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12.24.08Burma and Buddhism by Aung SanDuring the present period of transition through which Burmans are passing, the most remarkable has been the perceptible results of reformative influences. The Youth of the land are fully alive to the situation and have not been slow in contributing their quota to the reconstruction of a greater Burma. They have realized that things ancient though hallowed by time and sanctioned by usage do not necessarily fit in with modern conditions. Young Burma in approaching its problems with a spirit of criticism, and trying to see things as they are. They have taught themselves to view things from a detached ...
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12.22.08Life Sketch of the Author by Aung SanBorn on the 13th February, 1915, at Natmauk, the headquarters of a township in Magwe district, the author is a scion of well-to do rural gentry and a distinguished line of patriotic ancestors. Educated first in the Vernacular High School, Natmauk, then in National High School, Yenangyaung, he was a graduate of the Rangoon University in the Arts, taking English Literature, Modern History and Political Science and read for some time in Law in the same university. Though he gave promise of a brilliant academic career in his early days winning prizes and scholarships, political interests and activities as a ...
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09.03.08Bogyoke Aung San MarketIf you ever visit Yangon, one place you must go is Bogyoke Aung San Market. Even if you have no intention of buying anything from the market, the place is a must go place for tourists. Nearly one hundred years old now, the market is one of the oldest markets in Yangon. Previously known as Scott's Market, the name was later changed to Bogyoke Aung San Market in honour of the national hero General Aung San. The market is situated in the centre of Yangon, just a walking distance from Sule Pagoda and Traders Hotel. It is situated on the ...
