucianism<br /> <br /> == Practices ==<br /> <br /> * Temple liturgy and prayer four times daily in some communities<br /> * Vegetarian discipline at varying levels<br /> * Séance and spirit-message traditions historically<br /> * Ethical cultivation and service<br /> * Ritual hierarchy and colorful ceremonial dress<br /> <br /> == Places of worship ==<br /> <br /> * Cao Dai temple<br /> * Holy See at Tây Ninh<br /> * Home altar<br /> <br /> == Sacred texts ==<br /> <br /> * Cao Dai scriptures and spirit messages<br /> * Prayers and liturgical texts<br /> * Doctrinal writings of the Cao Dai community<br /> <br /> == Holidays and observances ==<br /> <br /> * Founding commemorations<br /> * Birthdays of major divine figures<br /> * Lunar calendar festivals and community observances<br /> <br /> == Branches and related traditions ==<br /> <br /> * [[New Religious Movements]] - A broad category for modern religions that emerged in recent centuries.<br /> * [[Vietnamese religions]] - A regional category for traditions rooted in Vietnamese culture.<br /> * [[Syncretic religions]] - Traditions that consciously combine elements from multiple religious systems.<br /> <br /> == See also ==<br /> <br /> * [[Religion]]<br /> * [[Theology]]<br /> * [[Philosophy of religion]]<br /> * [[New Religious Movements]]<br /> * [[Indigenous and Traditional Religions]]<br /> <br /> [[Category:Religions]]<br /> [[Category:New Religious Movements]]<br /> [[Category:East Asian religions]]<br /> </div>

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