Information about the thesis "Some Philosophical Ideas in the Vimalakirti Sutra" by graduate student Nguyen Thi Thu Hang, Philosophy major.1. Student's Full Name: Nguyen Thi Thu Hang 2. Gender: Female 3. Date of Birth: January 21, 1983 4. Place of Birth: Phu Tho 5. Decision No. 08033403 dated October 24, 2008, of the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi 6. Changes during the training process: None 7. Thesis Title: Some Philosophical Ideas in the Vimalakirti Sutra 8. Major: Philosophy; Code: 60.22.80 9. Scientific Advisor: Pham Quynh, PhD in Philosophy, Vietnam Education Publishing House. 10. Summary of Thesis Results: - The thesis provides an overview of the history of Buddhist development and identifies the context in which a Mahayana Buddhist scripture in general, and the Vimalakirti Sutra in particular, appeared. - This thesis identifies the position of the Vimalakirti Sutra in the development of Buddhism. It examines the significance of the Vimalakirti Sutra in breaking down the attachments of Theravada Buddhism, as well as its position within Mahayana Buddhist thought. - Studying this topic helps us see the dialectical value in the worldview of the Vimalakirti Sutra. In particular, this dialectical nature aligns with modern scientific research. - This research helps us understand the basis and origin of the humanistic and positive thought of Buddhism in general and the Vimalakirti Sutra in particular. - Based on the study of these issues of humanistic philosophy, the thesis offers some methodological directions for building a sustainable society. 11. Practical application: This will serve as a reference for those wishing to study and research Buddhism. 12. Further research directions: (if any) 13. Published works related to the thesis: None
INFORMATION ON MASTER'S THESIS
1. Full name: Nguyen Thi Thu Hang 2. Sex: Female 3. Date of birth: January 21, 1983 4. Place of birth: Phu Tho 5. Admission decision number: 1355/2008/QD-XHNV-KH&SĐH, dated 24 October 2008 of Rector of Hanoi University of Social Sciences and Humanity, Vietnam National University, Hanoi. 6. Changes in academic process: None 7. Official thesis title: A number of philosophical thoughts in The Vimalakirti Sutra 8. Major: Philosophy 9. Code: 60 22 80 10. Supervisors: Dr. Pham Quynh, Education Publishing House 11. Summary of the findings of the thesis: - The Thesis generalizes the history of Buddhism as well as defines the background of Maharayana in general and the Vimalakirti Sutra in particular. - The Thesis identifies the Vimalakirti Sutra's position in the development of Buddhism, and denotes the values that it brings about human being's thought thanks to its reflection about Theravada. - The Thesis also shows the dialectic values of its world outlook and human thoughts based on analyzing its foundation. Especially, these values agree with modern scientific research. - The Thesis indicates the methodological orientation for constructing sustainable development society based on researching its outlook on life. 12. Practical applicability, if any: The Thesis can be used as reference for philosophical study and research, especially for Buddhistic thoughts 13. Further research directions, if any: None 14. Thesis-related publications: None
