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Buddhayana — Awakening Buddhism
Awakening Dharma is an engaged path of practice within the Buddhayana vision: an awakened Buddha Vehicle that unites wisdom, compassion, and service for the evolution of individual, national, and human consciousness.
What is Buddhayana?
Buddhayana — in Vietnamese Phật Thừa or Thức Tỉnh Thừa, in English Awakening Buddhism or Inti Buddhism — is a Dharma tradition within Inti Foundation, founded by Tạ Minh Tuấn. Its body of teaching and practice is called Awakening Dharma (Phật Pháp Thức Tỉnh).
"The union of spirituality, science, and daily life."
Buddhayana is presented as the fourth turning of the Dharma wheel, following Theravada, Mahayana, and Vajrayana, with its focus on the union of spirituality, science, and modern life.
The three pillars: Peace, Harmony, Wholeness
Harmony
Understand oneself, understand others, harmonize within and without.
Wholeness
Live fully, awake, and loving.
Mission and vision
Mission: to serve the Buddha Dharma and the evolution of consciousness for individuals, nations, and humanity.
Vision: help millions of Vietnamese people at home and abroad access the Dharma in a way that is both scientific and sacred.
Where to begin
- Read what Awakening Dharma is — definition, three pillars, and three vows.
- Follow the Awakening Path — six levels from Beginner to Mastery.
- Study the Beginner course — 88 lessons, about 10 minutes a day, through the Inti Dharma app.
Most teaching materials are published in Vietnamese first; the Inti Dharma app also offers bilingual Vietnamese–English scriptures.
Frequently asked questions
What is Awakening Buddhism?
Awakening Buddhism, also called Buddhayana or Inti Buddhism, is a Dharma tradition within Inti Foundation founded by Tạ Minh Tuấn. It is presented as the fourth turning of the Dharma wheel, following Theravada, Mahayana, and Vajrayana.
Is Buddhayana a rejection of earlier Buddhist traditions?
No. Its first vow is to preserve the True Dharma: to honor the essence of every Buddhist tradition that has illuminated the world. Buddhayana positions itself as a continuation, not a replacement.
How do I start practising?
Begin with the Beginner course of 88 lessons across three pillars — Peace, Harmony, and Wholeness — studying about 10 minutes a day through the Inti Dharma app, with bilingual scriptures, meditation, quizzes, and flashcards.