Islam
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 set of…
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Buddhism
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, the National…
Buddhism
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 that Buddhism…
Buddhism
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 bar managers Phil…
Buddhism
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 (also called…
Buddhism
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 the disapproval…
Catholicism
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 Myanmar –…
Buddhism
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 as a…
Buddhism
The Dalai Lama calls for Peace Between Muslims and Buddhists in Myanmar and Sri Lanka
All the Dalai Lama wants for his birthday is peace in Myanmar and Sri Lanka. Speaking from the India-governed town of Leh in Kashmir, last week…
Buddhism
Violent Disputes Between Muslims and Buddhists Continue to Rock Myanmar
Damages throughout the past year of violence in Myanmar A coastal town near Thandwe in Myanmar, where the president was scheduled to visit on his tour…