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Former Myanmar president Thein Sein 'becomes a monk': State media
The Straits Times, April 5, 2016

YANGON, Myanmar -- The retired junta general who steered Myanmar's last five years of reforms has temporarily become a monk, according to state media, days after he ceded power to a new government led by Aung San Suu Kyi's pro-democracy party.
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Is Thein Sein Myanmar's Angulimala? NEW! by Our Special Correspondent, The Buddhist Channel, April 7, 2016
Yangon, Myanmar -- Myanmar's retired junta General Thein Sein has become a monk. He has been ordained as U Thandi Dhamma. According to reliable sources, it was the well known Dhamma teacher Dr. Ashin Nyanissara or better known as Sitagu Sayadaw who implored him to take up monkhood. More
Buddhism: From India to Abroad NewsGram, April 3, 2016 New Delhi, India -- Buddhism is a way of finding peace within oneself. It is a religion that helps us to find the happiness and contentment we seek. Buddhists develop inner peace, kindness and wisdom through their daily practice; and then share their experience with others bringing real benefit to this world. More
Guardian reporter Dave Stewart tells about time with Buddhist monks by Dave Stewart, The Guardian (Prince Edward), April 3, 2016
Guardian reporter Dave Stewart spent the afternoon recently with a group of monks with the Great Enlightenment Buddhist Society monastery in Little Sands. The group bakes thousands of rolls of bread each week for a number of non-profit organizations in an attempt to pay back the kindness Islanders have shown them. The monks also presented Stewart with some treats, which he is holding, as a token of their appreciation for his visit.
Prince Edward Island, Canada -- Buddhist monks believe they are making the world a better place, one kind act at a time. More

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