Exploring Indology In Vietnam: Its Role And Relevance

Abstract

The study of India and Indic elements related to culture and religion has been in great aca- demic interest domain in recent years. Vietnam is also in that league where academicians are interested in this field. The research article deals with the past interests among Vietnamese academia and refers to the significance of such research in Indology. Hinduism and BUDDHISM has been connected with Vietnam from the second/third centuries of the Christian Þra. It is evident in Cham heritage and Buddhist shrines and architecture spread around the country. The author also tries to put emphasis on young Vietnamese scholars to work in this area and follow the new lines of Indological research.