A Theravada Buddhist Argument for Religious
Pluralism in Contemporary Myanmar
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Right Speech
34
Byama-so taya (Brahmaviharas)
36
Testing Claims
38
How to Defend the Sasana
39
Understanding the Effects of One’s Actions
41
Nonattachment
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Attitudes Toward Other Religions and
the Example of Ashoka
Building Peace and Strengthening Reform—
Considerations and Recommendations
45
Economic and Development Concerns
45
From Isolation to Engagement
46
Religious Transparency and Informed Citizens
47
Rule of Law
48
Political Decentralization and Constitutional Reform
50
Conclusion
50
Endnotes
53
Bibliography
57
Acknowledgments
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