As Burmese astrology had its origins in Hindu ... planets gave way to Buddha and his eight disciples. As for Nat worship, the people, in spite of the king's edicts, went on worshiping the Nats ...

Solidary Worldwide has called on the international community to take decisive action as Myanmar marks four years under ...

The result is that many Buddhist temples in Myanmar now have their own nat-sin, spirit house, attached to the main pagoda. Though people still worship spirits outside the official pantheon ...

Burma is a long-forgotten battleground for religious freedom and human rights in Asia, and its turmoil is part of a broader struggle in the region.

From golden stupas glinting in the sunlight to ancient temples whispering tales of centuries past, the pagodas of Myanmar are not just places of worship ... symbols of the people's passion for ...

Mr. Harry Morgan Ayres '02 will speak in the Union next Tuesday evening on some of the characteristics of the Burmese people, their religion and social system. Burmese society approaches more ...