TTLV: Association of Patriotic Monks and Monks of Khmer ethnic group in Soc Trang province

1.Student's name: Truong Hanh Nguyen
2. Gender: Female
3. Date of birth: May 1, 1974.
4. Place of birth: Ca Mau
5. Decision on recognition of students No. 1811/QD-XHNV dated September 8, 2021 of the President of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi
6. Changes in the training process:
+ Decision No. 3094/QD-XHNV on extending the study time of graduate students
7. Thesis topic: Association of Patriotic Buddhist Monks and Monks of Khmer ethnic group in Soc Trang province
8. Major: Religious Studies; Code: 8229009.01
9. Scientific advisor: Dr. Bui Thi Anh Van
10. Summary of thesis results:
In the process of the Vietnamese revolution, our Party has always identified ethnic and religious affairs as a fundamental, long-term, urgent strategic issue and a task of the entire Party, people and army. The ethnic and religious policies of our Party and State towards ethnic minorities not only aim to ensure political stability but also create conditions for sustainable socio-economic development of ethnic minority areas in general and the Khmer ethnic group in particular.
Through the thesis topic, the student has summarized the formation and development of the Patriotic Monks and Nuns Solidarity Association in the Southwest region and has pointed out the characteristics of a special Association that is closely linked between religion and nation. At the same time, he explained the reasons why the Patriotic Monks and Nuns Solidarity Association still exists and develops more and more strongly. In addition, the student has highlighted the motto of the Association according to the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha as "Dharma - Nation - Socialism". During the renovation period, the Patriotic Monks and Nuns Solidarity Association continues to promote the tradition of solidarity, patriotism, and national harmony. In particular, Directive No. 19-CT/TW dated January 10, 2018 of the Secretariat on strengthening work in the Khmer ethnic minority areas in the new situation, affirming that the specific policies and guidelines on ethnic and religious work in the Khmer ethnic minority areas have changed the appearance of the villages, the people's lives have been significantly improved, and the Association for Solidarity of Patriotic Monks and Nuns has also been interested in and supported to operate very smoothly in the Khmer ethnic minority areas.
In the thesis, the student also devoted a chapter to forecasting the ethnic and religious situation in the Khmer ethnic group and made recommendations for the Soc Trang Province Association of Patriotic Monks and Monks to continue promoting its role in mobilizing monks and Khmer people in the coming time.
11. Practical application:
The research results contribute to raising awareness of the position and role of the Association of Patriotic Monks and Monks Solidarity in the historical process of building and defending the Fatherland; making an important contribution to implementing the policy of building the great national unity bloc. Especially in building policies for economic, social, cultural development, political stability, and ensuring security and order in areas with a large Khmer ethnic group.
The thesis can be used as a reference in teaching, research and professional training for reporters and officials working in management of beliefs and religions.
12. Further research directions:
In the coming time, the author will continue to study and research in depth the activities of the Association of Patriotic Monks and Nuns in the provinces, especially in the Mekong Delta region, to have a comprehensive view and compare the similarities and differences in each area of ​​activity. On that basis, propose solutions suitable to the reality of each locality, so that the Association of Patriotic Monks and Nuns can maximize the spiritual and cultural values ​​as well as the material values ​​in the cause of building the homeland.