About The Book

Buddhism: A Historical and Practical Vision is a stunning tapestry of wisdom created by the joint dedication and hard work of young Vietnamese Buddhist monks and nuns scholars who are studying at Buddhist universities in India, have explored the legacy of Buddhism in depth.

This gathering fills in as a stage for young Buddhist monastic research scholars to exchange information, bits of knowledge, and encounters connected with Buddhism. It encourages dialogue and investigates its potential for addressing contemporary challenges and promoting well-being and harmony while fostering a deeper appreciation for Buddhism's teachings, history, art, and social contributions.

About the Author

Dr. Bhikkhuni Gioi Huong (world name Sunyata Phạm) was born in 1963 in Bình Tuy, Vietnam and ordained at the age of fifteen under the great master, the Most Venerable Bhikkhuni Hai Trieu Am. In 1994, she received a Bachelor's Degree in Literature from Sai Gan University. She studied in India for ten years and in 2003, graduated with a PhD in Buddhist Philosophy from the University of Delhi, India. In 2005, she settled down in the United States and in 2015, she earned a second Bachelor's Degree in Literature at the University of Riverside, California. Currently, she is pursuing a degree in the Master of Arts Program at the University of California, Riverside and works as a lecturer at the Vietnam Buddhist University in HCM City. She favors quietly reflecting on Dharma, and that leads her to write, as well as translate, Buddhist books and lyrics for music albums on her Bao Anh Lac Bookshelf.

In 2000, she established Huong Sen Temple, Bình Chanh, Sai Gon, Viet Nam. In 2010, she founded Huong Sen Temple in Perris, California, USA, where she serves as abbess.

Foreword

Our immense pleasure is to present to you this remarkable conference book Buddhism: A Historical and Practical Vision. Inside these pages lies a stunning tapestry of wisdom created by the joint dedication and hard work of young Vietnamese Buddhist monks and nuns scholars who have explored the legacy of Buddhism in depth. From exploring the compatibility and integration of Mahayana Buddhism's teachings with realistic political theory on leadership and the introduction Buddhist philosophy and the establishment and significance of Buddhist universities in the United States, each paper stands as a testament to the vibrant diversity and enduring relevance of Buddhist thought. Among the thought-provoking papers, you will discover insightful investigations into the practical theory of impermanence as a means to enhance one's own living experience. Additionally, a critical interpretation of Nibbana from Dr. Ambedkar's perspective in the Indian Engaged Buddhist Movement sheds light on Buddhist philosophy's profound social and transformative dimensions. The geographical maps of Mahayana Sutras in India offer captivating insights into Buddhist scriptures' historical and spatial dimensions, providing a deeper appreciation of the interplay between geography and spiritual teachings. Furthermore, the papers on Gandhara Buddhism unveil the artistic expressions and cultural significance of this ancient tradition while exploring its links to the rise of North Buddhism. The conference book also delves into the embodiment of the Bodhisattva ideal in various aspects of life, from personal growth and transformation to the engaged spirit of the Bodhisattva in contemporary society. Papers exploring the Buddhist revival movement in India, including the contributions of Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar and Alexander Cunningham, shed light on the efforts to rejuvenate Buddhism in its birthplace.

Introduction

Within the realm of historical and applied perspectives, we board on an entertaining exploration over the pages of this conference book - Buddhism: A Historical and Practical Vision and structure the book by the provided topics in Call for Papers into four groups and one remarkable group.

First Group: The Bodhisattva ideal applies in the real world

Among the influential papers, called "Mahayana Buddhism's Teachings and Realistic Political Theory on Leadership: Exploring Compatibility and Integration" by Thich Hanh Chanh digs into the possible compatibility and integration of Mahayana Buddhism's teachings on leadership with the framework of Realistic Political Theory. Despite their straightforward approaches, this research sheds bright on the chance of harmonizing these two realms within the realm of the regime. By encouraging interdisciplinary dialogue and provoking benevolent reflection, in the article called "Self- Tranquillity Techniques: From Reality to Bodhisattva," written by Thich Nu Tam Lac, the idea of tranquillity is explored as an assert of intellect and spirit that carries comfort, independence from anxiety and a deep sense of internal harmony and stability. The paper emphasizes that tranquillity also advantages human beings but additionally empowers practitioners to prolong this quiet assert to others, embodying the extreme essence of a Bodhisattva. The roam of a Bodhisattva also accomplishes internal serenity while actively giving, helping, and augmenting fearlessness and harmony to those around them. Carrying on our path, we encounter the challenging paper" Embodiment of the Bodhisattva Ideal in Life's Journey" by Thich Nu Tue Man. This article explores the Bodhisattva Ideal and its application to the roam of life, seeking liberation in both the exhibit and the coming within contemporary Buddhism.