TTLV: The fusion of Buddhism and indigenous beliefs in Ha Tien town, Kien Giang province today.

1. Student's full name:Le To Nam

2. Gender:Male

3. Date of birth: 20/01/1979

4. Place of birth:Ha Tien, Kien Giang

5. Decision number for student admission:Decision No. 3094/QD-XHNV-SDH dated November 27, 2017, of the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

6. Changes in the training process:Are not

7. Thesis title:The fusion of Buddhism and indigenous beliefs in Ha Tien town, Kien Giang province today.

8. Major:Religious studies as a research-oriented field

9. Code:60220309.

10. Scientific supervisor:Dr. Nguyen Huu Thu

Scientific title:                                Degree:Doctor;

Workplace:Department of Religious Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

11. Summary of the thesis results:

The thesis is structured into 2 chapters, 5 sections, and 11 subsections, not including the Introduction, Conclusion, Bibliography, and Appendix.

Chapter 1: An Overview of Buddhism and Indigenous Beliefs in Ha Tien Town, Kien Giang Province

Chapter 2: Manifestations of the Fusion between Buddhism and Indigenous Beliefs in Ha Tien Town, Kien Giang Province

This study aims to clarify: the characteristics of religious beliefs and Buddhism; the prominent features of this process throughout historical periods; the impact of religious beliefs and Buddhism on the lives of the local population; and the integration of religious beliefs with Buddhism. These are crucial issues that need clarification. However, to date, the aforementioned topics have not been systematically and comprehensively researched. Understanding of these areas among some residents of Kien Giang province in general, and Ha Tien town in particular, remains limited. Therefore, research into these areas is significant not only scientifically but also practically in the current context.

12. Practical applications:

This thesis can serve as a reference document to support practical application and teaching in the field of Religious Studies and other related social science disciplines. It also provides scientific data to help local authorities better understand Buddhism and indigenous beliefs in Ha Tien, thereby enabling them to develop appropriate state management solutions regarding religion in Kien Giang province.

Based on raising awareness about "the integration of Buddhism and indigenous beliefs in Ha Tien town, Kien Giang province today," this will help to improve social management and religious management, ensure the full implementation of policies and laws, and foster positive government attention to Buddhism and indigenous beliefs so that they can continue to develop alongside the nation, building a peaceful, prosperous, and progressive society.

13. Future research directions:Folk beliefs and Buddhism.

14. Published works related to the thesis:Are not.

INFORMATION ABOUT THE DOCTOR DISCUSSION

1. Full name:Le To Nam

2. Gender:Male

3. Date of birth:January 20, 1979

4. Place of birth:Ha Tien and Kien Giang

5. Admission decision number:3094 / QD-XHNV-SĐH dated November 27, 2017 by the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi

6. Changes in academic process:No.

7. Official thesis title:The fusion of Buddhism and indigenous believes in Ha Tien town, Kien Giang province at present

8. Major:Religious studies research orientation

9. Code:60220309.

10. Scientific instructor:Dr. Nguyen Huu Thu

Scientific title: Academic degree: PhD;

Working body: Department of Religious Studies at Hanoi University of Social Sciences and Humanities.

11. Summary of the results of the thesis:

The structure of the thesis consists of 2 chapters, 05 periods, 11 small details, excluding the Introduction, Conclusion, List of references, and Appendix.

Chapter 1: Overview of Buddhism and indigenous beliefs in Ha Tien town, Kien Giang province

Chapter 2: Expression of fusion between Buddhism and indigenous beliefs in Ha Tien town, Kien Giang province

Thereby clarifying: The question of what beliefs and Buddhism are like, this process takes place over historical periods with certain characteristics; how the impact of beliefs and Buddhism on the lives of the people here is like; What is the fusion between religion and Buddhism? These are issues that need clarification. However, up to now, the above contents have not been studied scientifically and fully. Knowledge about the above areas of some residents in Kien Giang province in general and residents in Ha Tien town in particular is still limited. Therefore, the study of these fields has implications not only in science but also in practice in the current period.

12. Practical applicability, if any:

The thesis can be used as a reference supporting the practical application and teaching of specialized subjects of Religion and other related social sciences. The thesis is also the scientific evidence to help the local government to better understand Ha Tien Buddhism and indigenous beliefs, thereby suggesting solutions for state management of religion suitable to its existence. in Kien Giang.

On the basis of raising the awareness of "the fusion of Buddhism and indigenous beliefs in Ha Tien town, Kien Giang province today", helping the social management, belief management, religion are more closely, the legal policies were fully implemented, the positive attention of the government to Buddhism and indigenous beliefs for Buddhism and beliefs to continue developing along with the people, building a peaceful, good, progressive society.

13. Further research directions:Folk beliefs and Buddhism.

14. Published works related to the thesis:No.