Caodaism is a religion. It was founded in early 20th century. The name “Cao dai” means the highest place or spiritual highest place where God dwells; “venerable Caodai” is the abbreviated name of God in Cao Dai religion, his full title is Cao Dai Tien Ong Dai Ma Ha Tat (The Supreme Immortal Bodhisattva Mahasattva). Some Caodai believers consider their religion as God ‘sTao because they want to show their respect to their religion.
Cao dai believers think God is the creator of all religions and the universe. All teaching, symbols and system of Caodai are directly specified by Venerable Cao dai. Caodaism was founded by God through Co but (spiritual writing instrument) with the task Dai Dao Tam Ky Pho Do (the Third Great Universal Religious Amnesty) it means the method that God chose to transmit this new religion to humanity.
During 70 years of preaching , many Caodai’s sutras, holy scriptures and sacred books are propagated widely. Caodai’s aim is returning to the origin of the Three Teachings and uniting the Five Branches. According to Cao dai doctrine, people should love and serve each other and build the moral and peaceful society. Caodai doctrine has enhanced the sacredness and mysteriousness of co but. The law of Caodai are new law, Religious Constitutional law. Caodai rituals are sophisticated to manifest the spirit of three religions in the same origin. Caodaism worships Thien Nhan (God‘s eye). It is symbol of God in Caodaism. The worship places are Holy See in Centre of Caodaism and temples in localities.
The book: Questions and Answers about Caodaism is the result of organ for Universalizing Caodai teachings. The aim of this book is to introduce simple questions and answers about Caodaism. This book contains many contents about Caodai for those who are interested in Caodaism.
Phuong Thuy
