Tay Ninh Holy See is a unique religious architectural work of the Cao Dai religion, combining East-West philosophical views and many spiritual elements in a harmonious way. The Holy See is the place where important religious activities take place, where followers of the Cao Dai religion come on pilgrimage and perform solemn rituals. Anyone who has ever had the opportunity to visit the Holy See will be especially impressed with the unique and strange architecture of this place. Tay Ninh Holy See has nearly 100 large and small architectural works built within 14 years. Tay Ninh Holy See is more than 1 square kilometer wide with spacious roads linking the architecture together. The Holy See is considered the ancestral temple - the central worship facility of Cao Dai religion. The project started in 1933, was completed in 1947, but was inaugurated in 1955. The entrance to the Holy See includes 12 gates carved with images of the Four Sacred Spirits (dragon, unicorn, tortoise, phoenix) and lotus flowers. Among them, the main gate is the largest gate with a unique decoration in the shape of two dragons and pearls. The symbol of Cao Dai religion is an eye in a triangle, symbolizing God. In addition, the religion also worships people such as Shakyamuni Buddha, Jesus, Confucius, Lao Tzu, Guan Yin Buddha... These images are depicted in many places around the Holy See, especially the main door. Inside the sanctuary there are two rows of dragon columns, painted blue, red, and white. On the ceiling are 9 clouds and stars. The main area of the Thien Nhan temple is located on a universe with 3,027 stars (symbolizing 3,072 globes).
Every year after Tet, on the 8th day of the first lunar month, a Great Ceremony for the Supreme Being will be held here to review traditions, remind everyone of the merits of their parents, and pray for peace and rain for the country and people. The wind is favorable, the house is prosperous and happy. The Great Resurrection Ceremony is one of the two biggest holidays of the Cao Dai religion in Tay Ninh. This is a festival that attracts the attention and interest of cultural followers, travel lovers and young people from far away to the Holy Land. The Great Via Duc Supreme Ton Festival is a religious belief festival of the Cao Dai people. According to the concept of Cao Dai religion, the Supreme Being (ie the Jade Emperor) is the creator, giving birth to all things in the universe, so followers of the religion reverently call him the gentle father. Besides, humanity also has a gentle Mother (ie Dieu Tri Kim Mau). Every year, according to the Cao Dai religion, there are two most important holidays: the Great Ceremony of the Supreme Being and the Great Ceremony of the Supreme Being and the Great Ceremony of the Goddess Dieu Tri Kim Mau. The beauty of belief in the Great Ceremony of the Supreme Being has long been attached to the spiritual life of Cao Dai followers in Tay Ninh. Since then, the image of this holiday has been deeply imprinted in the hearts of generations every time the occasion comes. Every year, all fellow believers always come to the holy buildings to express their deep gratitude. The Great Resurrection Ceremony is an extremely important ceremony for Cao Dai followers, with more than 30,000 attendees who are followers of the Cao Dai sect inside and outside the province. This is considered one of the greatest festivals in the world. Important ceremonies are always expected by everyone during the year in the sacred land of Tay Ninh. The Supreme Lord's Great Ceremony is held every year to pray for peace in the country and people, good weather, peace and prosperity for sentient beings, and a happy and prosperous home. This is also an opportunity for Buddhists to create blessings for themselves. and future descendants. In addition, this is also a tradition to review and remind believers to always remember the merits of their parents. Always preserve and promote the good traditions of the Tao. The great ceremony is an opportunity for Cao Dai people to seriously practice pure religious activities, in accordance with the principles. The purpose of practicing religion is to cultivate personal morality, practice kindness, solidarity, and love.
The Holy See's campus is nearly 100 hectares wide, with a warm atmosphere due to dense natural forests. According to the Management Board, in the garden there are ancient olive trees, rubber trees, etc. planted before this project was built; Two natural forests are fenced to ensure the safety of the animals in them. This is also the most crowded place on spring days. On the spacious lawn in the middle of the yard, every afternoon parents take their children out to play because the cage is windy, the green grass is smooth and always clean. Children like to come here for one reason: inside the beautiful fenced forest is a group of monkeys always jumping around carefree as if playing with the children and passersby. The early days of spring until the middle of the full moon are still filled with the atmosphere of spring festivals. Even the plants and trees are bright with flower and leaf colors. Along the avenue, running in front of the holy temple, people can still admire all the colorful flowers in Ba Hue Vien. The linden trees along the road bloom with fresh purple flowers. Mai is still bright yellow in front of each temple campus. And right at the end of the road, the rubber forest is also glowing yellow during the changing leaves season. Sometimes in the sunlight, the leaves and branches glow like a giant ornamental apricot garden.
In the quiet space condensing sacred and respectful things, everyone prays for peace in their homeland, good weather and good harvests. Going to see the early spring festival of the Cao Dai religion at Tay Ninh Holy See, national pride returned, fresh like spring.
Tay Ninh
From November to April
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