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 ...

"We strongly urge the [Burmese] military regime to cease violence, including harming civilians and civilian infrastructure, ...

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 ...

Four years on, Burma is at a pivotal moment ... hospitals, and places of worship have been destroyed, over 6,000 people have been killed, and more than 28,000 have been jailed as political ...

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 ...

Solidary Worldwide has called on the international community to take decisive action as Myanmar marks four years under military rule following the coup of Feb. 1, 2021.