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Myanmar’s Military Government Unveils Giant Seated Buddha Statue

Justin Whitaker 25 July 2023

The statue, claimed to be the largest seated Buddha statue in the world, has been built under the patronage of the military dictatorship

Taking Up Arms? Meeting the Crisis in Myanmar

Hozan Alan Senauke 14 July 2023

Hozan Alan Senauke offers a thoughtful commentary on military oppression in Myanmar and a Buddhist perspective on violent and nonviolent resistance

Report: More than 20 People Killed in Attack on Buddhist Monastery by Myanmar Military

Craig C Lewis 13 March 2023

At least 21 people have been killed by government forces during an attack on a Buddhist monastery in Myanmar’s southern Shan State, the BBC has reported.

Anti-Myanmar Junta Buddhist Monk Sayadaw Ashin Arriyawuntha Biwunsa Dies in Exile Aged 71

Justin Whitaker 3 November 2022

Sayadaw Ashin Arriyawuntha Biwunsa was one of Myanmar’s most accomplished and respected monks

Report: 13 Killed in Military Attack on Buddhist School in Myanmar

Craig C Lewis 23 September 2022

Army helicopters supporting the military junta that seized power in Myanmar more than a year ago reportedly killed at least 13 people, including 11 children,

Report: Nearly 60 Buddhist Monks Detained in Myanmar Since Military Seized Power

Craig C Lewis 29 August 2022

The junta that overthrew Myanmar’s elected government in 2021 has detained at least 56 Buddhist monks for speaking out against the coup in the last

International Network of Engaged Buddhists Issues Statement Urging Compassion and an End to Violence in Myanmar

Craig C Lewis 3 August 2022

The International Network of Engaged Buddhists (INEB) has issued a public statement calling for compassionate restraint and respect for the sanctity of life in Myanmar