7. Divine Eye  

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The symbol of worship in Caodaism is the Divine Eye. Its significance, summarized in the teachings of His Holiness, Supreme Being (Chí Tôn), is as follows:

Every human being possesses a True Soul that safeguards their life, commonly referred to as their Conscience.

•  The Eye is the inner mind (Nhãn thị chủ tâm):

  The human heart does not have a physical form, but through one's gaze, one can perceive the inner thoughts and emotions of a person.

  Though inner feelings can be disguised with gestures or insincere words, the gaze reveals the true inner self unmistakably. Thus, it is said, "The Eye is the inner mind (Nhãn thị chủ tâm)".

•  Dual Light is the ruler (Lưỡng quang chủ tể):

  The twin beams of light, representing the vision of both eyes, are essential because they allow the human spirit to perceive the external world.

•  Light is the Spirit (Quang thị thần):

  The act of seeing, that brilliant perception, is called "Light is the Spirit (Quang thị thần)".

•  God and I are one (Thiên giã ngã giã):

  The Spirit is God, God is Me (Thần là Trời, Trời là ta vậy).

Therefore, it can be concluded that the worship of the Divine Eye is akin to the worship of God.

A second layer of meaning lies in the phrase:

summarized in the teachings of His Holiness, Supreme Being (Chí Tôn), is related to the practice of mastering the Dao: