Introduction: From Idealism to Realism For decades, Myanmar’s peace process has failed not بسبب lack of ideas—but because of lack…
Author: Dr Ko Ko Gyi
Human Rights Activist for Religious Minorities, Ethnic Minorities, Mixed blooded people & Migrants.
From Advice Ignored to Lessons Unlearned: A Reflection on Myanmar’s Political Crossroads
Soon after the military coup led by Min Aung Hlaing, I was unexpectedly approached through the late Dr. Tint Lwin…
In the coming US Vs Iran negotiations, the devil will remain firmly in the details
The Devil is in the Details In the theatre of international diplomacy, headlines often speak of “progress,” “positive signals,” and…
Surgical Professor Dr Freda Andrea Meah, Myanmar Muslim, migrated to Pakistan and again to Malaysia
She was the Professor Head of Surgery Department of HKL/UKM. When I was preparing to migrate to Malaysia, her brother-in-law…
Anatomist PhD ဒေါက်တာ ဂျွန်လှခိုင် Dr John Hla Khaing @ Professor Dr Jalaluddin Din Mohammed: A Pioneer Beyond Borders
Professor Dr Jalaluddin Din Mohammed (also known as John Hla Khaine) stands as a remarkable figure in the history of…
မဃဒေဝ Maghādeva’s advised to avoid rude, abusive bad persons
မဃဒေဝ refers to the Maghādeva Jātaka (Jātaka No. 9), one of the birth stories of the Bodhisatta (future Buddha), included…
Religious Violence in Bago, 1997: A Historical Account
Background: Ethnic and Religious Conflict in Myanmar Myanmar’s history has been marked by recurring ethnic and religious strife. From the…
Junta Mentioned in Buddha’s Teachings
Original author: Ohn Kyaw Myint Translated by Dr San Oo Aung (one of the Pseudonyms of Dr Ko Ko Gyi…
The State That Buddha Would Not Approve Of
Adapted from Aung N Htwe’s post in Burmese on August 27, 2015 Introduction Buddhists generally accept that the Buddha taught…
Invictus: The Unconquerable Spirit — A Reflection for Our Times
At 77, with a body that is no longer as obedient as before, I find myself returning again and again…