2017/01/13 |
Is Ma Ba Tha Really in Decline?
Despite suffering a series of grave blows, an ’emotional story’ keeps the controversial Buddhist group active and influential in Myanmar, Dinith Adikari writes.
Dinith Adikari
Dinith Adikari is a recent graduate of a Bachelor of Asian Studies (Honours) from the Australian National University. His thesis was a historical analysis of how Theravada Buddhism was adapted by social movements to fit changing circumstances throughout Myanmar’s history. His research interests revolve around the intersections between religion, social movements and how they affect their surroundings.