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Ashin Mettacara is a 27-year-old Buddhist monk from Burma who is blogging and contributing with the aim of spreading news to the whole world about the crisis in Burma.
He is not part of any political group, association or organization. He is helping all the groups who are working for freedom of belief and expression. His motto is,
"Working for equality is human values".
Do visit his weblog: http://www.ashinmettacara.org/
(2 comments) SHARE Friday, May 8, 2009 Buddhism: Vesak Fesival or Buddha Birthday
Wesak Day aka Vesak Festival celebrates three major events in the life of Lord Buddha: His birth, Enlightenment and passing away (achievement of Nibbana).
(4 comments) SHARE Wednesday, September 17, 2008 1st anniversary of the beginning of the Saffron Revolution
The Saffron Revolution consisted of a series of massive demonstrations led by Buddhist monks demanding democratic reforms in Burma. The demonstrations began on September 18th and ended on September 30th 2007. The Saffron Revolution was named after the saffron colored robe worn by demonstrating monks.
(2 comments) SHARE Friday, September 5, 2008 Preemptive Arrests in Burma: Temple raided; Chief monk captured
Preemptive detention of monks in Burma, as the Saffron Revolution nears its one year anniversary. Monks are being held under close surveillance by the military regime.
SHARE Monday, June 30, 2008 Burma:News from Insein prison
According to the Yangon source Zarganar, popular Burmese comedian and Zaw Thet Htway were sent to Khanti prison in Sagaing Division.
(3 comments) SHARE Wednesday, July 16, 2008 World's Oldest Blogger Dies
Olive Riley, the world's oldest blogger, dies. May her soul rest in another world with prayers.