The Insight Myanmar Blog — Insight Myanmar

"We Shine Against the Darkness."

How an activist inspires through art.

Shwe Lan Ga LayMay 13, 2021Comment

Myanmar Poster Campaign

A preview to an upcoming interview.

Shwe Lan Ga LayMay 12, 2021Myanmar Poster Campaign, Art for FreedomComment

Adapting to Terror

Thiri explains the precautions she must now take on a daily basis.

Shwe Lan Ga LayMay 3, 2021Thiri Comment

Are you satisfied with your soul?

The meaning behind the art.

Shwe Lan Ga LayApril 30, 2021Thiri, RohingyaComment

Seeking Meditation, Art, and Freedom

How an activist pursues freedom while keeping sane.

Shwe Lan Ga LayApril 28, 2021Comment

Myanmar is like a Fairytale and a Nightmare: Reflections from a Buddhist Monk

Myanmar is like a Fairytale and a Nightmare: Reflections from a Buddhist Monk

Ashin Sarana shares his admiration for the Burmese people

Shwe Lan Ga LayApril 28, 2021Ashin SaranaComment

Buddhist Monks: Be on the Right Side of History

Buddhist Monks: Be on the Right Side of History

Taking the moral highground.

Shwe Lan Ga LayApril 18, 2021Russian Revolution, American Civil War, Afghanistan, Ven DettaComment

The True Patriot

Learning what it means to love your country.

Shwe Lan Ga LayApril 18, 2021Comment

Mettā: The New Mantra

What is needed most at this time.

Shwe Lan Ga LayApril 12, 2021Sayalay ChandadhikaComment

It's not like the movies...

What it actually feels like….

Shwe Lan Ga LayApril 11, 2021CocoComment

Painting, Poetry, and Meditation in Times of Terror

Painting, Poetry, and Meditation in Times of Terror

How a vipassana meditator became an activist and what he does to relieve his stress.

Shwe Lan Ga LayApril 9, 2021ThureinComment

A Progressive Politician in Burma

One person hoping for a better Burma is still doing he can to support a brighter future.

Shwe Lan Ga LayApril 8, 2021Maw Htun Aung, Shan League for Democracy, SNLD, NLD, National League for Democracy, Chin, Kachin, Ta'aung, Matthew LaphaiComment

Profile in Courage: The Intersection of CDM and Vipassana Meditation

Age of Heroes.

Shwe Lan Ga LayApril 4, 2021Nay Pyi Daw, Ledi Sayadaw, Mogok Sayadaw Comment

A Monk Who is Not Silent

Examining how the role of government affects the transmission of the Dhamma.

Shwe Lan Ga LayApril 3, 2021Ashin SaranaComment

အရှင်သရဏ

Shwe Lan Ga LayApril 2, 2021Ashin SaranaComment

Multimedia

Help us expand our reach

Shwe Lan Ga LayMarch 27, 2021Comment

Working from a State of Balance, Ease, and Safety

Working from a State of Balance, Ease, and Safety

A reflection about the power of the Dhamma in the Golden Land.

Shwe Lan Ga LayMarch 26, 2021Daw Viranani, Chan Myay Myaing, Myanmar coup, mettā Comments

The Myanmar Military Coup: An Explanation

The Myanmar Military Coup: An Explanation

An overview.

Shwe Lan Ga LayMarch 25, 2021Ashin SaranaComment

Help us Interview, and more!

Help us support those who need it most at this time.

Shwe Lan Ga LayMarch 20, 2021Comment

The Medic

Breaking conventions that even the Nazis followed.

Shwe Lan Ga LayMarch 18, 2021Nazis, CDM, Esperanto, World War II, conscientious objectorComment