TTLV: The value of Buddhist teachings in the implementation of the Law on Marriage and Family in Vietnam today

1. Student's full name: Nguyen Thi Huong 2. Gender: Female

3. Date of birth: August 13, 1994 4. Place of birth: Hanoi

5. According to Decision No. 4295/2016/QD – XHNV. dated December 16, 2016 of the President of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Hanoi - Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

6. Changes in training process: No

7. Thesis topic: The value of Buddhist teachings in the implementation of the Law on Marriage and Family in Vietnam today.

8. Major: Religious Studies; Code: 60 22 03 09

9. Scientific advisor: Dr. Nguyen Thi To Uyen, staff of Hanoi University of Social Sciences and Humanities - Vietnam National University, Hanoi

10. Summary of thesis results:

Firstly, clarify the origin, birth and basic teachings of Buddhism as well as the characteristics of Vietnamese Buddhism.

Second, clarify the Buddhist concept of marriage and family through teachings and rituals.

Third, summarize the stages of formation and development of the Law on Marriage and Family in Vietnam from 1959 to present.

Fourth, point out the values ​​of Buddhist teachings in the implementation of the Law on Marriage and Family in Vietnam today.

11. Practical application:

As one of the elements that have created the national culture for thousands of years, Buddhism today still retains positive values ​​that can contribute to building the ethics and lifestyle of the Vietnamese people. The benevolence of Buddhism is one of the origins of humanism; the egalitarian and peaceful ideology of Buddhism is consistent with the trend of harmony and connection between peoples in the world. The impact of Buddhism on the ethical values ​​of the Vietnamese people through traditional customs is extremely clear, typically in the implementation of the Law on Marriage and Family of the Vietnamese people.

The thesis contributes to clarifying the relationship between law and religion, specifically Buddhism. In addition, the study will bring a new perspective, from the humanistic teachings of Buddhism on marriage and family, which have a direct impact and influence on the people (Buddhists) to strictly implement the law in general and the Vietnamese Law on Marriage and Family in particular.

12. Further research directions: Research the value of Buddhist teachings in guiding the morality of Vietnamese people.

13. Published works related to the thesis: None.

            INFORMATION ON MASTER'S THESIS

1. Full name: Nguyen Thi Huong 2. Sex: Female

3. Date of birth: August 13, 1994 4. Place of birth: Hanoi

5. Admission decision number: 4295/2016/QD – XHNV dated December 16, 2016 by the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities in Hanoi - Vietnam National University Hanoi.

6. Changes in academic process: No change

7. Official thesis title: Value of Buddhism in enforcement of the Law on Marriage and Family in Vietnam.

8. Major: Religious Studies Code: 60 22 03 09

9. Supervisors: PhD. Nguyen Thi To Uyen, officer of University of Social Sciences and Humanities in Hanoi- Vietnam National University Hanoi.

10. Summary of the findings of the thesis:

First, origin, coming forth and fundamental doctrines of Buddhism as well as characteristics of Buddhism in Vietnam are clarified.

Second, Buddhism's concepts of marriage and family are clarified through rituals and doctrines.

Third, periods of forming and developing the Law on Marriage and Family since 1959 up to now are generalized.

Fourth, values ​​of Buddhist doctrines in enforcement of the Law on Marriage and Family in Vietnam today are specified.

11. Practical applicability, if any:

As one of the constituents of nation's culture for thousands of years, Buddhism still preserves positive values ​​that can contribute to the building of ethics and lifestyle of Vietnamese people. The inclination to the good of Buddhism is one of the origins of humanism while the idea of ​​equality and peace of Buddhism is in line with the tendency of harmony and integration among peoples around the world.

The thesis contributes to clarify the relationship between law and religion, namely Buddhism. In addition, the study will bring a new perspective from humanistic doctrines of Buddhism on marriage and family which have direct impacts on the people (Buddhists) in strict compliance with laws in general and the Law on Marriage and the Family in Vietnam in particular.

12. Further research directions, if any: State management research for each specific religion

13. Thesis-related publications: None