Throughout Vietnam's historical and cultural development, Vietnamese Buddhism, along with generations of monks, nuns, lay practitioners (householders), and Buddhist followers from various sects, has made significant contributions. Among these, Thiền tông (Zen Buddhism), Tịnh độ tông (Pure Land Buddhism), and Mật tông (Vajrayana Buddhism) have played a crucial role. However, to effectively utilize and understand this rich heritage, meticulous and rigorous scientific research is essential.

On December 15th, 2023, Assoc.Prof.Dr. Lai Quoc Khanh – Vice Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, VNU (VNU-USSH), attended " The 5th Sino – Vietnam Presidents Forum of Universities in Red River Basin " in Yunnan Province, China, hosted by Yunnan University on a rotating basis. The prior success from the business trip of General Secretary and President Xi Jinping on December 12-13, 2023 has also fueled inspiration and motivation for this 5th Forum.