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Temple of the Mother Buddha or Kaodai Temple in Vung Tau (Cao Dai Temple of Vung Tau) is a little–known but very interesting temple with unique architecture and slightly unconventional religion. If you haven't visited other Kadoai temples yet, it's worth a look here.
Kaodai is a mixture of Buddhism, Catholicism, Confucianism, Taoism. All followers of this religion are advised to wear white clothes and observe strict commandments. A feature and symbol of worship in the kaodai temples is the image of a large eye in a triangle with diverging rays in different directions - the heavenly eye. This symbol can be found on the facades and on the altar of the shrine.
The temple is made in the traditional style of the Kaodai religion: it is decorated with two high bell towers, which you can climb to explore the surroundings. The roof with curves resembles Chinese temples. There is a statue of Buddha Maitreya on the roof between the towers.
Inside the temple, rows of green columns decorated with writhing figures of dragons and phoenixes in red and yellow tones attract attention. The ceiling is divided into nine sections, each of which symbolizes the vault of heaven, studded with clouds and stars. In the center of the altar is the image of the eye – a symbol of worship of the Heavenly Eye. He reminds us that although people can hide their actions from others, they will not be able to hide them from heaven and earth.
🕐 Working hours
In the daytime.
💵Entrance fee / ticket price
Free of charge.
🚶 How to get there
Kaodai Temple is located on the east side of Mount Nouillon at 79 Le Loi (temple on the map). It is quite far from the center, it is better to get there by taxi or rented transport, but in principle it is possible on foot.
A taxi ride in Vung Tau when ordering here via the Grab app will cost from 30,000 to 80,000 thousand (1.14-3.04 USD), mototaxi is twice as cheap. Everything in detail about Vung Tau transport and what you can use to get around the city here...
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