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Fourteen arrested for film accused of harming Buddhism; Prison delivery group lacks funds to meet demand
FROM THE DVB NEWSROOM
Fourteen arrested for film accused of harming Buddhism
A Swiss citizen along with 13 Burma nationals, including a 12-year-old girl, were arrested...
The Role of Buddhism in the Revolution…and beyond
Originally published on Mohinga Matters
Religions play a major role in Myanmar’s political history, especially Buddhism. Buddhist monks have been involved with political movements since...
Dutchman faces 2 years for insulting Buddhism
Klaas Haijtema, 30, is alleged to have walked into a dharma hall during chanting, with his shoes on. He then pulled out the plug connected to the speaker.
Wirathu: ‘Delightfully proud’ to have defended Buddhism
Following a week in which Wirathu has been roundly criticised for a foul-mouthed tirade against a UN envoy, DVB interviews him exclusively and asks him if he regrets it.
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.
The roots of intolerance and prejudice in Buddhism
Many believe that Buddhism has a pure history in which misdemeanors, carnage, war and hostility has been committed by everyone -- except the Buddhist. This is why the recent violence in Sri Lanka and Burma elicits such shock.
