Is “Sám Hối” an Adequate Form of Apology?

Authors

Hien Vu Gia, Gettysburg CollegeFollow

Document Type

Poster

Publication Date

2-12-2025

Department 1

First Year Seminar

Department 2

Philosophy

Abstract

This project studies a recent Buddhism scandal in Vietnam, examining whether the apology offered by the authorities was successful. From this, the project explores if “sám hối” (or repentance) could be considered a form of apology.

Copyright Note

This is the author’s work. This publication appears in Gettysburg College’s institutional repository by permission of the copyright owner for personal use, not for redistribution.

Recommended Citation

Vu Gia, Hien, "Is “Sám Hối” an Adequate Form of Apology?" (2025). CAFE Symposium 2025. 13.
https://cupola.gettysburg.edu/cafe2025/13