TTDA: Buddhist practice in Hue City today

INFORMATION ABOUT THE MASTER'S THESIS

1. Student's full name: Nguyen Van Manh

2. Gender: Male

3. Date of birth: August 6, 1993

4. Place of birth: Trieu Thuy Village, My Thuong Ward, Hue City

5. Decision to recognize students No. 5626/QD-XHNV dated December 29, 2023, by the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

6. Changes in the training process: None

7. Thesis Title: Buddhist Practices in Hue City Today

8. Major: Religious Studies; Code: 8229009

9. Scientific supervisor:

Dr. Le Thi Lien: Institute of Ethnic and Religious Strategy and Policy

Dr. Pham Thi Chuyen: University of Social Sciences and Humanities

10. Summary of the thesis results:

- The thesis has collected, synthesized, and systematized relevant theories in religious studies, cultural studies, and history, including the theory"religious entity", forming the basis for the analysis of the topic.

- Survey, collect data, and analyze the characteristics of Buddhist practice in Hue City today (2020–2025), including rituals, activities, organizational structure, and the relationship between lay Buddhists and temple-based Buddhists.

- This study examines the factors impacting Buddhism in Hue within the context of urbanization, globalization, international integration, and changes in contemporary religious life, in order to clearly identify the opportunities and challenges facing Buddhism today.

- To propose solutions to maintain and enhance the role of Buddhism in Hue in modern social life; to encourage community activities, charity work, moral education, and the preservation of Buddhist cultural values ​​in a sustainable manner.

11. Practical applications:

- Propose practical solutions to encourage people to practice Buddhism effectively, sustainably, and in a way that is appropriate for modern life, while still preserving the distinctive cultural and spiritual identity of Buddhism in Hue.

- The research contributes to the preservation and promotion of the spiritual and ethical values ​​of Buddhism in contemporary social life.

- Buddhist practice and social orientation contribute to building the Dharma and the nation, reflecting the Buddhist spirit of "protecting the nation and ensuring the well-being of the people."

- Proposing recommendations to organizations and departments to emphasize the role of Buddhist practice, Buddhist organizations, and individual lay Buddhists in further promoting the positive meanings of Buddhism in daily life.

- The results achieved in this thesis serve as a valuable reference for students and trainees specializing in religious studies, state management of religion, sociology, and social work.

12. Future research directions:

Continue researching the role of Buddhist practice and solutions for developing Buddhism in building national unity based on the motto: "Buddhism - Nation - Socialism".

13. Published works related to the thesis: None.

INFORMATION ON PROJECT

1. Full name: Nguyen Van Manh 2. Sex: Male

3. Date of birth:06 August 1993 4. Place of birth: Hue City

5. Admission decision number: 5626/QD-XHNV dated December 29, 2023 issued by the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

6. Changes in academic process: None

7. Official thesis title: Current practices of Buddhism in Hue city

8. Major: Religious studies Code: 8229009

9. Supervisors:

- Dr. Le Thi Lien- Institute of strategy and policy on Ethnicity and Religion

- Dr. Pham Thi Chuyen - the University of Social Sciences and Humanities

10. Summary of the findings of the thesis:

The thesis collected, synthesized, and systematized theoretical frameworks in religious studies, cultural studies, and history, including the theory of “religious entity,” which serves as the analytical foundation for the research.

Conducted surveys, collected data, and analyzed the characteristics of Buddhist practices in Hue City today (2020–2025), including rituals, religious activities, organizational structure, and the relationship between lay Buddhists and monastic practitioners.

Examined the factors affecting Buddhism in Hue in the context of urbanization, globalization, international integration, and transformations in contemporary religious life, thereby identifying opportunities and challenges facing Buddhism today.

Proposed solutions to maintain and enhance the role of Buddhism in Hue within modern society; encourage community activities, charity work, moral education, and the preservation of Buddhist cultural values ​​towards sustainable development.

11. Practical applicability:

Proposes practical solutions to encourage effective and sustainable Buddhist practice appropriate to modern life while preserving the distinctive cultural and spiritual identity of Hue Buddhism.

Contributes to the preservation and promotion of the spiritual and ethical values ​​of Buddhism in contemporary society.

Highlights the social-oriented aims of Buddhist practice, contributing to the development of the Dharma and the nation, reflecting the Buddhist spirit of “protecting the nation and bringing peace to the people.”

Provides recommendations for relevant organizations and authorities to emphasize the role of Buddhist practices, Buddhist institutions, and lay Buddhists in promoting the positive values ​​of Buddhism in social life.

The results of the thesis serve as a reference source for students and trainees in Religious Studies, State Management of Religion, Sociology, and Social Work.

12. Further research directions:

Continue researching the role of Buddhist practices and solutions for developing Buddhism in relation to fostering the Great National Unity Bloc under the principle: “Dharma – Nation – Socialism.”

13. Thesis-related publications: None.