1. Student's full name: VO HOANG NHAN 2. Gender: Male
3. Date of birth: July 8, 1981 4. Place of birth: Can Tho
5. Student recognition decision No. 2948/2021/QD/XHNV dated December 28, 2021 of the President of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.
6. Changes in training process: No
7. Thesis topic: "The contributions of Venerable Huynh Lien to religion and nation"
8. Major: Research-oriented Religious Studies Code: 8229009.01
9. Scientific advisor: Dr. Tran Thi Hong Yen - University of Social Sciences and Humanities - Vietnam National University, Hanoi.
10. Summary of the thesis results: Venerable Huynh Lien devoted her entire life to the Dharma and the Nation for more than 40 years (1947-1987). Her contributions to the movement for the unification of Vietnamese Buddhism in general, in all aspects of the life of the Mendicant Sect and the Mendicant Nuns' Congregation in particular, are very significant. Her life is a fragrant lotus flower offered to the world, a noble example of virtue, exemplary strict observance of the precepts and promotion of the Dharma in the spirit of engagement and service. She is a pioneer in the movement for peace, the progress and development of women, education and human development, especially children. She has made many efforts to contribute her part to the liberation of South Vietnam and the reunification of the country in the period of 1945-1975. In particular, after the Vietnamese people gained independence, entered the period of post-war recovery and socialism building in the three regions of the North, Central and South, Venerable Huynh Lien not only actively performed her duties in the Buddhist activities of the Mendicant sect but also took the lead in relief work, humanitarian work, social movements, and the establishment and organization of local governments.
In the southern provinces, as the head and leader of the Bhikkhuni Sangha, Venerable Huynh Lien and the Sangha have widely propagated Buddhism among the masses and built up the facilities of the Sangha. Many monasteries and pagodas were established, especially the renovation and repair of Ngoc Phuong pagoda - becoming the center of activities of the Bhikkhuni sect. At the same time, this place also marked a time when the Venerable Nun's dedicated steps and life-long practice were imprinted for the cause of the liberation of the Vietnamese people. In continuing the source of Buddhism, with her vows of compassion, virtue, and steadfast diligence, she was likened to a "lotus boat" traveling both the Central and Southern regions to propagate the Dharma, train talented monks for the sect and the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha. Besides propagating the Dharma, "saving lives" is also a vow that the Venerable Nun has always devoted her whole life to sacrificing and nurturing. Regarding social charity work, the Venerable is the leader, a role model, mobilizing nuns and Buddhists to contribute human and material resources to social security work, "saving the suffering and saving sentient beings", helping the poor, orphans, lonely elderly people, homeless people, supporting the recovery of consequences of natural disasters, droughts, floods, visiting families with meritorious services, people with revolutionary contributions, buying bonds to build the Fatherland, providing free medical examination and treatment for monks, nuns, Buddhists...
In social work, Venerable Huynh Lien always fought for peace and the advancement of women. Frequently assigned by the authorities at all levels, she attended many major forums such as: International Women's Congress in the German Democratic Republic (1977), World Congress of Religions for Peace on the issue of disarmament and anti-nuclear war held in Moscow (1976). She also held many important positions such as: Vice President of the Central Women's Union, Vice President of the Ho Chi Minh City Patriotic Buddhist Liaison Committee, Member of the Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee.
In short, Venerable Huynh Lien has made enormous contributions to Religion and Life, such as: building, developing and harmonizing Buddhism with the Vietnamese people during the resistance war; building the nation, building peace, national independence, and moving towards Socialism. The Venerable is a bright torch that guides the Vietnamese Buddhist nuns in general, and the Mendicant Nuns in particular, not only in the lessons imbued with the spirit of loving religion, serving life, loving the country, and loving the people, but also in the awareness and responsibility of Buddhist monks towards the Dharma and the Nation.
11. Practical applicability: Can be applied in Dharma propagation, curriculum for Buddhist schools, teaching Buddhists and young people when participating in summer retreats.
12. Further research directions: Buddhist thought of Venerable Huynh Lien through poetry.
13. Published works related to the thesis: None
INFORMATION ON MASTER'S THESIS
1. Full name: Vo Hoang Nhan 2. Sex: Male
3. Date of birth: July 8, 1981 4. Place of birth: Can Tho
5. Admission decision number: 2948/2021/QD-XHNV, Dated: December 28, 2021
6. Changes in academic process:
7. Official thesis title: Contributions of Nun Huynh Lien to Dharma and the nation.
8. Major: Religious 9. Code: 8229009.01
10. Supervisors: Dr. Tran Thi Hong Yen - University of Social Sciences and Humanities
11. Summary of the findings of the thesis:
Abbess Huynh Lien devoted her entire life to the Dharma and the nation for over 40 years (1947–1987). The contributions of Abbess Huynh Lien in the campaign for the unity of Vietnamese Buddhism in general and in all aspects of the life of the Vietnam Buddhist Mendicant Sect and the Mendicant Nuns in particular, are very significant. Her life was like a blooming lotus flower, a noble example of moral conduct, strict observance Vinaya rules, and the propagation of the true Dharma with a spirit of integrating and serving. The Abbess was a pioneer in the campaign for peace, progress, and the development of women, education, and human development, especially for children. She made considerable efforts to contribute to the liberation of South Vietnam and the reunification of the country during the period from 1945 to 1975. In, particular after the Vietnamese people achieved independence and entered the phase of post-war recovery and the construction of socialism in the North, Central, and South regions, Abbess Huynh Lien not only actively fulfilled her duties in the Buddhist activities of the Vietnam Buddhist Mendicant sect but also took the lead in relief work, humanitarian assistance, social movements, and the establishment and organization of local authorities.
In the provinces of the South, Abbess Huynh Lien, as the leader of the Mendicant sect, propagated the Dharma extensively among the masses and built the sect facilities. Many temples and monasteries were established, especially the restoration and renovation of the Ngoc Phuong Monastery, which became the center of activities for the Mendicant sect. And it also marked a significant period in the life and dedication of the Abbess to the cause of liberating the Vietnamese people. In the provinces of the South, Abbess Huynh Lien, as the leader of the Mendicant sect, propagated the Dharma extensively among the masses and built the sect facilities. Many temples and monasteries were established, especially the restoration and renovation of the Ngoc Phuong Monastery, which became the center of activities for the Vietnam Buddhist Mendicant sect. And it also marked a significant period in the life and dedication of the Abbess to the cause of liberating the Vietnamese people.
In the propagation of the Dharma, with compassionate aspiration, virtuous qualities, and firm determination, Abbess Huynh Lien was likened to a “lotus boat” that traverses both the Central and Southern regions, propagating the true Dharma and training monastic talents for the sect and the Vietnamese Buddhist community. In addition to propagating the Dharma, “alleviating suffering” was also a compassionate aspiration that Abbess Huynh Lien devoted her entire life to. In terms of social charity work, Abbess Huynh Lien was a leader, a role model and mobilized monks and Buddhist followers to contribute their efforts and resources to social welfare activities, “rescuing suffering"beings” helping the poor, orphaned children, lonely elderly, and those in need; supporting to overcome disasters, droughts and floods; visiting families of policy beneficiaries and revolutionaries; buying sovereign bonds and providing free medical treatment for monks and Buddhists, etc.
In social work, Abbess Huynh Lien always fights for peace and the advancement of women. Frequently entrusted by authorities at all levels, the Abbess had participated in many major forums, such as the International Women's Congress in the German Democratic Republic (1977), the World Congress of Religions for Peace on disarmament and the anti-nuclear war held in Moscow (1976). The Abbess also holds many important positions, such as Vice Chairman of the Vietnam Women's Union, Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City Patriotic Buddhist Liaison Committee, and Commissioner of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee in Ho Chi Minh City.
In short, Abbess Huynh Lien has made enormous contributions to Religion and Life, such as building, developing and harmonizing Buddhism with the Vietnamese people during the resistance war; national construction and building peace, national independence and socialism. The Abbess is like a blazing torch, illuminating the way for the Vietnamese Buddhist nuns in general and the Vietnam Buddhist Mendicant nuns in particular, not only for the lessons imbued with the spirit of piety, serving life, patriotism, and love for the race but also about the consciousness and responsibility of Buddhist monks towards the Dharma and the Nation.
12. Practical applicability, if any: It can be applied in propagating the Dharma, developing curricula for Buddhist schools, and teaching Buddhist practitioners and youth during summer retreats.
13. Further research directions, if any: The Buddhist philosophy of Abbess Huynh Lien through her poetry.
14. Thesis-related publications: None
