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The Assimilation of the Middle Way (Madhyamaka) Thought in Truc Lam Yen Tu Philosophy: From India to Vietnam


Author: Phạm Quốc Trung*, Nguyễn Phương Thảo, Đào Thị Kim Thư, Nguyễn Lê Khánh Như, Nguyễn Doãn Diễn, Lê Hồng Anh Vũ
Published Date: 2025-10-09
Keywords: The Middle Way (Madhyamaka); Truc Lam Yen Tu Buddhism; The assimilation of thought; Vietnamese Buddhist philosophy.
Abstract:
The article focuses on examining the reception of the Middle Way (Madhyamaka) ideology from India to Vietnam, with the emphasis on the philosophical creation process in the Truc Lam Yen Tu Zen sect. Based on the systematization of Nagarjuna's main arguments on "emptiness" and "leaving two extremes", the author argues that when transmitted to Dai Viet, the Middle Way ideology was adjusted to suit the social and cultural context of the Tran Dynasty. The article points out that Truc Lam philosophy not only accepted the core content of Madhyamaka but also integrated it with Confucianism and Taoism, forming a unique philosophy of engagement. From there, Truc Lam Yen Tu both preserved the universal value of Mahayana Buddhism and affirmed the independent identity of Vietnamese Buddhism. The research results emphasize the practical significance and lasting spiritual value of the Middle Way in national life.

Journal: ISAR Journal of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
ISSN(Online): 2583-9691
Publisher: ISAR Publisher
Frequency: Monthly
Language: English

The Assimilation of the Middle Way (Madhyamaka) Thought in Truc Lam Yen Tu Philosophy: From India to Vietnam
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