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Stories of Defection
Stories of Defection

How our donations helped to support the families of those who left the military.

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Shwe Lan Ga LayJanuary 3, 2024Comment
"Can I Come to Myanmar for Meditation Now?"
"Can I Come to Myanmar for Meditation Now?"

An open letter to a common question

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Shwe Lan Ga LayDecember 27, 2023 Comments
A Monk's Last Poem
A Monk's Last Poem

A Buddhist monk only has poetry as he reflects on needless bloodshed in his home village at the hands of the military.

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Shwe Lan Ga LayDecember 20, 2023 Comments
Don't Shut Away Lives, Open Them!
Don't Shut Away Lives, Open Them!

A grassroots protest movement emerges over the treatment of political prisoners.

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Shwe Lan Ga LayDecember 13, 2023Comment
Yangon Journal: An Anxious City Waits
Yangon Journal: An Anxious City Waits

An essay submission on life in the big city at a time of strife

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Shwe Lan Ga LayDecember 6, 2023 Comment
Yangon Journal: Tension and Investment
Yangon Journal: Tension and Investment

An essay submission on how the country’s biggest city is now faring.

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Shwe Lan Ga LayNovember 29, 2023Comment
Droning On
Droning On

A story about the headache the Burmese military is now facing with drones.

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Shwe Lan Ga LayNovember 22, 2023Comment
Refections on the Rohingya Crisis
Refections on the Rohingya Crisis

A listener offers her thoughts on a recent podcast episode.

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Shwe Lan Ga LayNovember 15, 2023Comment
Unveiling Myanmar's Heart: An Unyielding Journey of Resilience, Healing, and Hope
Unveiling Myanmar's Heart: An Unyielding Journey of Resilience, Healing, and Hope

A guest submission shares how our platform has helped engage her in understanding the conflict in Myanmar, and supporting the people’s wish for democracy and human rights

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Shwe Lan Ga LayNovember 8, 2023Comment
Witnessing the Brutality: Reflections on Myanmar's Coup and Future.
Witnessing the Brutality: Reflections on Myanmar's Coup and Future.

A story of coping with Myanmar's coup and uncertain future.

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Shwe Lan Ga LayNovember 1, 2023Comment
A Cup of Holes: Unveiling the Legacy of S.N. Goenka
A Cup of Holes: Unveiling the Legacy of S.N. Goenka

Exploring the path of vipassana meditation and discovering inner serenity with S.N. Goenka

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Shwe Lan Ga LayOctober 25, 2023 Comments
Stranger in a Strange Land: A Student's Sojourn Beyond the Coup
Stranger in a Strange Land: A Student's Sojourn Beyond the Coup

Surviving a tumultuous coup, a Myanmar student navigates life in the United States while wrestling with guilt, hope, and a fervent desire for democracy in their homeland.

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Shwe Lan Ga LayOctober 18, 2023Comment
Lessons from the Golden Land
Lessons from the Golden Land

A Brazilian meditator reflects on his good fortune in spending extended time as a monk in Burma.

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Shwe Lan Ga LayOctober 11, 2023Comment
From Yangon to Varanasi: A Student's Journey of Transformation
From Yangon to Varanasi: A Student's Journey of Transformation

Amidst Myanmar's coup chaos, a Bamar student finds solace in Varanasi, India, embarking on a transformative journey of education and cross-cultural experiences.

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Shwe Lan Ga LayOctober 4, 2023Comment
 From Soldier to Supporter: A Sergeant's Journey in Myanmar's CDM Movement
 From Soldier to Supporter: A Sergeant's Journey in Myanmar's CDM Movement

A letter from a soldier describing his decision to defect

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Shwe Lan Ga LaySeptember 27, 2023Comment
Resilience in the Midst of Change: Dr. Zaw Wai Soe's Journey for Myanmar's Future
Resilience in the Midst of Change: Dr. Zaw Wai Soe's Journey for Myanmar's Future

Translated notes from a recent speech

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Shwe Lan Ga LaySeptember 23, 2023
Curry and Courage: A Journey of Education and Activism in Thailand
Curry and Courage: A Journey of Education and Activism in Thailand

Follow the compelling story of a Burmese student in Chiang Mai, as he tackles the challenges of language barriers, cultural differences, and financial struggles while working to empower her community back home.

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Shwe Lan Ga LaySeptember 20, 2023Comment
An Inspiring Dhamma Discourse that Defies Darkness
An Inspiring Dhamma Discourse that Defies Darkness

The courageous stand of a Buddhist monk.

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Shwe Lan Ga LaySeptember 13, 2023 Comment
A Stupa Over India: The Renaissance of the Dhamma
A Stupa Over India: The Renaissance of the Dhamma

A guest essay submission looks at the development of the Buddhist stupa in India.

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Shwe Lan Ga LaySeptember 11, 2023Comment
In the Shadows of Trauma: A Coup Survivor's Battle in Taiwan
In the Shadows of Trauma: A Coup Survivor's Battle in Taiwan

Haunted by Memories - A Student's Quest to Find Solace Abroad

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Shwe Lan Ga LaySeptember 6, 2023 Comment
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