2025, Vol. 11, Issue 2, Part B

author(s)
Dang Thi Dong

abstract
This study mainly focused on founding and development of Truc Lam (Bamboo Forest) meditation sect of the Tran Dynasty in Vietnam. It was formed with combination of three Zen schools and later absorbed the indigenous beliefs also. The great Zen masters came forward to form this Zen school with great support of royalties in Dynasties around 12^th century AD. The Truc Lam meditation sect is a popular place for meditation studies which is based on Zen teachings. Zen masters have been working hard for centuries to promote Buddhism in Vietnam. This research chiefly concerned its influence in administration, education and dedication of building an ethical society. Further revealed that the role of Truc Lam meditation sect is to protect and spread the Zen Buddhism in the history of Vietnam. More ever, the contribution of Buddhism, Confucianism and Daoism are also discussed to reveal the religious harmony in the period of Tran Dynasty. Finally, emphasized the involvement of Zen Masters of Truc Lam meditation sect to implant the deep Buddhist concepts to promote the livelihood of Dai Viet people.