The Relationship Between the Practice of Buddhist Ethics and the Prosocial Behavior of Students in Hanoi

This study explores the relationship between Buddhist ethical practice and prosocial behavior among university students in Hanoi, Vietnam. Drawing on Buddhist moral philosophy and behavioral theories, the research conceptualizes five dimensions of ethical engagement—mindfulness, compassion, non-harming, generosity, and ethical reflection—and examines their influence on four dimensions of prosocial behavior: empathy, altruism, cooperation, and civic engagement. Using a quantitative survey administered to 400 students from diverse academic backgrounds, the study employed multiple linear regression analysis to assess the predictive power of each ethical construct. The findings reveal that compassion, mindfulness, and ethical reflection are significant predictors of prosocial tendencies, with distinct patterns across behavioral outcomes. These results highlight the continuing relevance of Buddhist ethics in modern urban education and suggest that culturally rooted moral education can foster emotional intelligence, civic responsibility, and social cohesion among youth. The study provides implications for educational reform, policy design, and future research on value-based education in Vietnam and comparable cultural contexts