Cao Di Temple

This beautiful temple houses a group of one of the most agnamic religious groups I have come across. They believe that all religions are important and that there is an all seeing eye that watches over us. It is in one and all. The practice mainly Buddhism, Confucius and Toasist beliefs. The colours to represent these are red, yellow and blue. Or white if you have reached a higher level of belief or are a Priestess. They pray 4 times a day. 6 am, 12 noon, 6 pm and midnight.
We had the pleasure of being able to watch the noon prayer session and it was beautiful. The temple is ornate and represents all religions that are still alive and practicing today. You can stand on the outside of the pillars as only those practicing the religion can take the inner steps. The closer you sit to the all seeing eye the higher through the religion you have come
It started with everyone taking their position to the sound of a gong. There were little old men in all colours and these little hats. They were so cute and eager to have their photo taken. We were all standing on a balcony near the musicians. The view was amazing and moving. I felt really peaceful watching everyone moving about like they were performing a dance.
The music was traditional Vietnamese which is very similar to that of the Chinese. The choirs voices echoed angelically through the temple walls and out into the grounds. It had a smoothing effect on me and I instantly came up with goose bumps. The congregation, for want of a better word, sang along to the choir and prayed and moved to the prompt of a drum.
I found peace there and could understand how this would be a religion of choice. Basically, from my interpretation, I felt that this religion believes in living together in harmony and being tolerant of each others beliefs.
Maybe we should all take time to learn their beliefs and ways?