Buddhist Inner Path Festival Begins Today

2017 Festival of Buddhist films, art and philosophy kicks off today. Teamwork Arts is proud to present The Inner Path (TIP), a festival of

Pope Criticizes Burmese Violence Against Rohingya Muslims

Pope Francis urges Burmese Government to allow Rohingyas to live in peace. Pope Francis has come out in strong criticism of the atrocities committed

More Refugees from Myanmar are Entering the U.S. Than Syrian Refugees

More Refugees from Myanmar are Entering the U.S. Than Syrian Refugees

Rohingya Muslim refugees coming to America are outnumbering those from Syria. If you thought the situation of Syrian refugees is bad, think again. Another

Meet the Buddhist Monk Who Used to be President of Myanmar

Meet the Buddhist Monk Who Used to be President of Myanmar

Former Myanmar President Thein Sien joins Buddhist Monkhood. Just four days after presiding over the historic transition of power to the former opposition party,

New Movement Demands that Buddhism be Made the Official Religion in Thailand

New Movement Demands that Buddhism be Made the Official Religion in Thailand

Push for Buddhism to be declared Thailand's official religion in the new constitution is gaining momentum. A newly launched campaign in Thailand is demanding

Buddha Poster Sentenced

Three Employees Guilty of Insulting Religion in Myanmar for Buddha Poster Advertising their Bar

The owner and two employees of a Myanmar bar have been found guilty of insulting religion with their poster depicting Buddha wearing headphones. Myanmar

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Three Men Arrested for Using Buddha in Bar Flyer

The image triggered an angry response online shortly after it appeared on the bar’s Facebook page. Three individuals associated with a bar in Myanmar

Myanmar Parliament

Myanmar Drafts Shocking Laws on Religion and Family

Myanmar parliament discusses laws that would restrict religion and family. The President of Myanmar, Thein Sein, has recently approved a draft law that has gained

500 Years Catholicism Myanmar

Asian Country Myanmar Celebrates 500 Years of Catholic History

Despite being a small minority, only 2% of the population, Catholicism celebrates 500 years in Myanmar. Formerly known as Burma, The Republic of the Union of

Rohingya

Myanmar: Rohingya Minority May Suffer Concentration Camps

The situation in Myanmar worsens, and politicians are having trouble even speaking of the Rohingya victims who may be forced into concentration camps. Ostensibly