The educational achievements of Vietnam under the Ly - Tran dynasties: Perspective from Buddhism as the state religion on basis of education of three teachings harmonious.

Abstract

Buddhism in the Ly - Tran dynasties played the role of the national religion in the relationship of the three religions (Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism), contributing to the development of Dai Viet education. Zen masters, laypeople, and Buddhists have made great contributions in helping leaders manage and orient appropriate policies for the country. This research affirmed that taking Buddhist education as the national religion is an exact policy of Vietnam’s education in the Ly - Tran dynasties. At the same time, the author analysed the achievements of education in the Ly - Tran dynasties in terms of building the education system, the policy on the selection and use of talents, and other outstanding achievements in social life.