Ingrid Jordt — Burma: Buddhism and Power
On Being with Krista Tippett
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Buddhism and Power in Burma
This chapter examines the complex interplay between Buddhism, spirituality, and military power in Burma, particularly during the 1988 uprising. It discusses how cultural beliefs, including astrology and the symbolic significance of the number eight, have influenced political actions and social rebellion.
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