Changes in religious life, beliefs in this period in Dong Anh district = Biến đổi đời sống tôn giáo, tín ngưỡng huyện Đông Anh trong giai đoạn hiện nay

Changes in religious life, beliefs in this period in Dong Anh district = Biến đổi đời sống tôn giáo, tín ngưỡng huyện Đông Anh trong giai đoạn hiện nay

1 VIETNAM NATIONAL UNIVERSITY, HA NOI INSTITUTE OF VIETNAMESE STUDIES AND DEVELOPMENT SCIENCES NGUYEN THI THANH HOA CHANGES IN RELIGIOUS LIFE, BELIEFS IN THIS PERIOD IN DONG ANH DISTRICT Major: Vietnamese Studies Code: 60.31.60 SUMMARY MASTER THESIS HA NOI - 2012 2 INDEX INTRODUCTION PART Error! Bookmark not defined. 1. Imperative of the dissertation topic Error! Bookmark not defined. 2. The context of research topics Error! Bookmark not defined. 3. The aim of the thesis research Error! Bookmark not defined. 4. Objects and scope of the thesis research Error! Bookmark not defined. 5. The methodology of the thesis Error! Bookmark not defined. 6. Contribution of the thesis Error! Bookmark not defined. 7. Layout thesis Error! Bookmark not defined. Chapter 1: CONTEXT OF RELIGIOUS AND BELIEFS LIFE IN DONG ANH Error! Bookmark not defined. 1.1. Introduction of Dong Anh district Error! Bookmark not defined. 1.2. Changes in the economy and society of Dong Anh district today Error! 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Bookmark not defined. 3.1 Tendency of change and forecast overview of religion and state management of religion in the district of Dong Anh in the coming years. Error! Bookmark not defined. 3.2. A number solution to promote the positive elements of religious life and belief for the development of social life in Dong Anh districtError! Bookmark not defined. 4 CONCLUSION Error! Bookmark not defined. 5 INTRODUCTION 1. Reasons for choosing topics Dong Anh is an ancient land of the suburbs of Hanoi,.It is a convergence of many cultural values and spiritual material typical of the capital. In recent years, Dong Anh is also known as ongoing regional process of strong urbanization. The strong development of economy and innovation in social activities has led to changes from time to time in space activities, the content of religion, ritual worship of the people in a suburban district. Therefore, the topic focused on analyzing the impact of two-way relationship between religious faith and socio- economic life, and back again to see the clear change in the spiritual life in the trend of opening today. Religious beliefs are an important part of cultural and spiritual life of man, so finding out about changes in religious life, beliefs Dong Anhalso contributes to the addition of private meaningful data about the cultural field of Hanoi in contemporary life. On the basis of the solution, proposed by the authors giving out the thesis, the religious officials who are in charge of the Dong Anh district will take steps to implement the policy on religion, belief in an effective and consistent way with the aspiration of people in the district. For these reasons we have chosen the topic "Changes in religious life and beliefs in the current period" as the direction of this research thesis. 2. The situation of research topics The book does not mention much about Dong Anh may be mentioned in the works of "Dong Anh with thousand years of Thang Long - Hanoi" by Bui Xuan Dinh, issued by Ha Noi Publishing House in 2010. This book talks about natural and social conditions, festivals, folklore, particularly emphasizing academic tradition of Dong Anh district which does not cover many aspects of religious beliefs. The 6 work "Address of Co Loa" by the authors of the Institute of Vietnamese studies and scientific development studied in depth in many social aspects of Co Loa as natural, social, historical and cultural conditions., in which part of the book is also intended to learn about religion and beliefs of the Co Loa area - a commune of Dong Anh district. So far no any works has ever delves into the change of religious life, beliefs in Dong Anh in the reform process., especially, exploited this aspect by analyzing two-way interaction between social life in the process of reform to the cultural life of the spiritual current period. It can be confirmed that the dissertation topic is the first study refering to the change in religious life and belief in Dong Anh district in the process of urbanization. 3. The aim of the thesis research Implementating the project "Change in religious life, beliefs in Dong Anh district during the current period" , first of all we want to sketch the picture of the activities of religious life and beliefs of Dong Anh district in the innovation. From there we go deeply in analysis of two-way interaction between economic life and society in the reform process leading to changes in religious life, beliefs and vice versa. 4. Objects and scope of the thesis research Scope of the thesis research is to understand the transformation of religious life and belief in Dong Anh district, Hanoi. Change research community of Catholics in Dai Bang and Mai Chau village which there are two reported numbers of the highest concentration of Catholics. We exploit the transformation of Buddhism and the cult of King An Duong Vuong Co Loa commune - communes with a number of exciting Buddhists and Buddhist activities, this is also where the famous festival Co Loa in and out of place on the 6th of January every year. We chose La Vong commune as the study of ancestor worship because it is communal rated speed of the most urbanized district. Finally, Viet Hung commune in 7 thesis was taken to learn traditional religious worship as mysteries because the area has ever happened to the mysterious true story is deeply imbedded in people's minds. 5. Research methods dissertation Thesis is applied for the methodology of religious education, the author uses specific methods of sociology and anthropology of religion, such as survey fieldwork methods; collection methods, synthetic methods statistics, analysis, comparison method for comparison. 6. Contribution of the thesis First contribution of the thesis is the variable-depth analysis of religious life, beliefs and shows typical two-way relationship between painted religious life and beliefs of economic life, social people in Dong Anhin the process of urbanization. Thesis put forward some forecasts of trends in religious life, beliefs and propose some solutions to promote the positive elements in the religious life and beliefs to develop the economy in Dong Anh district as well as the society of present and future. 7. Layout thesis Thesis is organized into three chapters: - Chapter 1: The context of religious life, beliefs, Dong Anh district. - Chapter 2: Variation of religious life, religion and its relationship to social life in Dong Anh district the current period. - Chapter 3: Trends of changes in religious life and beliefs in Dong Anh district and the issues raised. Chapter 1: CONTEXT OF RELIGIOUS AND BELIEFS LIFE IN DONG ANH 1.1. Introduction of Dong Anh district 1.1.1. The natural conditions Overall, high terrain Dong Anh from north to and from the West to creates two types of terrain. To the west and north is the high ground, mixed with hill ranges. To the south and southeast are low- 8 lying lands. On difficult terrain for cultivation, construction of irrigation works, water regulation. 1.1.2. Economic conditions Dong Anh, which is loacated in the middle of the Red River Delta, has the potential to agricultural development. Both lowland and upland areas are more favorable conditions for agricultural development in the direction of intensive rice cultivation, planting flowers and vegetables. The village of Dong Anh district also has many traditional crafts such as weaving in Thuy Loi (Thuy Lam commune), woodwork in the village Thiet Ung (Van Ha Commune), paintwork in the village Phong Chau (Lien Ha) commune, tofu in Chai village (La Vong commune), making noodles in Mach Trang commune (commune Loa). The commodity economy develops make it convenient for transportation system to facilitate trade and exchange. 1.1.3. Social conditions Most of residents in Dong Anh district are farmers, living in the village as a melting pot basic unit is the combination of neighborly relations with blood relatives, self-governing nature and very highly social. 1.1.4. Cultural conditions Culture of the Dong ANh Village is specific of the two areas as The North (Xu Bac) and Xu Doai that these features are structured according to each type of village: the village in agricultural season and in one haverst ricefield, riverside village, trade village…; in the system of worship monuments (temples, pagodas, temples of literature, the family church, church of celebrities). 1.2. Socio- Economic Transformation in Dong Anh district today 1.2.1 Economic restructuring Before Doi Moi (Reform), the economic restructuring of the district's focused on heavy industry, agriculture. During the renovation, the economic structure was redefined: reducing the 9 proportion of agriculture, increasing the proportion of trade and services (industry - construction: 50.4%, trade, service Services: 27.8%, agriculture, forestry and fisheries: 21.8%. In agriculture, the cultivation 44.3%, livestock 55.7%). GDP growth gained over 10% / year on average. 1.2.1.1. Building industrial bases Up to now, there are 758 limited liability companies, 558 joint stock companies, 115 private enterprises, 30 state enterprises, 11 one member limited liable state-owned companies ; over 13,000 individual business households, 77 businesses in concentrated industrial zones. By rearranging production innovation of management mechanism and highlighting the role of autonomy of enterprises, as well the investment in technology innovation, equipment, goods, and increase in productivity and product quality, industry in Dong Anh is getting better. 1.2.1.2. Restoring the trade villages and the forming the industrial clusters of craft villages. Handicraft industry, craft villages and districts are interested in the construction of infrastructure: road systems, electricity grids, village planning, environmental remediation. Entering the market mechanism, the handicraft industry tradition has begun to be restored and developed its position confirmed. 1.2.1.2. Development of agricultural goods Currently the district is to accelerate the application of technical advances, the cultivation of rice, color of specialties, fresh vegetable and fruit growing, breeding and development of decorative plants with economic value (this area produces crops of high economic value in 2000 accounted for 20% of the total area planted annually), as well effectively exploits land potential, economic potential in four specific areas: banks, the riverside land, depression and high lands. 1.2.2. Changes in society 1.2.2.1. The programs to create jobs, reduce poverty 10 The settlement of jobs for local people has helped people's lives less difficult. This is the motivation for economic income of families to increase significantly compared to the previous year. 1.2.2.2.Solution to the social policies The health, population, science and technology policies which have helped boost people's life in the region are gradually improving in all aspects. The visiting in families giving credit for the country and the individuals with special circumstances have made leaders more understand people who are of the religion or not have conditions to get closer. 1.2.3. Changes in culture 1.2.3.1. Construction of cultural institutions and the organization of cultural and sports activities The movement "All people unite to build cultural life" is to promote quality and commenting culture models improved. So far, 66 hamlets (villages) gained the title as village of culture and city district, 40 population groups of culture, 19 units of cultural district, 2 units of culture at city level, 82% cultural families. 1.2.3.2. Recovery and promotion of traditional cultural values Dong Anh is a land of tradition with a long-term cultural history. The district has nearly 293 historical and cultural relics, of which 108 have been classified as monuments. There is a large monument of national stature as historical Co Loa associated with State Au Lac as well as a system of houses, temples and pagodas 2000 years ago. 1.3. The policy of the Party and State of religion and belief Belief, religion is the spiritual needs of some groups of people. The Party is always consistent on implementation of religious policies and does ensure freedom of religion, protect against all violations of religious freedom, and against the abuse of religion to harm the interests of the country and people. Over the past decade, policy of respecting the freedom of religion and belief does not just stop at the realization that actually went into the lives [...]... Vietnam 1.2.2 In terms of objective 13 The religions of the world tends to "re-configure the religion." Innovation policy directed religion in late 1990, making Vietnam has become "religious rehabilitation"substantially 1.3 Changes in religious life in Dong Anh district 1.3.1 Changes in the religious life of Catholics 2.3.1.1 Changes in religious worship space Two churches in rural villages in Mai Chau... undergraduate and 2 intermediate Buddhism He elections in 2011 the district has 43 monks in which 13 monks and 30 nuns to study in tomato settled lower link China Logistics - Me Linh 2.3.2.2 Changes of ages among people going to pagodas Currently in Dong Anh, people going to pagodas, especially those who participate in some Buddhist ceremony for an increase in the number and age changes Especially those... religious and beliefs in Dong Anh 1.1 Trends in religious and belief life in the current period 1.1.1 Appearance of "new religious phenomenon" In eastern England, in recent years the phenomenon of "islands" are showing signs of return In 2010, there were 200 believers Maitreya the Long Hoa organized a pilgrimage at Temple pagoda and countryside Uncle Lead in Setting is strictly Huu Thanh Binh, Ha and Dong Dao... modern life The emergence of dense industrial zones, factories, Ltd has made people's lives in Dong Anh is "change meat" each day When economic life richer people, the religious space: churches, temples are remodeling, new construction The changes in economic life has a direct effect to the changes of religious life, beliefs, Dong Anh district According proccess, the change in the spiritual life has repercussions... temple whenever in a big family 1.4 Changes in belief Dong Anh district 1.4.1 The cult of King An Duong Vuong 1.4.1.1 Change in time organization But in 1940 - 1945, Loa festival took place in 14 days from the 4th to the 18th Chinese New Year in January Currently only festival takes place in 3 days from 4th to 6th Tet Tet The main cause of this change by relic Loa is in the process of planning, not the... Conclusion The changes in religious life, beliefs Dong Anh district shows trends of this very complex operation The appearance of "islands" increasing the quantity and complexity of activities have raised difficulties in the management of religion The presence of religion in Vietnam (though emerging or already existing long) are facing the challenges of legal and cultural identity of the nation For religious. .. legal 1.3.2 Solutions related to the nature of the religious political 25 The district needs to maintain security in the local politics of religion, to fight against acts of abusing religious policy of undermining national unity in the district of Dong Anh 3.3.3 Solutions related to unite the masses of religious beliefs District People's Committee needed to gather the believers on the unions, the Fatherland... advocated obstructing normal religious activities of the people Any religion is also located in certain ethnic communities and managed by the State In fact, the Dong Anh district Party and authorities have well undertaken policies on religion and beliefs of the Party and State Chapter 2: CHANGE in RELIGIOUS and beliefs LIFE and ITS RELATIONSHIP TO Socio- eCONOMIC LIFE in CURRENT Dong Anh District 1.1 A... of religious diversity: Vietnam is a country which has a rich religious system, long life with three main parts: the religious, indigenous beliefs (corresponding to three levels: economic self at home, village and national level) 3.2 Forecast overview of religion and state management of religion in the district of Dong Anh in the coming years First: Do the characteristics of economic geography in Dong. .. religion, making people feel secure, confident in policies and laws of the State to actively participate in the patriotic emulation movement and well build good religious life 1.4 The implementation of the Party resolution on religious activities and beliefs by the Party Committee and administration in Dong Anh district nowadays 1.4.1 Catholicism Dong Anh district has 219 households with 888 inhabitants . monument of national stature as historical Co Loa associated with State Au Lac as well as a system of houses, temples and pagodas 2000 years ago. 1.3. The policy of the Party and State of religion. nail moon station, abstain from killing moon station, but did not even raise the white animals such as thousands of white, white buffalo range in their minds, ga moon is close Statistics do. liability companies, 558 joint stock companies, 115 private enterprises, 30 state enterprises, 11 one member limited liable state-owned companies ; over 13,000 individual business households, 77