1. Full name of PhD student: Pham Van Phuong 2. Gender: Male
3. Date of birth: November 22, 1979 4. Place of birth: Ninh Binh
5. Decision on recognition of PhD students: No. 1806/2018/QD-XHNV, dated June 29, 2018 of the President of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities.
6. Changes in training process (if any):
7. Thesis topic: Cao Dong Zen sect in Northern Vietnam: Transmission and current situation
8. Major: Religious Studies 9. Code: 9229009.01
10. Scientific advisor: Prof. Dr. Hoang Anh Tuan
11. Summary of new results of the thesis:
+ Research purpose: Based on the study of the transmission, basic content and current situation of the Cao Dong Zen sect in Northern Vietnam, the thesis clearly shows the characteristics and development trends of the Cao Dong Zen sect in Northern Vietnam and gives the author's comments on the main development trends. On that basis, it proposes a number of solutions and recommendations to promote the value of the Cao Dong Zen sect in Northern Vietnam.
+ Thesis research object: Cao Dong Zen sect of Buddhism in Northern Vietnam
+ Research method: The thesis uses interdisciplinary scientific research methods of religious studies and other sciences. Specifically: Analysis and synthesis methods, historical methods, religious sociology methods, logical methods, etc.
+ Main results and new contributions of the thesis:
The thesis has systematically clarified the history of the Cao Dong Zen sect in Northern Vietnam from a number of different aspects.
The thesis has pointed out the current situation of the Cao Dong Zen sect in Northern Vietnam in some basic aspects: ideology, practice policy, worship facilities, religious practices, sect organization and religious beliefs.
The thesis has pointed out some basic characteristics and trends of the Cao Dong Zen sect in Northern Vietnam at present and commented on the main trends.
The thesis has proposed a number of solutions and recommendations to inherit and promote the value of the Cao Dong Zen sect in Northern Vietnam at present.
These research results contribute to the theoretical research system on Buddhism in general and the history of Vietnamese Buddhism in particular. The predictions, recommendations and solutions that the thesis offers can be applied to the work of inheriting and promoting the value of the Cao Dong Zen sect in Northern Vietnam.
+ Conclusion
Buddhism is a religion with profound philosophical thoughts, born in India, spread from India to many countries in the world, including Vietnam. When mentioning the transmission and development of Northern Buddhism, it is impossible not to mention Zen. Cao Dong is one of the five Zen sects born in China, from the Sixth Patriarch Hui Neng.
The Cao Dong Zen sect in the North was directly studied in China by Zen master Thuy Nguyet and spread to Vietnam. In the 17th century, Vietnamese history had certain changes in economics, politics, culture and society...
In the current context, the Cao Dong Zen sect is undergoing strong changes, showing many different trends of movement and development. However, it is easy to see that in terms of religious consciousness, religious worship, and organization, the Cao Dong Zen sect in Northern Vietnam, although it has been largely lost, still retains some basic characteristics and is tending to restore tradition.
The Cao Dong Zen sect has an important role and position in the historical flow of Vietnamese Buddhism. Generations of lamp transmission have promoted the tradition of patriotism, actively contributed to building and protecting the Fatherland, actively engaged in the world and strengthened community solidarity.
12. Further research directions:
- Vietnamese Buddhist Zen sects
- Buddhism and culture.
13. Publications related to the thesis:
- Pham Van Phuong (2017), "Overview of the process of spreading the Cao Dong Zen sect in Dang Ngoai Vietnam in the 16th - 17th centuries", Journal of Religious Work (130), pp. 14 - 16, p. 41.
- Pham Van Phuong (2018), "Basic characteristics of the Cao Dong Zen sect in the North of our country", Journal of Religious Work (137,138), pp. 88-93.
- Bui Thi Anh Van, Pham Van Phuong (2019), “Ancestor Worship – A Belief That Inspires Compassion”, Journal of Indian and Asian Studies (76), pp.56 - 61.
- Thich Hai An, Pham Van Phuong (2019), "The role of Dharma propagation of monks in Thuan Hoa region and some Vietnamese pagodas in Central Laos today", Journal of Religious Studies (189), pp. 52 - 62.
- Pham Van Phuong (2019), “Some fundanmental thoughts of Caodong Zen school in Vietnam”, Young scientist (274), pp.147 - 149.
- Pham Van Phuong (2019), “The development of Caodong zen school in the Northem region Vietnam in the 17th century”, Scientific Aspect (1), pp. 521 - 528.
- Most Venerable Thich Hai An, Postgraduate Student Pham Van Phuong (2020), "Cao Dong Zen Sect in Thuan Hoa", Cao Dong Zen Sect in Vietnam, Social Sciences Publishing House, Hanoi, pp. 200 - 214.
- Bhikkhu Thich Tho Lac, PhD Pham Van Phuong (2020), "Inheriting and promoting the Vietnamese Cao Dong Zen sect", Cao Dong Zen sect in Vietnam, Social Sciences Publishing House, Hanoi, pp. 330 - 340.
- Thich Hai An, Pham Van Phuong (2020), "Monks from Thuan Hoa region come to propagate Buddhism in the Lao People's Democratic Republic", Vietnamese Buddhism in Laos, Social Sciences Publishing House, Hanoi, pp. 117-127.
- PhD student Pham Van Phuong (2020), "Monk Thich Trung Quan with the mark of the Cao Dong Zen sect at Bang Long pagoda in Laos", Vietnamese Buddhism in Laos, Social Sciences Publishing House, Hanoi, pp. 134 - 138.
- NNC Nguyen Dai Dong, NCS Pham Van Phuong (2020), "Two great predecessors who contributed to Vietnamese Buddhism in Laos", Vietnamese Buddhism in Laos, Social Sciences Publishing House, Hanoi, pp. 128 - 133.
- Pham Van Phuong (2021), "Some outstanding features of the Cao Dong Zen sect in Northern Vietnam", Journal of Religious Work (175), pp.12-16.
- Pham Van Phuong (2021), "History of formation and development of the Cao Dong Zen sect in Dang Ngoai", Journal of Religious Studies (207), pp. 60 - 77.
INFORMATION ON DOCTORAL THESIS
1. Full name: Pham Van Phuong
2. Sex: Male
3. Date of birth: November 22, 1979
4. Place of birth: Ninh Binh
5. Amission decision number: 1806/2018/QD-XHNV dated June 29, 2018 by the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, VNU
6. Changes in academic process:
7. Official thesis title: The Caodong school in the North of Vietnam: the transmission and the current situation
8. Major: Religious Studies
9. Code: 9229009.01
10. Supervisors: Prof. Hoang Anh Tuan
11. Summary of the new findings of the thesis
+ Purpose of the research: Based on studying the transmission and inheritance, basic content and the current situation of the Caodong school in the North of Vietnam, the thesis points out the characteristics and movement trends of the Caodong school in the North of Vietnam and give the author's observations on the main movement trend. On that basis, some solutions and recommendations are proposed to promote the value of the Caodong school in the North of Vietnam.
+ The research objectives of the thesis: The Caodong school in the North of Vietnam of Buddhism in the North of Vietnam
+ Research methods: The thesis uses interdisciplinary scientific research methods of religion and other sciences, specifically: analysis and synthesis method, historical method, Sociology of religion, logical method, …
+ Major results, new findings of the thesis:
- The theoretical thesis clarifies the history of the tradition of the Caodong school in the North of Vietnam in different aspects.
- The thesis has pointed out the current situations of the Caodong school in the North of Vietnam in some basic aspects: ideology, practice policy, establishment of worship, religious practice, organization of Mountain pagoda and religious beliefs.
- The thesis has pointed out some basic characteristics and movement trends of the Caodong school in the North of Vietnam in the current period and identified the main movement trends.
- The thesis has proposed some solutions and recommendations to inherit and promote the value of the Caodong school in the North of Vietnam in the current period.
- These research results contribute to the theoretical research system of Buddhism in general and the history of Buddhism in Vietnam in particular. The forecasts, recommendations and solutions that the thesis proposes can be applied to the work of transmiting, inheriting and promoting the value of the Caodong school in the North of Vietnam.
12. Future research directions
- Buddhist Zen sects in Vietnam
- Buddhism and culture.
13. Thesis-related publications
- Pham Van Phuong (2017), "Overview of the process of spreading the Caodong school in North of Vietnam in the 16th - 17th centuries", Journal of Religious Work (130), pp.14-16, p.41.
- Pham Van Phuong (2018), "Basic features of the Caodong school in the North of our country", Journal of Religious Work (137,138), pp. 88- 93.
- Bui Thi Anh Van, Pham Van Phuong (2019), “Ancestor Worship – Beliefs generate kindness”, Journal of Indian and Asian Studies (76), pp. 56-61.
- Thich Hai An, Pham Van Phuong (2019), "The role of monks in Thuan Hoa and some Vietnamese temples in Central Laos today", Journal of Religious Studies (189), pp. 52-62.
- Pham Van Phuong (2019), “Some fundanmental thoughts of Caodong Zen school in Vietnam”, Young scientist (274), pp.147- 149.
- Pham van Phuong (2019), “The development of Caodong zen school in the Northem region Vietnam in the 17th century”, Scientific Aspect (1), pp. 521- 528.
- Thich Hai An, PhD student Pham Van Phuong (2020), "Caodong school in Thuan Hoa", Caodong school in Vietnam, Social Sciences Publishing House, Hanoi, pp. 200-214.
- Bhikkhu Thich Tho Lac, PhD student Pham Van Phuong (2020), "Inheriting and promoting the Vietnamese Caodong school", Caodong school in Vietnam, Social Sciences Publishing House, Hanoi, pp. 330 - 340.
- Thich Hai An, Pham Van Phuong (2020), "Monks of Thuan Hoa region go to the Lao People's Democratic Republic to the Dharma", Vietnamese Buddhism in Laos, Social Sciences Publishing House, Hanoi, pp. 117- 127.
- PhD student Pham Van Phuong (2020), "Venerable Thich Trung Quan with the imprint of the Caodong school at Bang Long Pagoda in Laos", Vietnamese Buddhism in Laos, Social Sciences Publishing House, Hanoi, pp. 134-138.
- Nguyen Dai Dong, PhD Student Pham Van Phuong (2020), "Two great seniors with meritorious impacts to Vietnamese Buddhism in Laos", Vietnamese Buddhism in Laos, Social Sciences Publishing House, Hanoi, pp. 128 - 133.
- Pham Van Phuong (2021), "Some outstanding features of the Caodong school in the North of Vietnam", Journal of Religious Work (175), pp.12-16.
- Pham Van Phuong (2021), "The history of formation and development of the Caodong school in the North of Vietnam", Journal of Religious Studies (207), pp.60 - 77.
