Exchange and Accuracy between Vietnamese Buddhism and Indian Buddhism, Chinese Buddhism and Local Belief Culture

Due to the geographical location, Vietnam locates in the middle of Indo-China, which is affected by two Eastern cultures - ancient civilizations called India and China. Although Vietnam is far from India but it connects with Indian Buddhism and culture earlier than Chinese Buddhism and culture. This study will research more about the exchanging relationship between Vietnamese Buddhism, Indian Buddhism – Culture as well as Chinese one and traditional culture – beliefs through a specific historical era: Ly – Tran Dynasty. This is considered the peak time and the essence of the history of Buddhism in Vietnam.