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Since ancient times, Buddhism has existed and appeared nearly two thousand years in Vietnam, with many ups and downs with history attached to the nation, has affirmed its position in the hearts of Vietnamese people. At any time, Vietnamese Buddhism also made a worthy contribution to the country. In the beginning of building an independent feudal nation, many Zen masters and excellent cultural, political, military, and diplomats played an important role in the national security of the people, such as: Zen master Ngo Chan Luu in Dinh Dynasty, Zen masters: Van Hanh, Da Bao, Sung Pham in Ly Dynasty, Zen Master - King Tran Nhan Tong in Tran, Thich Quang Duc, Thien Chieu ...