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

INFORMATION ABOUT THE DOCTORAL THESIS

1. Full name of the doctoral candidate:Phan Thi Hoi                 

2. Gender: female

3. Date of birth: July 4, 1971

4. Place of birth: Hai Duong

5. Decision No. 2213/2011/QD-XHNV-SDH, dated November 21, 2011, of the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, recognizing the doctoral candidate.

6. Changes in the training process: Decision No. 1148/QD-SDH dated April 4, 2013, of the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities on adjusting the title of the Doctoral Thesis.

7. Thesis title:"Buddhist philosophy through the Four Noble Truths and its meaning"

8. Specialization: Civil Service and Historical Civil Service Code: 62.22.80.05

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

10. Summary of the new findings of the thesis:

An overview of the history of the Four Noble Truths in the context of ancient Indian thought and the emergence of Buddhist doctrine.

Analyzing the philosophical content of Buddhism through the basic categories of the Four Noble Truths.

Explain the philosophical and religious significance of the Four Noble Truths for Buddhism in general and for Vietnamese Buddhism today.

11. Practical applications:

This dissertation can serve as a reference for research and teaching on Buddhism in general, and on the philosophical and religious thought of Buddhism in particular, both domestically and internationally. Furthermore, it can serve as a reference for the organization and management of religious affairs in general, and Buddhism in particular, in Vietnam.

12. Future research directions:

- An overview of the philosophical content of Buddhism through the Four Noble Truths from a philosophical-religious approach.

- To clarify some of the fundamental tenets of modern philosophy contained within the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism.

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

This study examines the influence of philosophical ideas from the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism on the spiritual life of Vietnamese people in the context of the current reform process in our country.

13. Published works related to the dissertation:

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

2. Phan Thi Hoi (2013), “The Four Noble Truths and the building of morality in modern society”,MagazineNresearchTreview(2), pp. 26-31.

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

4. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hoang Thi Tho, Phan Thi Hoi (2015), “The Buddha’s Contribution through the Four Noble Truths to Indian and Human Religious Understanding”,TPhilosophy Journal(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 theuniversityofpatientandHumanities- 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 theuniversityofpatientandHumanities- 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.