Challenging the distortion of influential monks?
6 Minutes To ReadLynn Htwe looks at responses to Sitagu Sayadaw’s comments on Pagan’s recognition by UNESCO.
Is this the end of Ma Ba Tha?
14 Minutes To ReadMatthew J Walton and Ma Khin Mar Mar Kyi warn that the sentiments underlying “Buddhist nationalist” activities remain strong, dangerous and misunderstood. After a period of flourishing under the USDP government, Ma Ba […]
“Rowdy monks” or a crisis of monastic authority?
7 Minutes To ReadMatthew J Walton looks at Ma Ba Tha’s persistence in the light of criticisms.
What the State Sangha Committee actually said about Ma Ba Tha
9 Minutes To ReadAung Tun and Matthew Walton comment on a recent statement by the State Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee.
Whither MaBaTha?
4 Minutes To ReadMatthew Walton explores the future of MaBaTha after the NLD victory.