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The Medicine Buddha Dharma Assembly: Buddhist Mindfulness and Global Citizenship Education in the Era of Emergence and Integration

Authors
Nguyen Thi Pha Ca1, *
1The Faculty of Arts and Cultural Management, Ho Chi Minh City University of Culture, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
*Corresponding author. Email: canguyenvnuhcm@gmail.com
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Nguyen Thi Pha Ca
Available Online 17 February 2026.
DOI
10.2991/978-2-38476-539-3_26How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Mindfulness; Hue Nghiem Pagoda; Global Citizenship Education; Medicine Buddha Dharma Assembly; Sustainable Development
Abstract

This study investigates the Medicine Buddha Dharma Assembly held at Hue Nghiem Pagoda in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) as a model for Global Citizenship Education (GCED) based on Buddhist mindfulness. Utilizing qualitative research methods - combining practical observation with statistical data on the number of people taking refuge in the Triple Gem from 2013 to 2024, the results indicate that rituals such as chanting sutras, performing prostrations, and listening to Dharma talks contribute to nurturing mindfulness, compassion, and social responsibility. These virtues align with the GCED competency framework under Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4.7. The consistent annual growth in participant numbers demonstrates the social impact of this model. Particularly, its alignment with the Ho Chi Minh City Declaration (Vesak 2025) underscores the potential for integrating Buddhist moral education into lifelong learning systems. This represents a novel approach in the contemporary era of resurgence and integration, contributing to the formation of global citizens grounded in spirituality and indigenous culture.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the International Conference on Culture and Humanity in the Era of Rising and Integration (ICDHV 2025)
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Advances in Social Science, Education and Humanities Research
Publication Date
17 February 2026
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978-2-38476-539-3
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2352-5398
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10.2991/978-2-38476-539-3_26How to use a DOI?
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