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    Tagged: Sangha

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    Monks’ censure deepens Ma Ba Tha’s isolation

    Mainstream Buddhist clerics are among the growing chorus of voices speaking out against the divisive activities of Buddhist nationalist group Ma Ba Tha.

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    Ma-Ba-Tha in spat with Buddhist clergy

    We are a “Buddhist missionary organisation, made up of monks and laymen who share the same vision,” says Ma-Ba-Tha.

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    Htin Linn Oo blasphemy trial: closing arguments heard

    Closing arguments are heard in the trial of writer Htin Linn Oo, who stands accused of blasphemy charges for criticising the Buddhist monk-led Ma-ba-tha.

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    Blasphemy and offence in Burmese Buddhism

    Those taking offence might also be prompted to reflect on the centrality of the idea of non-attachment and understand that their resentment is a hindrance upon the Buddhist path.

    Law Lead Story News Religion

    Uttara, Mahasantisukha monks have their day in court

    Uttara, a Burma-born UK passport holder, along with four other monks – Paññāsara, Neindira, Tazeina and Sondrasiri – are taken to court charged with religious offences.

    Mahasantisukha Monastery raided in Rangoon video

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    Mahasantisukha Monastery raided in Rangoon

    Rangoon’s Mahasantisukha Monastery is raided by Religious Affairs officials and riot police. The monastery is at the heart of a land dispute between the clergy and a renowned dissident abbot.

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    Burma invites public to review faith conversion bill

    Burma’s controversial Religious Conversion bill was released by state media for public review on Tuesday. The bill’s drafting committee will field recommendations until 20 June before seeking parliamentary approval.

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    Monasteries in Naypyidaw sued for illegal land use

    More than 20 monasteries have been sued by Naypyidaw Council Ministry of Religious Affairs for refusing to relocate after property was deemed forest land by authorities.

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    Shan group defends training from Burma Armed Forces

    The Shan Ethnic Affairs Organisation (SEAO) denied the training of monks, and defended military training from the Burmese armed forces, claiming that it makes minorities – such as the Red Shan – less vulnerable to abuse by other ethnic militias.

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