The Role of Devas in the Buddha's Career

Susan Elbaum Jootla

At pivotal moments in the Buddha's career, deities often played supporting roles. We read of devas showing respect at these turning points, helping him to overcome obstacles, and frequently proclaiming his feats far and wide.

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The Two Types of Insight Practitioners 《兩種觀禪行者》

Another thing that meditation teachers in many countries teach nowadays is that it is possible to make an end of suffering without having developed concentration. Do you agree with this idea? Even in Myanmar, where the Dhamma seems to be flourishing, there are many who hold this point of view and who teach that there is no need to develop concentration.
當今，許多國家的禪修老師認為不經由禪定的修行，也能止息煩惱與痛苦。諸位是否認同這個觀點？即便在佛法興盛的緬甸，也有許多人認為可以不必培育定力。

Suu Kyi's Astute Move On Rohingya Issue in Myanmar

by Kalinga Seneviratne, The Buddhist Channel, Jan 2, 2017 Myanmar State Counsellor and Foreign Affairs Minister Aung San Suu Kyi (centre) and foreign ministers from member states of the ASEAN pose for a group photo in Yangon, December 19, 2016. Photo courtesy of Indonesia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs BANGKOK, Thailand -- With mounting demonstrations in support of Rohingyas in fellow ASEAN (Association of South East Asian Nations) Muslim majority countries Malaysia and Indonesia, Myanmar’s de-facto leader and Foreign Minister Aung San Suu Kyi made an astute move to summon Foreign Ministers of ASEAN for a one-day “retreat” to Yangoon on December 19 to brief them on the situation in Myanmar’s Rakhine State where most Rohingyas live.

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Suu Kyi and the long history of Rakhine conflict

January 04, 2017 The NationThere is no denying that there are ethnic tensions between the Rakhine and the Rohingya in Myanmar.

But, while the plight of the Rohingya is well known, less is known about the Rakhine and the historical reasons for their fear and distrust. Many Rakhine fled to Chittagong during the 1942 massacre. Then there was the mujahedeen separatist movement (1947-1970) and the Rohingya Islamist movement (1972-present). The recent terrorist attacks only perpetuated this fear and distrust.