Category Archives: Burmese Buddhism

Theravada Buddhist attitude of women on Buddhist Practices in Myanmar

Posted on March 16, 2017 by Ariyajyoti Bhikkhu

  Introduction Patriarchal society in ancient India has accepted due to the divine structure of Brahmanism in the Law of Manu (Manusmṛti). It has gone beyond the border of India throughout South Asia without the exception it absorbed in the … Continue reading →

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A thought in relation to Abhidhamma Day by Dr. Khin Maung Nyunt

Posted on January 2, 2017 by Ariyajyoti Bhikkhu

This is a worth-reading article on the historical background on End of Buddhist Rain Retreat (Pavāraṇā) including the Abhidhamma Day and Lightening Festival in Myanmar History written by History Professor at ITBMU, Maha Saddhamma Jotika Dhaja Sithu Dr. Khin Maung … Continue reading →

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