The objectives of this paper are to study the Buddhist Identities in Vietnam in the twenty-first Century. The author of this study tries to analyze the Vietnamese Buddhism from the point of view of a researcher who has experienced the tumultuous destiny of the most popular religion, occupying over 70 percent of the population by some estimates. Reaching broadly among the population, Vietnamese Buddhism has enjoyed a considerable influence on the thinking and behavior of Vietnamese people. New pagodas among them the biggest ones in Southeast Asia have been built across the country. Vietnamese monks had more opportunities to visit Buddhist countries to update theories and teachings. Buddhist followers frequent pagodas and temples every Sunday and on the first and half lunar days for praying. The increasing number of Buddhist activities and population, however, raises conflicting opinions among scholars, state and independent organizations inside and outside. What is the true identity of Vietnamese Buddhism in the 21st century? How it is constructed, negotiated and intersected with other modes of identity in the globalized and digitalized world? How it survives and develops in a socialist communist system different from most of the rest of Asia? What social, cultural and spiritual roles it plays in Vietnam? The study discloses Vietnamese Buddhism in the twenty-first century: its identity, particularity, philosophy, activities and core values in a challenging world. It contributes to an insightful understanding of one of the most dynamic and popular religions in Vietnam.

Authors:
Tien Ly Quyet, Eastern International University, Vietnam

About the Presenter(s)
Dr TIEN LY QUYET is a University Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer at Eastern International University in Vietnam

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