Seminar “New Studies on Japan and Asia”

The discussion listened to and discussed two new studies by Dr. Nguyen Thi Ngoc Hoa and MSc. Vu Thi Thanh Tuyen (Faculty of Oriental Studies).

Regarding the work "Research on the words "honorific title", "beautiful title", "elegant title", "special title" of the vocabulary group related to Buddha in Chinese Buddhist scriptures", Dr. Nguyen Thi Ngoc Hoa shared: Buddhism is a major religion in the world with a profound influence in many aspects, mainly religion, ideology, culture, art, and language in some countries in the Asian region. Chinese Buddhist scriptures are a valuable linguistic treasure with a huge number of words, rich and diverse content, which is the basis for conducting research on Buddhism in general as well as language research in particular. The word groups "honorific title", "beautiful title", "elegant title"... related to Buddha appear quite a lot in Buddhist scriptures. They contain interesting things that few people pay attention to. This article first aims to introduce the content of these special words, then tries to point out the common characteristics of the logical basis for creating words of each small group from both religious and linguistic perspectives; at the same time, it points out the close relationship between language and religion, expressed through this group of words. The article hopes to help those who often read Buddhist scriptures have more supporting knowledge to understand Buddhist scriptures more deeply.

Prof. Dr. Vu Duong Ninh - Chair of the discussion

Next, Ms. Vu Thi Thanh Tuyen presented an article on “The Isson-Ippin Movement in Japan in the period 1980-2000 – reasons for success and lessons for Vietnam in the construction of new rural areas”. The “Isson-Ippin” movement, commonly known as the “One Village One Product” movement, was initiated and born in Oita province, Japan in 1979. This is one of the typical new rural construction and development movements in Japan. The success of the Isson-Ippin movement in Japan has contributed to opening up new directions for many developing countries and regions in the world to learn and apply in the construction and development of rural areas. The main content of the report is to clarify the context of its birth; the content, principles and activities of the movement in Japan in the period 1980-2000; At the same time, it points out the causes and lessons of the movement's success.

Dr. Nguyen Thi Ngoc Hoa presented the report.

MSc. Vu Thi Thanh Tuyen answers questions from reviewers

The seminar “New studies on Japan and Asia” is a scientific forum for young researchers of the Faculty of Oriental Studies to publish their new research; at the same time, it is a place to exchange scientific information and research methods with scientists inside and outside the university. This series of activities has been taking place for more than 3 years and has brought positive results in improving the quality of scientific research activities among the staff of the Faculty.

Mr. Takaaki Yoneyama (Deputy Chief Representative of Toshiba International Exchange Foundation in Vietnam) spoke at the seminar.

Dr. Luu Tuan Anh presented a gift of gratitude to Mr. Takaaki Yoneyama.

Delegates take souvenir photos after the discussion ends.