TTLA: Buddhist Philosophy through the Four Noble Truths and its Meaning

INFORMATION ABOUT DOCTORAL THESIS

1. Full name of the researcher:Phan Thi Hoi                 

2. Gender: female

3. Date of birth: July 4, 1971

4. Place of birth: Hai Duong

5. Decision to recognize PhD student No. 2213/2011/QD-XHNV-SDH, dated November 21, 2011 of the President of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, National University of Hanoi.

6. Changes in the training process: Decision No. 1148/QD-SDH dated April 4, 2013 of the President of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities on adjusting the name of the PhD thesis topic.

7. Thesis topic name:“Buddhist Philosophy through the Four Noble Truths and its Meaning”

8. Major: CNDVBC & CNDVLS Code: 62.22.80.05

9. Scientific instructor:Assoc.Prof.Dr. Hoang Thi Tho,Assoc.Prof.Dr. Dang Thi Lan

10. Summary of new results of the thesis:

Historical overview of the Four Noble Truths in the context of ancient Indian thought and the emergence of Buddhist teachings

Analysis of the content of Buddhist philosophical thought through the basic categories of the Four Noble Truths

State the philosophical and religious meanings of the Four Noble Truths for Buddhism in general and Vietnamese Buddhism today.

11. Practical application:

The thesis can be used as a reference for research and teaching on Buddhism in general and on Buddhist philosophical and religious thought in particular at home and abroad. In addition, the thesis can be used as a reference for the organization and management of religion in general and Buddhism in particular in Vietnam.

12. Further research directions:

- Overview of Buddhist philosophical thought through the Four Noble Truths from a philosophical-religious approach.

- Clarifying some basic contents of modern philosophy contained in the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism.

- Evaluate the significance of Buddhist philosophical thought through the Four Noble Truths for the history of Buddhist development in general or for the development of Buddhist sects in particular.

Research the influence of philosophical thought in the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism on the spiritual life of Vietnamese people in the context of the current renovation process in our country.

13. Published works related to the thesis:

1. Phan Thi Hoi (2011), “The problem of liberation and enlightenment through the Four Noble Truths”,MagazineNresearchTreligion(7), pp. 41 - 47.

2. Phan Thi Hoi (2013), “The Four Noble Truths and the Building of Ethics in Modern Society”,MagazineNresearchTreligion(2), pp. 26 - 31.

3. Phan Thi Hoi (2013), “Buddhism and the issue of socio-economic development in Vietnam today”,MagazineCdynamicproduct (78), pp. 47 - 51.

4. Associate Professor, Dr. Hoang Thi Tho, Phan Thi Hoi (2015), "The Buddha's contribution through the Four Noble Truths to the religious awareness of India and humanity",TPhilosophy Magazine(7), pp. 29 - 35.

INFORMATION ON DOCTORAL THESIS

1. Full name: Phan Thi Hoi 2. Sex: female

3. Date of Birth: July 4, 1971 4. Place of birth: Hai Duong

5. Admission decision number: 2213/2011/QD-XHNV-SDH Date 21 November 2011 by the Director of theUniversityofSocial SciencesandHumanities- Vietnam NationalUniversity Hanoi

6. Changes in academic process: Decision on changing the thesis number:1148 / QD - SĐH Dated April 4, 2013 by the Director of theUniversityofSocial SciencesandHumanities- Vietnam NationalUniversity Hanoi

7. Official thesis title: "Buddhist philosophy through the Four Noble Truths and its significance"

8. Major: CNDVBC & CNDVLS Code: 62.22.80.05

9. Supervisors: Associate Professor. Dr.Hoang Thi Tho,Associate Professor . Dr.Dang Thi Lan

10. Summary of the new findings of the thesis::

- Brief of History of the Four Noble Truths in the context of ancient Indian thought and the birth of Buddhist philosophy

- Analyzing content of Buddhist philosophical thought through the basic categories of the Four Noble Truths

- Finding out the philosophical sense - the religion of the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism in general and Buddhism in Vietnam today

11. Practical applicability:

The thesis can be used as reference for the study and teaching of Buddhism in general and of philosophical thought - the religion of Buddhism in particular in and outside the country. Also the thesis can be used as reference for the management of religious institutions in general and Buddhism in particular in Vietnam.

12. Further research directions:

- Essential content philosophical thought through the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism from Philosophical approach - religion.

- Clarifying some basic content of modern philosophy contained in the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism.

- Evaluate the significance of philosophical thought through the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism, for historical development of Buddhism in general or for the development of particular Buddhist sects.

- Studying the effects of philosophical thought in the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism on the spiritual life of the people of Vietnam in the context of the innovation in our country today.

13. Thesis related publications: There are 4 papers content directly related to the thesis:

1. Phan Thi Hoi (2011), "The issue enlightenment through the Four Noble Truths",Journal of Religious Studies(7), pp. 41-47.

2. Phan Thi Hoi (2013), "The Four Noble Truths and the construction of morality in modern society",Journal of Religious Studies(2), pp. 26-31.

3. Phan Thi Hoi (2013), "Buddhism with issues of economic development - society in Vietnam today,"Communist Review(78), pp. 47-51.

4. Ass. Pro.Dr. Hoang Thi Tho, Phan Thi Hoi (2015), "The contribution of the Buddha through the Four Noble Truths for Indian religious awareness and humanity",Journal of Philosophy(7), pp. 29 - 35.