Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • Caodaism: A syncretic, monotheistic religion officially established in Vietnam in 1926. It combines elements from various world religions, including Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Christianity, and Islam, and venerates a diverse pantheon of saints and prophets.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Đạo Cao Đài là một tôn giáo lớn ở Việt Nam. (Caodaism is a major religion in Vietnam.)
  • Tòa Thánh Tây Ninh là trung tâm của đạo Cao Đài. (The Tay Ninh Holy See is the center of Caodaism.)

Advanced Usage

• "Đạo Cao Đài": This is the most common full name for the religion, meaning "The Way of the High Tower" or "The High Tower Religion."
  • Nhiều tín đồ Đạo Cao Đài sống ở miền Nam Việt Nam. (Many Caodaism followers live in Southern Vietnam.)

Variants and Related Words

• Tín đồ Cao Đài (n): A Caodaist; a follower of Caodaism.

  • Các tín đồ Cao Đài mặc áo dài trắng trong lễ. (Caodaists wear white robes during ceremonies.)

• Thánh địa Cao Đài (n): The holy land of Caodaism, often referring to the Tay Ninh Holy See complex.

  • Thánh địa Cao Đài thu hút nhiều khách hành hương. (The Caodaism holy land attracts many pilgrims.)

Synonyms

• Caodaist religion: Another term for Caodaism.
• The Third Amnesty of God: A doctrinal name used within the faith to describe its emergence.

Related Terms

• Đức Chí Tôn: Refers to the Supreme Being, the highest deity in Caodaism.
• Tam Giáo: Refers to the "Three Teachings" (Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism) which form a core foundation of Caodaist philosophy.
• Ngũ Chi Đại Đạo: Refers to the "Five Branches of the Great Way," which include the teachings of major world religions integrated into Caodaism.

1. Caodaism