The event is part of the institute’s 5^th founding anniversary and commemoration of the 730^th death anniversary of Tuệ Trung Thượng sĩ.

The seminar took place both with the in-person format in Hanoi and online participation from several provinces and cities in the country.

The event saw the presence of Prof. Lê Quân, Rector of the Hanoi National University, Prof. Mai Trọng Nhuận, Former Rector of the university, Director of the Buddhist Affairs Department under the Government Committee for Religious Affairs Nguyễn Phúc Nguyên, Most Venerable Thích Thanh Nhiễu, Standing Vice President of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha (VBS)’s Executive Council, Senior Venerable Thích Đức Thiện, Vice President cum General Secretary of the VBS executive council, and a large number of researchers, lecturers and students of the Tran Nhan Tong institute.

Participants at the event

During the seminar, many presentation papers from scholars and researchers were presented, focusing on diverse contributions made by lay Buddhists in general and Tuệ Trung Thượng sĩ in particular; especially contributions to the development of Truc Lam Zen which was founded by King-Monk Trần Nhân Tông, etc.

Tuệ Trung Thượng sĩ (1230-1291) whose birth name was Trần Tung (or Trần Quốc Tung) belongs to a royal family. Also called mandarin Hung Ninh, he led his army twice to defeat the invading Yuan-Mong army (in 1256 and 1287) and later became a Buddhist Zen master. He was the spiritual guide of King Trần Thánh Tông, introduced Zen to King Trần Nhân Tông, and played an influential role in laying the foundation of Truc Lam Zen sect in Dai Viet in the 13^th- 14^th centuries.

Senior Venerable Thích Đức Thiện delivers presentation paper at the seminar

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