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The Religions of South Vietnam in Faith and Fact: Contents
The Religions of South Vietnam in Faith and Fact, US Navy, Bureau of Naval Personnel, Chaplains Division [1967]
| | Page |
| Frontispiece | i |
| Table of Contents | iii |
| Foreword | v |
| INTRODUCTION | 1 |
| SECTION I. ANIMISM | 3 |
| Bibliography | 6 |
| Illustrations | 7 |
| SECTION II. VIETNAMESE TAOISM | 9 |
| Bibliography | 10 |
| SECTION III. CONFUCIANISM IN VIETNAM | 11 |
| Bibliography | 13 |
| Illustrations | 14 |
| SECTION IV. HINDUISM IN VIETNAM | 15 |
| Bibliography | 16 |
| Illustrations | 16 |
| SECTION V. BUDDHISM IN VIETNAM | 17 |
| History | 17 |
| Bibliography | 21 |
| Major Teachings of Vietnamese Buddhism | 21 |
| Buddhist Ceremonies | 25 |
| Roles of Buddhism | 25 |
| Definitions and Explanation of Buddhist Terms | 25 |
| Religious Landmarks, Symbols and Artifacts | 28 |
| Contrasts of Theology in Buddhism and Christianity | 30 |
| Areas of Similarity within Buddhism and Christianity | 32 |
| Ethics of Buddhism and Christianity | 33 |
| Bibliography | 33 |
| Illustrations | 34 |
| SECTION VI. ISLAM | 35 |
| Bibliography | 36 |
| SECTION VII. ROMAN CATHOLICISM IN SOUTH VIETNAM | 37 |
| Map of Dioceses | 39 |
| Population Tables | 40 |
| Bibliography | 41 |
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| | Page |
| SECTION VIII. PROTESTANTISM IN SOUTH VIETNAM | 43 |
| SECTION IX. CAO DAI | 47 |
| Bibliography | 50 |
| Population Table | 51 |
| Illustrations | 51 |
| Map of Cao Dai Areas | 52 |
| SECTION X. PHAT GIAO HOA HAO | 53 |
| Map of Hoa Hao | 57 |
| Bibliography | 58 |
| SECTION XI. RELIGION IN EVERYDAY LIFE | 59 |
| Scenes of Vietnamese Life | 59 |
| Religious Practices and Activities | 63 |
| Religious Discipline and Concepts Affecting Behavior | 64 |
| Examples of Religion in Everyday Life | 67 |
| A Religiously-Influenced Culture | 67 |
| Vietnamese Village-Homes | 68 |
| Vietnamese Village Dinh, Market, School | 69 |
| Women | 70 |
| Marriage | 70 |
| Choosing Life's Partner | 71 |
| Consulting the Astrologers | 72 |
| Effects of Stars On Choosing Marriage Partners | 72 |
| The Vietnamese and Children | 73 |
| Rearing Vietnamese Children | 74 |
| Legend of Quan-Am | 75 |
| Fragrant Incense of Aloes Wood | 75 |
| Joss Sticks | 76 |
| Use of Votive Paper as an Act of Worship in Vietnamese Temples | 77 |
| The Lotus | 78 |
| The Meaning and Importance of TET | 78 |
| The Dragon In Vietnam | 80 |
| Veneration of Vietnamese Benefactors | 80 |
| Ancestor Worship | 81 |
| Ancestor Worship-Worship of Nham-Dien | 82 |
| Vietnamese Self-Sacrifice Customs | 82 |
| SELECTED BIBLIOGRAPHY | 85 |
| APPENDIX A: Foreign Voluntary Agencies Operating in Vietnam with Resident Representatives | 87 |
| APPENDIX B: Guidelines For Understanding | 91 |