Hòa Hảo, Religious movement in Phú Mỹ, Vietnam.
This movement blends Buddhist principles with local spiritual customs, focusing on direct communication with Buddha without elaborate temple ceremonies or rituals. Its followers live mainly in the Mekong Delta and follow a simplified approach without elaborate religious infrastructure.
The movement emerged in 1939 under the leadership of Huỳnh Phú Sổ and developed into a military force that opposed French colonial rule and Japanese occupation. It operated its own administration system in the region and controlled several provinces during the 1960s.
Followers maintain simple home altars for prayer and meditation, emphasizing personal spiritual growth through daily practices and charitable actions.
The central headquarters in Phú Mỹ, An Giang Province, welcomes visitors who wish to learn about the movement's teachings and participate in ceremonies. Those visiting the site should inquire locally about current opportunities for participation.
The movement grew so rapidly that within a few years of its founding it counted several hundred thousand followers. Its founder disappeared in 1947 under mysterious circumstances and was never seen again.
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