TTLV: Buddhist view of life in the Four Noble Truths

MASTER'S THESIS INFORMATION

1. Student's full name: Dao Thi Kim Cuc:

2. Gender: female

3. Date of birth: September 21, 1979

4. Place of birth: Dien Khanh, Khanh Hoa

5. Student recognition decision No. 2797/2012/QD-XHNV-SDH, dated December 28, 2012 of the President of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

6. Changes in training: No changes in training.

7. Thesis topic name:Buddhist view of life in the Four Noble Truths

8. Major: Philosophy; Code: 60 22 03 09

9. Scientific advisor: Associate Professor, Dr. Nguyen Thuy Van, Head of Philosophy Department, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

10. Summary of thesis results:

With a structure of 2 chapters and 5 sections, the thesis presents a systematized view of the Buddhist view of life in the Four Noble Truths in three aspects. Firstly, it systematizes the general issues of the Buddhist view of life and the Four Noble Truths; secondly, it analyzes the thoughts of the Buddhist view of life in the Four Noble Truths and thirdly, it evaluates the values ​​and points out the influences of the Buddhist view of life in the current Vietnamese social life. From there, it draws out the evaluations, points out the influences of this view in the current Vietnamese social life and contributes to systematizing the basic contents of the Buddhist view of life expressed through the teachings of the Four Noble Truths, thereby clarifying the philosophical thoughts and dialectics of Buddhist teachings.

11. Practical applicability: The thesis provides a source of reference materials for the study and research of students and practitioners in Religious Studies, Philosophy, especially Buddhism.

12. Further research directions: The position and role of the Four Noble Truths in Vietnamese society today.

13. Published works related to the thesis: (list works in chronological order if any): None.

INFORMATION ON MASTER'S THESIS

1. Full name : Dao Thi Kim Cuc

2. Sex: Female

3. Date of birth: 21/09/1979

4. Place of birth: Suoi Hiep Commune, Dien Khanh District, Khanh Hoa Province

5. Admission decision number: 2797/2012/QD-XHNV-SDH

Dated November 7, 2006 by Rector of University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi

6. Changes in academic process: None

7. Official thesis title: The Concept of Human Life in the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism

8. Major: Philosophy

9. Code: 60220309

10. Supervisors: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thuy Van, Dean of Faculty of Philosophy, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi

11. Summary of the findings of the thesis:

The thesis consists of 2 chapters 5 sections. It systematically presents the conception of human life in the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism on three aspects: (i) the first is systematizing general issues related to the concept of human life in Buddhism and in the Four Noble Truths; (ii) the second is analyzing the belief in human life of Buddhism in the Four Noble Truths; (iii) and the third is assessing values ​​and influences of the concept of human life in Buddhism on cultural and social lives in Vietnam today.

The thesis makes evaluative statements, points out the influence of this conception on daily social life in Vietnam and makes a contribution to systematizing basic contents of the Buddhist outlook that is described in lessons of the Four Noble Truths in order to clarify philosophic and the ideas dialectic of Buddhist doctrine.

12. Practical applicability, if any:

Dissertation provides reference resources for studying, researching on religious studies, philosophy, especially on Buddhism.

13. Further research directions, if any: The position and the role of the Four Noble Truths in Vietnam society today.
14. Thesis-related publications (List them in chronological order):