"Don't Touch U Nu's Buddha's Head!"

Sunda Khin shares what happened when the children of British diplomats visited Rangoon

Shwe Lan Ga LayOctober 9, 2023Comment

Sanctioned Reform: Myanmar's Policy Puzzle Pieces

Strategic Moves and Calculated Risks in the Ongoing Journey Towards Progress and Prosperity

Shwe Lan Ga LayOctober 6, 2023Comment

October Podcast Schedule

Take a look at the amazing guests we’re bringing you this month!

Shwe Lan Ga LayOctober 3, 2023Comment

Stories of Resilience and Connection

A reader offers her feedback on a recent podcast episode.

Shwe Lan Ga LaySeptember 30, 2023Comment

A Debt of Gratitude

Beth Upton talks about the solidarity she feels with the democracy movement in Burma.

Shwe Lan Ga LaySeptember 27, 2023Comment

‘Don't get distracted by meditative anomaly!’

Tempel Smith looks back on a powerful meditation experience, trying to make sense of it 25 years later.

Shwe Lan Ga LaySeptember 24, 2023Comment

The Inaction of ASEAN

Liam Scott of the Global Centre for the Responsibility to Protect (Global R2P) discusses the underwhelming role of ASEAN in the ongoing crisis in Myanmar.

Shwe Lan Ga LaySeptember 21, 2023Comment

Journey Through the Ages: From Dark Corridors to Golden Pagodas

Melody Mociulski her initial impression of Burma from a half-century ago.

Shwe Lan Ga LaySeptember 18, 2023Comment

Ayya Yeshe: "What Made Me a Feminist"

Ayya Yeshe on her journey as a nun.

Shwe Lan Ga LaySeptember 15, 2023 Comment

A Diversity of Practice

Steve Jarand and Kati Schweitzer reflect on their time meditating in Burma.

Shwe Lan Ga LaySeptember 12, 2023Comment

Leaving Home: A Familiar Story in Conflict Areas

Tu Lor shares the last time she touched home soil as a young girl.

Shwe Lan Ga LaySeptember 10, 2023Comment

S.N. Goenka's First Meditation Course at IMC

Recalling the circumstances that led to S.N. Goenka taking his first course at IMC under Sayagyi U Ba Khin.

Shwe Lan Ga LaySeptember 8, 2023Comment

September Release Schedule

An overview of a full month of content coming your way.

Shwe Lan Ga LaySeptember 6, 2023Comment

Supporting Third-Culture Children in Minneapolis

Jesse Phenow describes the origins and mission of The Urban Village.

Shwe Lan Ga LaySeptember 5, 2023Comment

The NUG: "What is the alternative to this succeeding?"

Philipp Annawitt emphasizes the importance of supporting the democratic coalition.

Shwe Lan Ga LaySeptember 2, 2023Comment

Sitting and Serving at Dhamma Dhara: "A Completely New World!"

Jonathan Crowley describes the moment when he decided to dedicate himself to vipassana meditation in the tradition of SN Goenka.

Shwe Lan Ga LayAugust 31, 2023Comment

Getting Hooked on Walking Meditation

Steve Smith describes how he first resisted, and then fell in love with, walking meditation.

Shwe Lan Ga LayAugust 28, 2023Comment

"Supporting us is also supporting democracy."

Bobo answers the questions as to how foreign allies can support the Myanmar democracy movement.

Shwe Lan Ga LayAugust 25, 2023Comment

"Surely, the military doesn’t believe in Buddhism!"

How monks resisted the military.

Shwe Lan Ga LayAugust 22, 2023Comment

Playing Scrabble with General Ne Win

A young girl remembers playing the game with the future dictator.

Shwe Lan Ga LayAugust 16, 2023Comment