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By ARKAR MOE / Irrawaddy
A war on monks is still underway in Burma, revenge for the monk-led peaceful mass demonstrations in 2007. The military junta continues to put pressure on monks and their family members, place bans on preaching the Dhamma and impose travel restrictions.

Ashin Thavara, the secretary… Continue

Dear Rev. Zenju Earthlyn Manuel,

We are students of Venenable Thich Nhat Hanh, and are writing on
behalf of Sister Chan Khong and the Plum Village Community in France.
As sisters in the Dharma, we are grateful for your work in helping to
bring Buddhist women of the world together and supporting the practice
and evolvement of the worldwide women's Sangha.

We are writing to you in light of the upcoming Sakyadhita Conference
in Ho Chi Minh City, and in light of recent distressful events
concernin… Continue

Burma: End Repression of Buddhist Monks

(Bangkok) - Buddhist monks in Burma face continuing repression, intimidation and harsh prison sentences two years after the military government's brutal crackdown on peaceful demonstrations, Human Rights Watch said in a report released tod… Continue

By ASHIN ISSARIYA alias King Zero
Published on September 26, 2009

WHEN THE MILITARY regime closed schools after the 1988 democratic uprising, I had few options other than to become a monk. I eagerly wanted to gain an education in a society plagued with the darkness of ignorance. Being a monk has helped me to better understand and see the reality of life for the people of Burma.

In order to maintain control, the military authorities use coercion, fear and poverty to strip people of their choice… Continue

TBF: The Burmese monks have demanded the military junta to apologize for the killing and insulting of monks and the religion not later than October 2, 2009 or face the consequences of excommunication starting on October 3, 2009. How is the situation inside Burma now?

Ashin Issariya: The situation… Continue