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  • A Brief Description of Hoa Hao Buddhism

    Founded in 1939 by Huynh Phu So, living Buddha and prophet, Hoa Hao Buddhism is described as a "peasant Buddhism", meant for Vietnamese farmers. This page, in ten sections, includes discussions of the religion's origins, its characteristics, worship, and its place in the world Buddhist community. In the latter section it is noted that Hoa Hao Buddhism is based not only upon the fundamental teachings of Sakyamuni Buddha (Buddhism's founder) but is influenced also by Confucianism and Taoism. At the bottom of the page is a list of internal links to the 'Biography and Teachings of Prophet Huynh Phu So'. Though not obvious here these links go to eleven pages not to only the nine shown. (Much of the same material may also be found at Hoa Hao Buddhism.)

  • Cao Daism

    Founded by Ngo Minh Chieu, Cao Daism was officially established in 1926. Although an indigenous religion of Vietnam it is, however, eclectic in its religious origins, drawing particularly upon Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism. Secular influences are also evident in the choice of the religion's three recognized saints, for example, Victor Hugo, and Sun-Yat-Sen, who lead the Chinese revolution of 1911. This page discusses the sacred texts of Cao Daism, its history, beliefs and practices. A section entitled 'Identifications' discusses various terms and some useful links are also provided.

  • Order of Interbeing - Tiep Hien Order

    This order was founded by Thich Nhat Hahn in the mid-1960's in response to the devastating consequences of the escalating war in Vietnam: the teachings of the Buddha were now seen by Thich Naht Hahn as especially crucial to the well being of his people. This page discusses the concept of 'interbeing' and the practice of Thich Naht Han's fourteen precepts intended to realize this state of being. We are told that to "…practice these mindfulness trainings is to become aware of what is going on in our bodies, our minds, and the world." With awareness we may "…intelligently [seek] solutions to the problems we face and [work] for peace in small and large ways." There is also provided a copy of Martin Luther King jr.'s nomination of Thich Naht Hahn for the 1967 Nobel Peace Prize, a brief biography of Thich Naht Hahn, and a discussion by Sister Chan Khong of the beginnings of the Order.

  • Suan Mokkh: The Garden of Liberation

    This is the name of a Buddhist movement founded in 1932 by the Bhikku (monk) Ajahn Buddhadasa ('Servant of the Buddha') who died on July 8th, 1993. Buddhadasa's goal was to restore a corrupted Buddhism to its pure state, what he called a "pristine Buddhism", the original realization of the Buddha. This site discusses the life and teachings of Buddhadasa including a number of his writings, translations of Pali Suttas (or Sutras), and an audio collection of his talks. Contact addresses and links to other Buddhist sites may be found under 'Friends' and 'Links'.