Le Thi Dieu Mi

Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Foreign Languages and Social Sciences University, Duy Tan University, Da Nang, 550000, Vietnam

DOI : https://doi.org/10.47191/ijsshr/v7-i06-93

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ABSTRACT

This article systematically examines the situation of Buddhism in Da Nang from 1997 to the present in various aspects: organizational structure, places of worship, the monastic and follower community, as well as ritual activities, festivals, activities of assocications and groups, and charitable work. The author combines two main research methods of Historical Science (the historical method and the logical method) to exploit and use various sources of information. Additionally, the analysis and synthesis methods are employed to highlight the current status and dynamic factors of Buddhist activities in Da Nang. To complete the research objectives of the article, the author utilizes primary sources, including official documents, reports, articles, etc., from relevant agencies and scholars studying Buddhism in Da Nang since 1997. These primary sources are essential for the author to gain a comprehensive overview of the situation of Buddhism in Da Nang from 1997 to the present. Based on this foundation, the author will analyze and clarify the development of Buddhism in Da Nang during this period, contributing to the study of Buddhism in Da Nang specifically and Vietnamese Buddhism in general.

KEYWORDS:

Buddism, Danang, places of worship, monks and nuns, Buddist followers.

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