Myanmar Buddhists’ Beef
With official help, radical Buddhists target Muslim-owned businesses.
969
The Rise of Political Buddhism in Myanmar
Narrow Burman-Buddhist nationalism remains the country's biggest barrier to sustainable political reform.
Theravada Buddhism’s Muslim Problem
Although international engagement has its place, only discussion and peacebuilding among local communities can help stem the wave of anti-Muslim violence.
Not Playing Nice
Buddhist nationalism threatens Myanmar's democratic transition.
Buddhist monk blames Muslims for Myanmar bombing
(RNS) A radical Buddhist monk in Myanmar said a bomb that exploded near him, wounding five devotees, came after a death threat by a “Muslim religious leader” who wanted to silence his campaign to prevent Buddhist…
Buddha Buzz: The Face of Buddhist Terror & The Face of the Dalai Lama (in Tibet)
Buddhist-led anti-Muslim violence and persecution has received unprecedented mass-media attention in the past couple weeks. Images of Wirathu—monk-leader of the “969” movement, recognized for its hate speech and for inciting violence against Burma’s Muslims—have now graced…
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