THE ROLE OF RELIGIOUS BELIEFS IN THE LIFE OF THE KHMER IN THE MEKONG DELTA: THE CASE STUDY OF THE KHMER ETHNIC GROUP IN AN GIANG

Author Name: Prof. Chi Hai Nguyen

Volume/Issue: 01/12

Country: Vietnam

DOI NO.: 08.2020-25662434 DOI Link: http://www.doi-ds.org/doilink/05.2021-68814683/UIJIR

Affiliation:

1. Department of National Defense Education, An Giang University, VNU-HCM, Vietnam.

ABSTRACT

Belief and religion are indispensable needs of the Khmer people in An Giang, Vietnam, it has very rich and diverse cultural values. Through activities in their life such as customs, customs, rituals of worship, community activities. The article is interested in the content of beliefs and religions among the Khmer people in An Giang; Cultural values in beliefs and religions of the Khmer people in An Giang; The limitations of religious culture in the spiritual life of the Khmer people in An Giang province. The article provides basic knowledge about beliefs and religion, it helps Khmer people to better understand the traditional cultural values of their people, thereby continuing to preserve, inherit and promote them. It is the basis for cultural managers to study and formulate appropriate policies to continue preserving and promoting the traditional cultural values of ethnic minorities, contributing to enriching the culture of all ethnic groups in Vietnam.

Key words: the Khmer, beliefs, religion, the influence, Theravada Buddhism