Information about the thesis "A Study of the Transcription of the Work 'Thai Can Dam' by Venerable Phuc Dien" by graduate student Le Quang Son, specializing in Han Nom studies.1. Student's Full Name: Le Quang Son (Dharma Name: Thich Thien Hai) 2. Gender: Male 3. Date of Birth: October 4, 1978 4. Place of Birth: Dong Nai 5. Decision No. 2551/2007/QD-XHNV-KH&SDH dated November 2, 2007, issued by the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi. 6. Changes during the training process: None 7. Thesis Title: Research on the phonetic transcription of the work "Thai Can Dam" by Venerable Phuc Dien. 8. Specialization: Sino-Vietnamese Studies; Code: 60 22 40 9. Scientific Advisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Trinh Khac Manh, Director of the Institute of Sino-Vietnamese Studies - Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences. 10. Summary of the thesis results: - The thesis has researched and introduced aphorisms extracted from Confucian and Buddhist scriptures and histories, categorized into sections such as: self-cultivation, conduct (how to behave towards others), commentary (comments and evaluations on life), leisurely enjoyment (reflection and contemplation during leisure time)... - It has also contributed to introducing the life and deeds of Venerable Phuc Dien, a cultural figure and a true Buddhist monk in Vietnam. - The thesis contributes to further understanding of the language, writing system, and characteristics of Nom script in the 19th century. 11. Practical application: By studying the work "Thai Can Dam," the thesis has contributed to providing materials for understanding the relationship between Confucianism and Buddhism. In particular, the thesis contributes to guiding the foundation of traditional ethics in the context of a society undergoing industrialization, modernization, and international integration in the present era. 12. Further research directions: - Continue researching the works compiled by Venerable Phuc Dien, especially those works that he translated into Vietnamese and vernacular script, in order to enrich the treasury of Buddhist culture as well as the culture of the nation.
INFORMATION ON MASTER'S THESIS
1. Full name: LE QUANG SON 2. Gender: Male - Religious name: THICH THIEN HAI 3. Date of birth: October 4, 1978 4. Place of birth: DONG NAI 5. Admission decision number: 2551/2007/QD-XHNV- KH&SĐH Dated: November 2, 2007 6. Changes in academic process: None 7. Official thesis title: Sino - Nom documents on Pho Hien 8. Major: Han - Nom Code: 60 22 40 9. Supervisors: Associate Professor, Doctor. Trinh Khac Manh, the Director of the Institute of Han-Nom Studies, Hanoi. 10. Sumary of results of the thesis: - The thesis studied and recommended maxims extracted from bible and history book of Confucianism and Buddhism arranged them by items such as: amendment, behavior (to behave well in society), assessment (to comment and assess on life), contemplating (to contemplate when one is free)... - The thesis also contributed to recommend Phuc Dien superior Buddhist monk's deed, a culturist and a true monk of national Buddhists. - Furthermore, the thesis studied on written language and characteristics of demotic script in 19th century. 11. Possibility of application in reality: Studying the work “Thai can dam” has contributed to providing materials in order to find out about the relationship between Confucianism and Buddhism. Especially, the thesis has helped to orient traditional ethical foundation in the society background of industrialisation, modernization and international integration. 12. Following study orientation: - Continue to study the compiled work of Phuc Dien superior Buddhist monk, especially, the works peformed and translated in demotic script in order to partially enrich Buddhsim and national culture as well.13. Further research directions: - Go deep into some typical topics of Pho Hien's sino - nom documents context as: documents on religious and beliefs (pagoda, temple, etc), documents on overseas Chinese at Pho Hien (Mazu temple, assembly hall, etc). - Research Pho Hien's sino - nom materials in area culture background.
