TTLV: The Value of Buddhist Teachings in Implementing the Marriage and Family Law 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 Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Hanoi - Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

6. Changes in the training process: None

7. Thesis title: The Value of Buddhist Teachings in the Implementation of the Marriage and Family Law in Vietnam Today.

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

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

10. Summary of the thesis results:

Firstly, it is necessary to clarify the origins, emergence, and basic doctrines of Buddhism, as well as the characteristics of Vietnamese Buddhism.

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

Thirdly, to provide an overview of the stages of formation and development of the Law on Marriage and Family in Vietnam from 1959 to the present.

Fourth, to identify the values ​​of Buddhist teachings in the implementation of the Marriage and Family Law in Vietnam today.

11. Practical applications:

As one of the elements that have shaped the national culture for thousands of years, Buddhism today still preserves positive values ​​that can contribute to building morality and lifestyle for the Vietnamese people. The benevolent nature of Buddhism is one of the origins of humanism; the Buddhist ideals of equality and peace are in line with the trend of harmony and cooperation among nations worldwide. The impact of Buddhism on the moral values ​​of the Vietnamese people through traditional customs is extremely evident, exemplified by the implementation of the Vietnamese Marriage and Family Law.

This thesis contributes to clarifying the relationship between law and religion, specifically Buddhism. Furthermore, the research will offer a new perspective, exploring how the humanistic teachings of Buddhism on marriage and family directly influence the adherence of citizens (Buddhists) to the law in general and the Vietnamese Marriage and Family Law in particular.

12. Further research directions: Investigating the value of Buddhist teachings in guiding the moral values ​​of the 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