The Top 5 Myanmar Podcasts (hint, we're on the list!)

Myanmar Mix, an influential online and print magazine in Myanmar, published an article today highlighting the top five Burmese-based podcasts, in both English and Burmese languages. We’re thrilled that Insight Myanmar has made the cut! Following is what author Nay Chi Nway shared:

Hosted by author and meditation guide Joah McGee, Insight Myanmar explores the “depth and breadth of the Dhamma practice in Myanmar” according to its description.

If you’re not Buddhist, don’t be turned off by the teaser—this podcast is also great for those who enjoy history, life stories and global issues. Insight Myanmar covers influences on the way Buddhism is practiced in Myanmar, its link to social justice and human rights issues, and the ethics of practicing spirituality.

On the episode “An Assault on Faith,” McGee and Yonie, an African American vipassana meditator, discuss the cultural conventions and racial implications linked to Yonie’s aggressive removal from a monastery during his visit to Myanmar.

We thank them for highlighting our work, and also want to take a moment for reminding listeners about our full team: Martijn Comes and Thar Nge are our two sound engineers, Zach Hessler is a content collaborator and co-host, Ken Pransky helps with editing, and a special Mongolian volunteer who has asked to remain anonymous does our social media templates.

We have a very exciting slate of upcoming episodes and guests, and thank everyone for their support.