In every religion, the moral responsibility of those who lead the faithful is immense. Whether they are monks, ulama, priests,…
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“All for One, One for All: A Call for Unity Among Myanmar Muslims and Rohingyas”
“When Disunity Cost Us a Future: A Lesson from the 2006 Rohingya Registration in Malaysia” “The Missed Ship: How Division…
Zaw Gyi’s Hyacinth’s Way – This Is My Way
“Still managed to wear the flower on her head.” In this evocative poem, Saya Zaw Gyi uses Ma Beda—the Burmese…
When Power Defies the Dhamma: A Buddhist Reflection on Myanmar’s Rulers
Editorial Note: MMNN Commentary reflects the editorial team’s independent Buddhist-humanist perspective point of view by a Myanmar Muslim. It seeks…
The True Role of Monks in Times of Conflict: Reclaiming the Compassionate Dhamma from Extremism
(MMNN Editorial Commentary) Throughout Myanmar’s long history, the Sangha has shaped the conscience of the nation. The robe carries deep…
The Four Spiritual Diseases of Monks: A Timeless Warning for Today’s Sangha
(Editorial Commentary – MMNN) In the Rogasutta of the Cattukanipāta, the Buddha warned monks of four dangerous diseases that can…
Myanmar is a “half-past-six” nation!
Myanmar is a “half-past-six” nation. Now MYANMAR NATIONAL CLOCK is STOPPED AT 6.30 PM or already ‘Half-past-six’ or Sun-set time…
Myanmar’s youth “on hold” as education and employment crisis deepens, warns UNDP
Myanmar’s youth “on hold” as education and employment crisis deepens, warns UNDP Myanmar’s demographic dividend is slipping away as disrupted…
Trump’s Peace Prize Dream—A Satirical Leak
By Maung Soe | Translated and adapted for MMNN by Dr. Ko Ko Gyi @ Abdul Rahman Zafrudin Editor’s Note:…
When Faith Becomes a Political Tool: The Fencing Controversy in Naypyitaw
Credit to picture by Naung Naung in Mizzima | DARZ-KKG’s Commentary for MMNN In April 2024, Min Aung Hlaing met…