Posted on October 1, 2007 by Alan Senauke
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Burma’s population is 90 percent Theravada Buddhist, so the more than 400,000 monks and 75,000 nuns represent the most stable, ongoing institution of national life. Historically, they have always played a role in society. Monks led the first anti-colonial activities … Read more
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The Roots of the Saffron Revolution
Posted on October 1, 2007 by Alan Senauke
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Burma’s population is 90 percent Theravada Buddhist, so the more than 400,000 monks and 75,000 nuns represent the most stable, ongoing institution of national life. Historically, they have always played a role in society. Monks led the first anti-colonial activities … Read more
Category: Burma (Myanmar) Tags: All Burma Monks' Alliance, Burma (Myanmar), General Ne Win, Metta Sutta, Pakokku, Saffron Revolution, Theravada, U Ottama, U Wissara
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