Analytic
Thứ hai, ngày 02/01/2026

Tin tức mới nhất về: Khmer people in the Southern Vietnam

The cultural value of Southern Khmer Theravada Buddhism

The cultural value of Southern Khmer Theravada Buddhism

English review | MA. Nguyen Le Van Chi* - 20:13, 21/08/2026
Abstract: The Theravada Buddhist cultural heritage of the Khmer community in Southern Vietnam constitutes a valuable heritage system that exerts a profound influence on the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha as a whole and more specifically on the region’s monks, nuns, lay Buddhists and local residents. Throughout the history of the Khmer people’s settlement, Theravada Buddhism has demonstrated teachings and cultural traits that align with the spiritual life of the local community. Consequently, the survival and development of Theravada Buddhism have been inextricably intertwined, deeply permeating the mindset, practices, and culture of the Khmer community. Given the value system of Theravada Buddhism, preserving and promoting this cultural heritage holds immense significance for the development of Vietnam’s religious landscape and the lives of its people.