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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 listene... more

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Latest Episodes

Episode #541: “There is no such thing as ‘traditional Buddhism.’”

For Marte Nilsen, this idea defines her career-long exploration of how faith and power intertwine in Myanmar. A senior researcher at the Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO), she stu... more

Episode #540: This episode marks a different kind of experiment for Insight Myanmar. Instead of following a single guest, we step back and listen across hundreds of conversations gathered over years of documenting Myanmar’s revolution. What emerges i... more

Episode #539: In his analysis of Myanmar's democratic transition, Elliot Prasse-Freeman highlights the failures of a system that was inherently flawed from its inception. Although the 2010s brought real change to some, the military also retained sign... more

Episode #538: The fifth episode in our five-part series features conversations recorded at the 16th International Burma Studies Conference at Northern Illinois University, where scholars, students, researchers, and practitioners gathered under the th... more

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Recent Guests

Max Mørch
Head of Program Development and Quality Assurance for The Border Consortium
The Border Consortium
Episode: A Right to Clock In
Bencharat Chua
Thai citizen, academic, activist involved with Myanmar-related work
Mahidol University (Institute of Human Rights and Peace Studies)
Episode: The Fire Next Door
(Unidentified host conversation partner)
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Episode: The Fire Next Door
David Johnson
Meditation teacher and director of Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center (Missouri)
Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center
Episode: Relaxing Into Awakening
Tracy Bawi Hlei Iang
Activist, Chin State origin, co-founder of Myanmar Action Group Denmark
Myanmar Action Group Denmark (MAGD)
Episode: From A Distance
Hitoshi Kameyama
Photographer focusing on Burma/Myanmar, author of Burma Myanmar Memories of War 2019–2024
Independent photographer; author
Episode: Between Two Histories
Henning Glaser
Legal scholar focusing on constitutional issues; researcher at a center examining constitutional politics in Asia
CPG – German-funded center of excellence
Episode: The Social Contract
Aisin Pandita
Burmese monk living in Sri Lanka, Buddhist studies scholar
Buddhist studies
Episode: Unorthodox Inquiries
Daniel Dodd
One of two center teachers at Dhamma Patapa Vipassana Center, Goenka tradition
Dhamma Patapa Vipassana Center
Episode: Staying the Course

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 172 ratings
  • Great show - some less informed guests

    I enjoy this show a lot! The guest quality varies quite a bit because of the sheer amount of episodes. I do find it a bit irresponsible to bring on people like Nathan Ruser, who is not a credible expert on anything. Full-time twitter trolls don’t offer a compelling perspective. I’d much rather hear about the Arakan Army’s crimes from someone better informed. Still, a great show that has taught me a lot

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Joseph LB
    United Statesa year ago
  • A deeply personal and detailed look at Myanmar

    Each show seems to bring new perspectives and deep dives into some of the most complex issues related to Burma/Myanmar. The show brings the host’s love and curiosity about the country front and center, without hiding the tragedy imbedded in Myanmars history and present.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    selling furniture anon
    United States2 years ago
  • Necessary and rare

    Always a deep conversation from a truly profound interviewer about a country, a people and a story that not enough of the world cares to think or know about.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Heartandbile
    United States2 years ago
  • Dharma for Profit

    One of the producer’s many enterprises designed to make money from Myanmar Buddhism…

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    no%original
    Switzerland5 years ago
  • Wonderful Bhikkhu Bodhi interview

    What a thought-provoking interview with Ven. Bhikkhu Bodhi. No easy answers but i hope than in-country Burmese Buddhists both monks and lay-persons who have the opportunity to hear him or read a translation will benefit from his observations and carefully thought out responses. I also commend the host for keeping the questions based on Burmese citizens’ real need for answers and not simply an intellectual exercise. Thank you for bringing in the Rohingya persecution. I was encouraged to hear that... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Mike45321
    United States5 years ago

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The show is valued for highlighting under-reported stories and voices from Myanmar, though a few reviews note uneven guest quality.
Listeners appreciate deep dives into Myanmar's political and social issues, including humanitarian and spiritual angles.
Positive reception often centers on thoughtful discussions that connect policy, history, and personal narratives.
Some episodes draw criticism for guest selection or perceived bias, but overall appreciation for nuanced conversations and context.
Guests vary in depth and expertise, with many episodes delivering insightful, grounded perspectives.

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Relaxing Into Awakening
Q: How do you view the evolution from intensive 10–30 day retreats to today's five-minute apps, and where does your Twim/Dhamma Sukha approach fit in?
He explains the lineage shift from Visuddhimagga-based sequencing to a more humane, easeful path focusing on loving-kindness and relaxed attention, arguing that contemporary formats can lose depth unless rooted in suttas; his Twim approach emphasizes accessibility without sacrificing depth.
Relaxing Into Awakening
Q: What influenced your early involvement in meditation, and how did Western teachers like Goldstein and Kornfield shape your path?
He describes starting in the 1970s, cooking and helping at Still Point in San Jose, absorbing how Westerners first engaged with Indian and Burmese traditions, and how those experiences laid the groundwork for his later practice in a more relaxed, insight-oriented approach.
From A Distance
Q: What role did Helena Coyte (a senior researcher) play in your development?
Helena provided mentorship, connected MAGD with other researchers, and helped broaden our access to knowledge and networks, which empowered us to push forward with confidence.
From A Distance
Q: How has MAGD approached engaging the Danish public and policy makers?
Through community meetings, church outreach, collaboration with European networks, and coordinated signatures to influence ministry decisions, while recognizing resource limits as a small volunteer group.
From A Distance
Q: What inspired the formation of MAGD and its two-pronged mission?
Seeing the need to unify across ethnic lines and to sustain help beyond protests led to creating MAGD with political advocacy and humanitarian aid as its twin pillars.

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What is Insight Myanmar about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A podcast focusing on Myanmar's political, social, and spiritual landscape, it regularly features activists, scholars, diplomats, authors, and practitioners who share first-hand experiences and contextual analysis. Episodes often thread together democratic struggles, humanitarian concerns, and the country's rich meditation and Buddhist heritage, offering on-the-ground perspectives alongside historical context. The show tends to balance rigorous reporting with thoughtful discussions on ethics, resilience, and faith, making it a compelling listen for policy pros, NGO staff, researchers, and mindfulness practitioners seeking a grounded understanding of Myanmar's transformative era. Notably, guests come from diverse sectors—diplomacy, journalis... more

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Recent guests on Insight Myanmar include:

1. Max Mørch
2. Bencharat Chua
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4. David Johnson
5. Tracy Bawi Hlei Iang
6. Hitoshi Kameyama
7. Henning Glaser
8. Aisin Pandita

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