Professor Cao Huy Thuan, a French national of Vietnamese origin, was born and raised in the ancient capital city of Hue. He studied law at the University of Saigon from 1955 to 1960, then returned to be a lecturer at the University of Hue from 1962 to 1964 before moving to France for further studies and eventually settling there.

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Professor Cao Huy Thuan. 

Professor Cao Huy Thuan authored numerous works in French on political science and international relations. Some of his notable works were 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)

He was highly regarded by Vietnamese readers for his profound thoughts on philosophy, culture, and literature.

Venerable Thich Hai An, Director of the Vietnam Buddhist Academy in Hue City, highlighted Professor Thuan’s deep connection to his homeland. He frequently lectured at the academy and participated in cultural events organized by the Vietnamese Buddhist Sangha’s Central Cultural Committee. The Tu Dam Pagoda will establish a memorial, and the Vietnam Buddhist Academy in Hue will also hold a commemorative ceremony for Professor Cao Huy Thuan.

The timing of the memorial service will be determined by his family, with further announcements from the academy to follow.

In 2017, Professor Cao Huy Thuan received the 10th Phan Chau Trinh Cultural Award, honoring his significant contributions to Vietnamese culture and education. This award encompasses four fields: culture and education, translation, research, and Vietnam studies.

Luu Dinh Long