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Introducing Dhamma Literacy App for More Interfaith Discussions
For people growing up in Myanmar, many have heard Buddhist chants, visited pagodas during festivals like Thadingyut, offered alms, or attended grand donation ceremonies. Some of us may have even entered the monastery, if only for a short time, as part of a rite of passage. On the surface, Buddhism is everywhere. Yet, I often…
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Thanaka
Thanaka is a natural paste that has been part of Myanmar’s identity for centuries. Derived from the bark of the Limonia acidissima tree, thanaka symbolizes beauty, tradition, and practicality. Cherished for its cooling effect, skincare benefits, and deep cultural significance, it unites generations and people from all across Myanmar. What is Thanaka? Thanaka is a…
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Prion Disease
Understanding Prion Diseases: Prion diseases are a unique and devastating group of rare but deadly brain disorders caused by misfolded proteins known as prions. These diseases, while rare, pose significant challenges due to their fatal nature and the lack of effective treatments. Prion diseases happen when normal proteins in the brain change shape and form…
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Ko Aung San the Student as a Role Model for Today’s Burmese Youth
Left: Ko Aung San, seated second to left, in a portrait of the Oway magazine’s editorial committee (1936); Right:A portrait of Ko Aung San the President of the All Burma Students Union (1937) It’s the nineteenth of July, 1947. Four months have gone by since the leaders of both Great Britain and Burma agreed upon…
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Poem: 5 Stages of Grief
As I tried to avoid its approach, I was in denial that I was its prey. This has haunted me in my mind, with thoughts hovering between hatred & anger. I was feeling helpless. I tried to shake, so it would be distracted. But eventually, I was willing to bargain over my blood. I waited,…
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Dhammathats and The Origins of Burmese Law
Let’s begin by stating the obvious. We Burmese do not come off as being amongst the most legalistic of cultures in today’s world. Indeed, disputes in Myanmar are notoriously ever, if at all, brought to the courts by the average Burman. More often than not, cases are settled outside official institutions in rather informal settings.…
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King Anawratha
One of Myanmar’s most notable kings would be King Anawratha, who was considered to be the first to unify most of Myanmar. Along the accomplishment, he also commissioned the construction of multiple pagodas and places of worship that can still be seen today. These are just some of the extraordinary feats he achieved throughout his…
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Sign Language: A Living Form of Expression
People often fail to acknowledge that sign language is a language that holds just the same purpose as spoken languages. It is a form of expression and identity and can act as a bridge between people. Like spoken languages, sign language is not universal and continuously evolves with the world. Although the exact origin of…
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