The Religious New Service published a piece by Hozan Alan Senauke, recounting his experiences in the Rohingya refugee camps in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh.
The need for aid and support is paramount, writes Senauke. “This is vital, not just for the Rohingya people, but for other ethnic minorities in Myanmar — the Kachin, Shan, Karen and others — who likewise face murder and scorched earth. The Rohingyas and these minorities want the same things: safety and freedom from violence, citizenship and legal rights in a multiethnic Myanmar, and justice — accountability in an international tribunal for the perpetrators of atrocities.”
To read the full article, click here.
Update from Buddhist Global Relief
We are grateful to Venerable Bhikkhu Bodhi and the organization Buddhist Global Relief for sharing our appeal to support Rohingya refugees. Venerable Bodhi’s recent blog post outlines the practical steps we can take to support the refugees. We hope other sanghas will consider sharing with this appeal online and in their newsletters.