TTLA: The role of Buddhism in Vietnamese beliefs (Through the Tran Dynasty)

INFORMATION ABOUT DOCTORAL THESIS

1. Full name of the researcher:Nguyen Thuy Thom

2. Gender: Female

3. Date of birth: 05/05/1968

4. Place of birth: Nam Dinh

5. Decision on recognition of PhD students No. 2416/2015/QD-XHNV, dated October 13, 2015 of the President of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities - Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

6. Changes in training process: No

7. Thesis topic name:The role of Buddhism in Vietnamese beliefs (Through the Tran Dynasty)

8. Major: Religious Studies Code: 62.22.90.01

9. Scientific instructor:Associate Professor, Dr. Nguyen Hong Duong

10. Summary of new results of the thesis:

- This is the first PhD thesis in Religious Studies to systematically and in-depth study the role of Buddhism in the beliefs of Vietnamese people during the Tran Dynasty.

- The thesis points out the characteristics of Buddhism and beliefs of Vietnamese people during the Tran Dynasty.

- Analyze and clarify the cultural beliefs of the Vietnamese people in the Tran Dynasty under the influence of Buddhism in some aspects: the beliefs of the Tran Dynasty court and folk beliefs. Point out the values ​​of the role of Buddhism in the beliefs of the Vietnamese people in the Tran Dynasty in both aspects.

- Evaluate the role of Buddhism in the beliefs of Vietnamese people during the Tran Dynasty.

- Propose recommendations and solutions to preserve and promote Buddhist culture of the Tran Dynasty in current Vietnamese religious culture.

11. Practical application:

The thesis can be used as a reference for research and study of Religious Studies, Cultural Studies, History, Philosophy..., and a reference for researchers and managers who want to apply the theory and results of the thesis in research, management, and religious policy making in Vietnam today.

12. Further research directions:

- Continue to research deeply about Vietnamese Buddhism during the Ly - Tran period.

- The role of Buddhism in Vietnamese culture

13. Published works related to the thesis:

1. Nguyen Thuy Thom (2010), "Thinking about the role of Buddhism in "Protecting the nation and bringing peace to the people" in Vietnamese history,Journal of Religious Studies(8), pp. 40-43.

2. Nguyen Thuy Thom (2011), "Dien Phuc Pagoda with the Ly Dynasty - History and Present",Khuong Viet Magazine(12+13), pp. 71-74.

3. Nguyen Thuy Thom (2012), "Vietnam Buddhist Sangha with the motto Dharma - Nation - Socialism",Proceedings of the Conference Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the Founding of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha (1981 - 2011), Religion Publishing House, pp. 68-72.

4. Nguyen Thuy Thom (2012), "Buddhist spirit with civilized and progressive funeral",Journal of Religious Studies(9), pp. 20-26.

5. Nguyen Thuy Thom (Thich Minh Thinh) (2012), "Dien Phuc Pagoda - a precious historical site of Thang Long - Hanoi",Inheriting Buddhist cultural values ​​to build and develop the country,Labor Publishing House, pp. 100-104.

6. Nguyen Thuy Thom (Thich Minh Thinh) (2015), “Vu Lan remembers the creator”,Proceedings of the scientific seminar Vu Lan - Buddhism's filial piety in Vietnamese society today,Religion Publishing House, pp.191-201.

7. Nguyen Thuy Thom (2015), "The role of Buddhism in village beliefs during the Tran Dynasty",Communist Magazine,Http://www.tapchicongsan.org.vn.

8. Nguyen Thuy Thom (2015), "Buddhism and folk beliefs in the Tran Dynasty",Magazine Political theory(12), pp. 22-26.

9. Nguyen Thuy Thom (2015), "Religious beliefs" of Tran Dynasty kings",Journal of Religious Studies(11), pp. 65-76.

10. Nguyen Thuy Thom (2016), "Buddhist thought in the governance of the Tran kings",Vietnam Journal of Social Sciences(1), pp. 40-45.

11. Nguyen Thuy Thom (2016), "The relationship between king - mandarin, general, army - people in Tran dynasty under the influence of Buddhism",Journal of theoretical education(239), pp. 31-33, 38.

INFORMATION ON DOCTORAL THESIS

1. Full name: Nguyen Thuy Thom 2. Sex: Female

3. Date of birth: May 05, 1968 4. Place of birth: Nam Dinh

5. Admission decision number.: 2416/2015/QD-XHNV dated October 13, 2015 of Rector of University of Social Sciences and Humanities - Vietnam National University Hanoi.

6. Changes in academic process: None

7. Thesis title: Role of Buddhism on the belief of the Vietnamese (under Tran Dynasty)

8. Major: Religious Studies Code: 62.22.90.01

9. Supervisors: Ass.Prof.Dr. Nguyen Hong Duong

10. Summary of the new findings of the thesis:

- The first doctoral thesis on religious studies systemically and deeply of the role of Buddhism on the belief of the Vietnamese under Tran Dynasty..

- The thesis points out the characteristics of Buddhism and belief of the Vietnamese under Tran Dynasty..

- Analyzing and clarifying belief culture of the Vietnamese under the Tran Dynasty under impacts of Buddhism on several aspects: belief under Tran dynasty and popular belief; pointing out the values ​​of Buddhism's role on the belief of the Vietnamese under Tran Dynasty in both aspects.

- Evaluating the role of Buddhism on the belief of the Vietnamese under Tran Dynasty.

- Providing recommendations and solutions to preserve and promote Buddhist religious culture under Tran Dynasty in Vietnamese belief culture today.

11. Practical applicability:

The thesis can be references for research, study on Religious studies, Cultural studies, History, Philosophy ..., references for researchers, managers who want to apply the theory and results of the thesis in studying, managing, religious policy making in Vietnam today.

12. Further research directions:

- Further research on Vietnamese Buddhism under Ly – Tran Dynasty.

- Role of Buddhism on Vietnamese culture.

13. Thesis – related publications:

1. Nguyen Thuy Thom (2010), “Thinking about the role "Nation support, People security" of Buddhism in Vietnam History,Journal for the Study of Religion(8), pp. 40-43

2. Nguyen Thuy Thom (2011), "Dien Phuc Pagoda under Ly Dynasty – History and Present",Khuong Viet Journal(12+13), pp. 71-74.

3. Nguyen Thuy Thom (2012), "Vietnam Buddhist Sangha with the guideline Dharma - Nation - Socialism",Yearbook of 30th Anniversary Conference of establishment of Vietnam Buddhist Sangha (1981 - 2011), Religion publishing house, pp. 68-72.

4. Nguyen Thuy Thom (2012), "Buddhist spirit on the death with civilization and improvement",Journal for the Study of Religion(9), pp. 20-26.

5. Nguyen Thuy Thom (Thich Minh Thinh) (2012), "Dien Phuc Pagoda - a precious historical landscape of Thang Long Ha Noi",Inheriting the Buddhist cultural values ​​to build and develop the country,Labor publishing house, pp. 100-104.

6. Nguyen Thuy Thom (Thich Minh Thinh) (2015), “Bon Matsuri remember the parents”,Yearbook of Bon Matsuri scientific discussion - Showing gratitude of Buddhism in Vietnam's society today, Religion publishing house, pp.191-201.

7. Nguyen Thuy Thom (2015), "Role of Buddhism on village belief under Tran Dynasty",Communist magazine,Http://www.tapchicongsan.org.vn.

8. Nguyen Thuy Thom (2015), "Buddhism and popular belief under Tran Dynasty",Journal of political arguments(12), pp. 22-26.

9. Nguyen Thuy Thom (2015), "Religious beliefs of Kings under Tran Dynasty",Journal for the Study of Religion(11), pp. 65-76.

10. Nguyen Thuy Thom (2016), "Buddhist thoughts in the ways of developing country of Kings under Tran Dynasty",Vietnam Journal of Social Sciences(1), pp. 40-45.

11. Nguyen Thuy Thom (2016), "Relationship between king - commander, minister, army – people under Tran Dynasty under impacts of Buddhism",Journal of Theoretical education(239), pp. 31-33, p.38.