U Thuzana
Thuzana Myaing Gyi Ngu Sayadaw | |
|---|---|
| Personal | |
| Religion | Theravada Buddhism |
| Senior posting | |
| Teacher | U Winaya[1] |
U Thuzana is a Karen Theravada Buddhist monk based in Myaing Gyi Ngu, Kayin State, Myanmar. He was formerly a member of the Karen National Union (KNU) until his disagreements with the majority Christian leadership led him to split and create the Democratic Karen Buddhist Organisation (DKBO), of which he was the leader of until its dissolution in 2010.[2]
Thuzana was responsible for a 1992 campaign of constructing pagodas in Kayin State and currently holds the title Myaing Gyi Ngu Sayadaw.[3][4] Thuzana and his followers have also drawn criticism for their ethno-nationalist views[1] and for building pagodas in close proximity to churchs and mosques.[4][5]
References
- ^ a b Chambers, Justine (13 August 2017). "Buddhist extremism, despite a clampdown, spreads in Myanmar". Asia Times. Retrieved 19 April 2018.
- ^ "Whither KNU?". www.hartford-hwp.com. Retrieved 29 October 2016.
- ^ Jolliffe, Pia (7 July 2017). "A Conversation With Mikael Gravers: Research Among the Karen, Past and Present". Retrieved 19 April 2018.
- ^ a b "Buddhist monk builds another pagoda on contested Land". Mizzima. 5 May 2016. Retrieved 19 April 2018.
- ^ "Myanmar monk builds pagodas in church and Muslim area". Mizzima. AFP. 28 April 2016. Retrieved 19 April 2018.