1. Student's full name: Nguyen Thi Thuy 2. Gender: Female
3. Date of birth: May 21, 1993.
4. Place of birth: An Luu, Phu My, Phu Vang, Thua Thien Hue.
5. Decision to recognize student No. 2948 dated December 28, 2021, by the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.
6. Changes in the training process: None
(Note the types of changes and the corresponding times)
7. Thesis title:
Poems published in the "Van Hanh" magazine within the context of Southern Vietnamese Buddhist literature from 1965-1975 by Ms. Nguyen Thi Thuy.
8. Major: Vietnamese Literature; Code: 21035177
9. Scientific Advisor: Dr. Do Thu Hien, Faculty of Literature, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi
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10. Summary of thesis results: (Summarize the results of the thesis, emphasizing any new findings)
Firstly, this thesis provides a general introduction to the history and literature of Buddhism, specifically Buddhist poetry, through representative magazines in Southern Vietnam during the period 1955-1975. The thesis briefly introduces Zen masters Vạn Hạnh, Thích Quảng Đức, Thích Nhất Hạnh, Vũ Hoàng Chương, Trụ Vũ, and Nguyễn Phố, and compiles a list of poems published in the "Vạn Hạnh" magazine by several prominent authors. From this, the thesis presents the values of Buddhist thought in Vietnamese literature, like a gentle breeze blowing into the reader's soul, creating a vibrant, luminous garden, exuding a light and serene fragrance.
Secondly: The thesis presents the concept of Symbolism according to literary theorists, who consider it a "means of visual and expressive creation" with "multiple meanings" in literary works. According to SXPocxo: "A symbol is a sign that depends on the object it represents, based on a common rule, which is a shared association." This shows that symbols in literature have multiple meanings, abstract qualities, and cultural significance. The analysis of symbols depends on the customs, beliefs, etc., of each country, locality, and historical period.
Thirdly: This thesis studies two main and primary inspirations in the poetry published in the Van Hanh magazine: nationalistic and religious inspiration. Therefore, the poems in the Van Hanh magazine possess both depth in ideological content and captivating artistic expression. Following this, the thesis analyzes the meaning and value of the artistic space and time of the poetry in the Van Hanh magazine.
In summary, this thesis introduces the Van Hanh magazine and the history of Southern Buddhism during the years 1955-1975. Through this, we explore, research, and approach the natural and religious symbols, human imagery, and Buddhist philosophy expressed in the poems published in Van Hanh magazine, which have left a lasting impression on readers and inspired present and future generations to continue the endless flow of Buddhist literature. The thesis also examines the role of poetry in Van Hanh magazine in the national struggle against the US, creating a "front" of words and making a significant contribution to encouraging the spirit of fighting to protect religious freedom and defend the country.
11. Practical applications: None
12. Further research directions: Short stories in the Van Hanh magazine within the context of Southern Buddhist literature 1965-1975
A Buddhist studies article published in the Van Hanh journal within the context of Buddhist literature in South Vietnam, 1965-1975.
13. Published works related to the thesis: “Human Symbolism in the Poetry of Van Hanh Magazine”, Journal of Buddhist Studies.
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INFORMATION ON MASTER'S THESIS
1. Full name : Nguyen Thi Thuy ……2. Sex: Female...................................................................
3. Date of birth: May 21, 1993………
4. Place of birth: An Luu, Phu My, Phu Vang, Thua Thien Hue………………………..
5. Admission decision
number: No. 2948/2021/QD-XHNV Dated December 28, 2021 of
the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities...................................................
6. Changes in academic process: No.................................................................................................
(List the forms of change and corresponding times)
7. Official thesis title: Poetry in the magazine “Van Hanh” in the context of Southern Buddhist literature 1965-1975…………………………...................
8. Major: Vietnamese Literature; Code: 21035177…………………………………………
9. Supervisors: PhD. Do Thu Hien, Faculty of Literature, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University Hanoi
10. Summary of the results of the thesis: The thesis has resolved three important subjects:
Firstly, the thesis introduces in a general way the issues of history, Buddhist literature, and Buddhist poetry through typical magazines in Southern poetry during the period 1955-1975. The thesis briefly introduces Zen. Master Van Hanh, Bodhisattva Thich Quang Duc, Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh, Vu Hoang Chuong, Tru Vu, Nguyen Pho, and statistics of poems composed in Van Hanh magazine by some typical authors. From there, the thesis presents the values of Buddhist ideology in Vietnamese literature, like a gentle breeze blowing into the reader's soul, creating a garden full of vitality, shimmering, radiating a gentle and serene fragrance.
Secondly, the thesis introduces the concept of Symbol according to literary theory researchers: Symbol is a “means of shaping and expressing” with “multiple meanings” in literary works. According to SXPocxo: “A symbol is a sign that depends on the object it represents due to a common rule that is a common association.” This shows that symbols in literature are multi-meaning, abstract, and cultural. When analyzing symbols, it depends on customs, beliefs, etc. of each country, each locality and each historical period.
Thirdly, the thesis researches the two main and primary inspirations in poetry in Van Hanh magazine: national inspiration and religious inspiration. Therefore, the poems in Van Hanh magazine have both the depth in ideological content and the appeal in artistic expression. Then, the thesis analyzes the meaning and value of artistic space and time of Poetry in Van Hanh magazine.
In short, with this thesis we have introduced Van Hanh magazine, the history of Southern Buddhism in the years 1955-1975. Thereby, learning, researching and approaching natural symbols and religious symbols, human images, and Buddhist philosophy from poetry printed in Van Hanh magazine has left a mark in the hearts of readers and encouraged today's and tomorrow's generations to continue the endless flow of Buddhist literature. The thesis also researches the role of poetry in Van Hanh magazine in the nation's fight against America to save the country, creating a “front” with words, making an important contribution to encourage the spirit of fighting to promote religious freedom and the country.
11. Practical applicability: No
12. Future research directions:
- Short stories in the magazine “Van Hanh” in the context of Southern Buddhist literature 1965-1975
- Buddhist research article in the magazine “Van Hanh” in the context of Southern Buddhist literature from 1965-1975
13. Thesis-related publications: Nguyen Thi Thuy (2023), “Human symbols in poetry Van Hanh Magazine”, Journal of Buddhist Studies. Source: https://tapchinghiencuuphathoc.vn/bieu-tuong-con-nguoi-tren-tho-tap-chi-van-hanh.html#penci-Bieu-tuong-con-nguoi - WP EXtra
