Insight Myanmar
Insight Myanmar Podcast
Insight Myanmar is a beacon for those seeking to understand the intricate dynamics of Myanmar. With a commitment to uncovering truth and fostering understanding, the podcast brings together activists, artists, leaders, monastics, and authors to share their first-hand experiences and insights. Each episode delves deep into the struggles, hopes, and resilience of the Burmese people, offering listeners a comprehensive, on-the-ground perspective of the nation's quest for democracy and freedom. And yet, Insight Myanmar is not just a platform for political discourse; it's a sanctuary for spiritual exploration. Our discussions intertwine the struggles for democracy with the deep-rooted meditation traditions of Myanmar, offering a holistic understanding of the nation. We delve into the rich spiritual heritage of the country, tracing the origins of global meditation and mindfulness movements to their roots in Burmese culture. Each episode is a journey through the vibrant landscape of Myanmar's quest for freedom, resilience, and spiritual riches. Join us on this enlightening journey as we amplify the voices that matter most in Myanmar's transformative era.
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Episode #230: “Unfortunately, in 2020, after the NLD won a landslide election, there was a military coup. And [then] the PDF resistance started. I took part in the resistance as I had years before, but there is a difference this time, too,” explains Nway.
Inspired by his mother, an active participant in politics since Ne Win's 1962 coup, Nway's involvement in the resistance included clandestine communication with Aung San Suu Kyi during her detention and risky efforts to deliver messages to imprisoned allies, among many other important tasks.
Despite the supposed democratic transition post-2010, Nway criticizes this period as superficial, with the 2008 Constitution maintaining military dominance. He rebuked international pressure for elections as a facade of democracy, emphasizing the need for genuine systemic change. The most recent coup escalated his activism, compelling his support for armed resistance and relocation to Mae Sot for safety. Nway also highlights the intricate relationship between Buddhism and politics in Myanmar, acknowledging the tension between nationalistic and progressive monks within the context of the country's struggle for democracy and the military's manipulation of religion to maintain power.
“If we win the revolution, the international community will see a very civilized society in Burma, which will be very active in promoting peace for the whole world,” Nway says in closing. “But if the junta wins, you will have a society which believes in the stone age. So, I would like to request of you, please understand the feeling of people of Burma! We left our country, we want to be like you, we want our kids to be like your kids, to go to school and also we want to sleep with our family like you want to sleep with your family. That is why we are trying to get rid of the military in our political system. This is not only for a party sake, not only for an ethnicity sake, it is for all the people of Burma and also the people of the world.”
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348 - Rage Against the Regime Tue, 12 Mar 2024
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347 - Thinzar Shunlei Yi Tue, 05 Mar 2024
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346 - Visa Verses (Bonus Shorts) Sat, 02 Mar 2024
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342 - Revolt, Rebuild, Rebirth Tue, 13 Feb 2024
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341 - Dhamma at a Cross Roads (Bonus Shorts) Fri, 09 Feb 2024
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340 - Bo Thanmani Tue, 06 Feb 2024
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339 - The Blueprint of Resistance (Bonus Shorts) Fri, 02 Feb 2024
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338 - Navigating the Legal Pathways Down Under Tue, 30 Jan 2024
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337 - Whit Hornsberger Tue, 23 Jan 2024
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336 - Forging Solidarity Across Conflict (Bonus Shorts) Fri, 19 Jan 2024 - 0h
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335 - Attack on a Meditation Center Fri, 12 Aug 2022
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334 - Have Pity on the Working Man (Bonus short) Tue, 09 Aug 2022 - 0h
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333 - A Reign of Terror Fri, 05 Aug 2022
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332 - Supporting Myanmar through Engaged Buddhism Fri, 29 Jul 2022
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331 - Spring is Coming Fri, 22 Jul 2022
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330 - Journey into Chin State Thu, 14 Jul 2022
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329 - Visual Rebellion Thu, 07 Jul 2022
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328 - Journey Into Renunciation Thu, 30 Jun 2022
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327 - Working Class Hero Thu, 23 Jun 2022
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326 - Lives in the Balance Thu, 16 Jun 2022
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325 - The Power of Dialogue Thu, 09 Jun 2022
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324 - The Karenni Resistance Thu, 02 Jun 2022
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322 - The Venerable Bhikkhu Bodhi Returns Thu, 19 May 2022
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321 - A Delicate Balance Thu, 12 May 2022
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320 - A Voice of Conscience Thu, 05 May 2022
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319 - Rick Hanson on Becoming An Ally Thu, 28 Apr 2022 - 0h
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318 - Mratt Kyaw Thu Thu, 21 Apr 2022
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317 - Contrasting Ukraine and Myanmar Thu, 14 Apr 2022
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316 - Liberation At All Costs Thu, 07 Apr 2022
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315 - Beth Upton Thu, 31 Mar 2022
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314 - Resistance and Transformation Thu, 24 Mar 2022
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313 - Education: The Passport to the Future Fri, 18 Mar 2022
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312 - Pride and Prejudice Thu, 10 Mar 2022
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311 - Alan Senauke, Engaged Buddhist Thu, 03 Mar 2022
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310 - The Language of Freedom Thu, 24 Feb 2022
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309 - This Woman’s Work Thu, 17 Feb 2022
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308 - Looking Within A Burmese Nunnery Thu, 10 Feb 2022 - 0h
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307 - Depicting a Golden Kingdom Sat, 05 Feb 2022
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306 - From Burma With Love Mon, 31 Jan 2022
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305 - Revisiting the Burma Spring Wed, 26 Jan 2022 - 0h