The Role of Buddhist Education in Khmer Social Development in Travinh Province of Southern Vietnam

Citation

Van Doan, Tran. (2023). The role of Buddhist education in Khmer social development in Travinh Province of Southern Vietnam. (Master’s independent study). Graduate School of Peace Studies and Diplomacy, Siam University.

Abstract

This qualitative research consisted of three objectives relevant to the role of Buddhist education for Khmer social development in the Travinh province of Southern Vietnam: (1) to study concepts and theories of such Buddhist education; (2) to analyze the role of such Buddhist education; and (3) to recommend the practice of such Buddhist education. The research applied a qualitative research methodology by using documentary research methods. The secondary data was collected from various documents, such as books, dissertations, theses, articles, unprinted documents, and other sources. The researcher analyzed all collected data using content, logical, and comparative analyses to draw research findings and conclusions, and make recommendations. This research found that Buddhist education played a crucial role in Khmer social development in the Travinh province of Southern Vietnam. The Threefold Training, the Three True Doctrines, and the Four Noble Truths, including the Four Noble Truths Action Framework, were the factors that positively impacted the Theravada Buddhist Studies Program of Travinh province. Relevant recommendations from this research and for future research were provided..

Keywords: Buddhist Education, Role, Khmer Social Development, Southern Vietnam, Travinh Province.

The Role of Buddhist Education in Khmer Social Development in Travinh Province of Southern Vietnam

Master of Arts in Peace Studies and Diplomacy, Siam University, Bangkok, Thailand