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 title: “The contributions of Venerable Nun Huynh Lien to Buddhism and the nation”
8. Major: Research-oriented Religious Studies Code: 8229009.01
9. Scientific supervisor: Dr. Tran Thi Hong Yen - Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities - Vietnam National University, Hanoi.
10. Summary of the thesis results: Venerable Nun Huynh Lien dedicated her entire life to the Dharma and the Nation for over 40 years (1947-1987). Her contributions to the movement for the unification of Vietnamese Buddhism in general, and to all aspects of the life of the Khất Sĩ sect and the Khất Sĩ Nun Order in particular, were significant. Her life was like a fragrant lotus flower offering itself to the world, a noble example of virtue and morality, a model of strict adherence to the precepts and the propagation of the true Dharma in the spirit of engagement with the world and service. She was a pioneer in the movement for peace, the progress and development of women, education and human development, especially for children. She made many efforts and contributed to the liberation of South Vietnam and the reunification of the country during the period 1945-1975. In particular, after the Vietnamese nation gained independence and entered the period of post-war recovery and socialist construction in the three regions of North, Central, and South Vietnam, Venerable Nun Huynh Lien not only actively fulfilled her duties in the Buddhist activities of the mendicant order but also took the lead in relief work, helping people, social movements, and establishing and organizing local governments.
In the southern provinces and cities, as the head and leader of the Buddhist nun order, Venerable Nun Huynh Lien and her congregation widely propagated Buddhism among the people and built the foundations of the Buddhist Sangha. Many temples and monasteries were established, especially the restoration and renovation of Ngoc Phuong Monastery, which became the center of activity for the Buddhist order. This place also marked a period of dedication and commitment to the cause of liberating the Vietnamese nation. Continuing the lineage of Buddhism, Venerable Nun Huynh Lien, with her compassionate vows, virtue, and unwavering diligence, was likened to a "lotus boat" traveling throughout the central and southern regions, propagating the true Dharma and training monks for the order and the Vietnamese Buddhist Sangha. Besides propagating the Dharma, "saving sentient beings" was also a lifelong aspiration that Venerable Nun Huynh Lien always devoted herself to and nurtured. In terms of social charity work, the Venerable Abbess was a leading example, mobilizing nuns and Buddhists to contribute their efforts and resources to social welfare, "relieving suffering and helping sentient beings," assisting the poor, orphaned children, lonely elderly people, homeless and destitute people, supporting disaster relief efforts, droughts and floods, visiting families of policy beneficiaries and those who contributed to the revolution, purchasing government bonds for national development, providing free medical examinations and treatment for monks, nuns, and Buddhists...
In her social work, Venerable Nun Huynh Lien always fought for peace and the advancement of women. Frequently entrusted by various levels of government, she participated in many major forums such as: the International Women's Congress in the German Democratic Republic (1977), and the World Congress of Religions for Peace on disarmament and the fight against 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 Patriotic Buddhist Liaison Committee of Ho Chi Minh City, and Member of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Ho Chi Minh City.
In summary, Venerable Nun Huynh Lien made immense contributions to both the Dharma and society, including: building, developing, and harmonizing Buddhism with the Vietnamese people during the resistance war; nation-building, establishing peace and national independence, and advancing towards socialism. She was a shining beacon guiding the Vietnamese Buddhist nuns in general, and the mendicant nuns in particular, not only in imparting lessons imbued with the spirit of devotion to the Dharma, service to society, patriotism, and love for one's people, but also in instilling in them the awareness and responsibility of Buddhist monks and nuns towards the Dharma and the nation.
11. Practical applicability: Can be applied in Dharma propagation, curriculum for Buddhist schools, teaching Buddhists and youth when participating in summer retreats.
12. Further research directions: The Buddhist thought of Venerable Nun Huynh Lien through her 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
