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THE RELIGIONS OF VIETNAM IN FAITH AND FACT

 (Background Information Draft)

SOUTHEAST ASIA RELiGIOUS PROJECT ’ FLEET MARINE FORCE PACIFIC / IMAC (FORWARD) FPO SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. 96602

SOUTHEAST ASIA HEUGIOUS PROJECT FLEET MARINE FORCE PACIFIC/IMAC (FORWARD) FPO SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. 96602

NOTICE

VIetnas In Faith and Fact" is submitted. The need of additional inform­ation to support the lectures currently given to members of the Navy/Marins Team in Vietnam requires action without the delay necessary to insure a complete and perfect product.

It Is anticipated that your experience, comments, additional information and cooperative support will enhance revisions of this material. It ia very respectfully suggested that dividers placed between the various sections will provide easier location of information. To increase the value of this initial project for the sharing of relevant religious information, the loose-leaf format has been utilized so that each individual may readily add additional information by insertation at any time without disruption to other sections.

While personalities change with rotation of duty assignments, this I project will continue. Therefore the sharing of your insight will aid I those who follow you in Vietnam and Southeast Asia. The concept of this I project is the understanding of peoples, their value systems, taboos, etc., jas affected by religious beliefs. As such, it is a pioneer effort so that  the first year of the project has been challenging, illuminating and  intensely rewarding.

Very sincerely

The Staff

Southeast Asia Religious Project

            TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION I

The Religions of Vietnam Introduction Animism

Bibliography of Animi sm

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           

(c)        The Buddha

(d)        The Dhamma/Dharma/Karma

(e)             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 Roman Catholicism in Vietnam Map of Roman Catholic Dioceses Vietnamese Roman Catholic Statistics

SECTION   VIII

Protestantism In South Vietnam The French Beformed Church The Anglican-Episcopal Church

The Church of Christ

The Evangelical Church of Vietnam (CMA)

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

HoaHao

 What is It?

 Where is It? 

The Forming of Phat Giao Hoa Hao

Religious Doctrines of the Hoa Hao        

The Hoa Hao Flag  

Founding Day Commemoration   

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           

/    PAG

SECTION XI

Religions In Everyday, life    

Religious Practices and Activities  

Gassho    

JossStick lighting      

WorshipInthePagodaorTemple

Funerals  

Graves   

Communal Houses   

Ancestor VenerationTemples  

Marriage  

Spirit Houses

Religious Discipline and Concepts Affecting Behavior.

Time Concepts 

Family Concepts    

Spirits and Spirit-Controlled Environment 

Concept of Individuality

Guidelines for American/Vietnamsae 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 TET? 

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

Bibliography not given Elsewhere:

SOUTHEAST ASIA RELIGIOUS PROJEC

 FLEET MARINE FORCE PACIFIC/IMAC (FORWARD)

FPO SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. 96602

JULLY 1966

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