Contributions; Master Vien Minh; Theravāda Buddhism; Vietnamese Buddhism
摘要
This research article examines the life, teachings, and contributions of Master Vien Minh to Theravāda Buddhism in Vietnam. The study employs documentary research methodology to address three primary objectives: (1) investigating Master Vien Minh’s life and works, (2) analyzing his application of the Buddha’s teachings to the daily lives of Vietnamese people, and (3) assessing his contributions to Theravāda Buddhism in Vietnam. The research reveals Master Vien Minh’s journey from an aspiring young monk to a influential Buddhist teacher and philosopher. It explores his unique approach to understanding and disseminating Buddhist principles, emphasizing the integration of dharma into everyday life. The study highlights his innovative meditation techniques and philosophical perspectives, which have made Buddhist teachings more accessible and relevant to Vietnamese practitioners. His philosophies about people and life include viewing life as an enlightened environment, seeing oneself as a wonderful scripture, living in accordance with cause and effect, obeying nature by returning dharma to dharma, and serving to perfection and perfection to serving. His meditation method for daily life involves dwelling in states of awareness. Furthermore, the research documents Master Vien Minh’s significant contributions to various aspects of Vietnamese society, including literature, education, charity, and social development, demonstrating the far-reaching impact of his work on the growth and sustainability of Theravāda Buddhism in Vietnam’s modern era.
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Abstract 212 Keywords 212 Introduction 212 Research Objectives 214 Literature Review 214 Research Methodology 216 Data Collection 216 Analysis and Synthesis 216 Outline Construction 216 Problem Discussion 216 Conclusion and Suggestion 216 Research Results 216 Discussions 219 Knowledge from Research 220 Conclusion 222 Suggestions 223 References 223
