TABLE OF CONTENTS
The Religions of Vietnam
Introduction
Animism
Bibliography of Animism
SECTION II
Vietnamese Taoism
SECTION III
Confucianism in Vietnam
SECTION IV
Hinduism
SECTION V
Buddhism In Vietnam
History
(a) Major Members of the United Buddhist Association
(b) Bibliography
Major Teachings of Vietnamese Buddhism
Karma, Reincarnation, Wheel of Existence
The Unreality of Self
The Law of Flux
Buddhist Virtues
Compassion
Patience
Optimism
Serenity
Freedom
Dynamism
Buddha’s Place In Vietnamese Buddhism
Buddhist Ceremonies
(a) Functions
(b) Major Buddhist Sangha Ceremonies
Roles of Buddhism
Definition and Explanation of, Buddhist Terms, Symbols and Artifice
Major Buddhist Traditions
Theravada
Mahayana
Mantrayana or Vajrayana
The Three Jewels/Three Jems/Three Treasures
(1) The Buddha
(2) The Dhanma/Charma/Karma
(3) The Sangha
Bonzes
Nuns
Sangha
Merit and Merit Making
Nirvana
Religious Landmarks and Symbols
Wat
Pagoda
Wheel of Life
Chu Van
Buddha Statue
Gongs
Drum
Flowers
Incense
Lights
Food, Wine, Water
Merit Bowls
Lotus Blossom
Robes
Buddhist Beads
Buddhist Flag
Lustral Water
Lotus
Contrasts of Theology In Buddhism and Christianity
Areas of similarity within Buddhism and Christianity
Ethics of Buddhism and Christianity
SECTION VI
Islam
SECTION VII
Roman Catholicism In Vietnam
Dates of Importance within Reman Catholicism In Vietnam
Map of Roman Catholic Dioceses
Vietnamese Roman Catholic Statistics
SECTION VIII
Protestantism In South Vietnam
The French Reformed Church
The Anglican-Episcopal Church
The Church of Christ
The Evangelical Church of Vietnam (CHA)
Vietnam Baptist Mission
Worldwide Evangelization Crusade
Seventh-day Adventist Mission
Observations of Vietnamese Protestantism
Other Religious Groups In Vietnam
Bahai World Faith
Christian Science
Latter-day Saints
SECTION IX
Cao Dai
Introduction and Explanation of Cao Dai
Major Doctrines of the Cao Dai
Organization of the Cao Dai
Holy City of Tay Ninh
Worship of the Cao Dai
Symbols
Major Appeal
Miscellanea
Bibliography
Map of Cao Dai Population
SECTION X
Hoa Hao
What is It?
Where Is It?
The Forming of Phat Glao Hoa Hao
Religious Doctrines of the Hoa Hao
The Hoa Hao Flag
Founding Day Conmemoratlon
Hoa Hao village
Religious Practices of the Hoa Hao
Organization of the Hoa Hao
Miscellanea and Guidelines of Amerlcan/Hoa Hao/Vietnamese
Rapport
Map of Hoa Hao Location
Resources and References
SECTION XI
Religions In Everyday Life
Religious Practices and Activities
Gassho
Jobs stick lighting
Worship In the Pagoda or Temple
Punerale
Graves
Communal Houses
Ancestor Veneration Temples
Marriage
Spirit Houses
Religious Discipline and Concepts Affecting Behavior
Time Concepts
Family Concepts
Spirits and Spirit-Controlled Environment
Concept of Individuality
Guidelines for Amerloan/vietnameae Rapport
Examples of Religion In Everyday Life
A Religious Cultured Society
Vietnamese (1) “Homes”
Vietnamese Village Dinh, Market, School
Women
Marriage
Choosing life’s Partner
Consulting the Astrologers
Effect of Stars on Choosing Marriage Partners
The Vietnamese and Children
Rearing Vietnamese Children
Legend of Quan-An
Fragrant Incense of Aloes Wood
Joss-Sticks
Using Votive Paper as an Act of Worship in Vietnamese Temples
The Lotus “Its Lure and Its Love”
What Is TKT?
The Dragon in Vietnam
Veneration of Vietnamese Benefactors
Ancestor Worship
Ancestor Worship – Worship of Nham-Diem
Vietnamese Self-Sacrifice Customs
SECTION XII
Voluntary Agencies In Vietnam
SECTION XIII
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