Brian Jeffrey
Professor Cao Huy Thuan, a French national of Vietnamese descent, was born in Hue, Vietnam. He pursued law studies at the University of Saigon from 1955 to 1960, later teaching at the University of Hue before moving to France for advanced studies and residence.
Professor Cao Huy Thuan was a prolific author in French, focusing on political science and international relations. Some of his significant works published in Vietnam include:
- “Thượng đế, Thiên nhiên, Người, Tôi và Ta” (HCM City Publishing House, 2000)
- “Giáo sĩ thừa sai và chính sách thuộc địa của Pháp tại Việt Nam, 1857 – 1914” (Religious Publishing House, 2002)
- “Từ Đông sang Tây” (Chief Editor, Da Nang Publishing House, 2005)
- “Tôn giáo và xã hội hiện đại” (Thuan Hoa/Phuong Nam Publishing House, 2006)
- “Nắng và Hoa” (Saigon Culture Publishing House, 2006)
- “Thấy Phật” (Tri Thuc Publishing House, 2008)
- “Khi tựa gối khi cúi đầu” (Literature Publishing House, 2011; reprinted by Tri Thuc Publishing House in 2017)
- “Chuyện trò” (Tre Publishing House, 2012; reprinted in 2013, 2014, 2016, 2020)
- “Nhật ký sen trắng” (Tre Publishing House, 2014; reprinted for the 5th time in 2020)
- “Sợi tơ nhện” (Tre Publishing House, 2015; reprinted in 2015)
- “Đến với Phật cùng tôi” (Hong Duc Publishing House, 2016)
- “Người khuân đá” (Tre Publishing House, 2018)
- “Sen thơm nắng hạ quê mình” (Tri Thuc Publishing House, 2020)
- “Im lặng như lời chia tay” (Khai Tam Publishing House, 2022)
His works on philosophy, culture, and literature garnered admiration from Vietnamese readers.
Venerable Thich Hai An, Director of the Vietnam Buddhist Academy in Hue City, praised Professor Thuan’s profound connection to his homeland. He frequently lectured at the academy and partook in cultural events organized by the Vietnamese Buddhist Sangha’s Central Cultural Committee. Tu Dam Pagoda will establish a memorial, and the Vietnam Buddhist Academy in Hue will host a commemorative event.
The timing of the memorial service will be decided by his family, with updates from the academy to ensue.
In 2017, Professor Cao Huy Thuan was honored with the 10th Phan Chau Trinh Cultural Award, recognizing his valuable contributions to Vietnamese culture and education across various fields: culture and education, translation, research, and Vietnam studies.
Luu Dinh Long
