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Proclamation of the formation of SASANA MOLI

 Founded on October 27, 2007 in Los Angeles, Southern California, USA

Patron:                        Masoyane Sayadaw U Kavidabhimvamsa
President:                   Penang Sayadaw U Pannavamsa
Vice-President:          U Vilasa (New York)
Secretaries:               U Ottara (England),  U Khemasara (Yahanpyo Samagga),  U Gunissara (California)
Information Officers:  U Pannananda (New York),  U Nanikabhivamsa (California), U Kusala (Indiana), U Pannajota (California)
Treasurers:                 U Sondra (California), U Nandavamsa (Taiwan), U Nandasiri (Canada)
Auditors:                     U Eicariya (New York), U Candobasa, U Visuta (England)

Objectives

- Propagation of the sasana (Buddha's teachings)
- Publication of the Buddha Dhamma literature
- To prevent dangerous actions that can harm and impair the sasana
- To protect the sasana and the well-being of the monks
- To collaborate with the various international multi-faith organizations on projects [of mutual interest]
- To strive for the benefit -- physical and mental happiness -- of all the citizens of the world

Appeal to the sanghas, the armed forces personnel, and the general public in Burma

Help work towards the following:
- Unconditional release of all monks being detained and/or sent to Yebet (slave labor) camps
- True statements about the deaths of the monks (including names and the events leading to the deaths)
- Rebuttal of the defamatory remarks made towards the monks
- Prevent coercing the Sangha Mahanayaka sayadaws to proclaim "unlawful" (adhmma) laws
- Retreat of armed forces personnel from pagodas and monastries
- Adherence to the teachings of the sayadaws by the ward and village administrator
- Peace and prosperity of every town and village (in Burma)
- Awareness to the young soldiers and "swan ar shins" that "killing monks" is an unpardonable crime leading to hell
- Prevention of harm to the sanghas who have participated and/or still participating in the "tabeik hmauk kan saung" (turn the alms bowl in accordance with the Vinaya rules)

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 Download the PDF formation announcement in Burmese 
First appeal of the organization by the Chief Masoeyin Sayadaw in Burmese

On Oct 28, in Los Angeles, the exiled Burmese monks have established an International Burmese Monks Organization with the mandate given by the monks inside. Their primary goal is, again, to save the Buddhism in Burma. Should this dictatorship be allowed to go on, not only the country and the people, along with them, the Buddhism itself will soon become the casualty.

We all knew that, after crushing the 8888 uprising, which was lead by university students, the regime dismantled many established universities in Rangoon to deter future student-led protests. Now, the saffron revolution is being led by the monks and, as always, this regime will not let anything standing in their way. That's why  the monks are so concerned that they are  talking the leadership and forming this organization in exile.

Besides, the new organization is being led by two well respected and proven monks leaders: Masoeyin Sayadaw and Penang Sayadaw and was joined in by the monks from Europe, Asia and North America.  Monks in Rangoon, Mandalay, Myin Chan, and Pakokku, along with exiled  artists supported it right away. They are leading us in the much need time, and we must follow them. Therefore, let's welcome and support this new organization in any way we can.

International monk's organization established

Oct 30, 2007 (DVB) Burmese monks living in exile around the world have formed an organization to raise international awareness of Burma's situation and lobby international governments.

The International Burmese Monks Organization was formed in Los Angeles, California, on 28 October at a gathering of 49 monks from North America, Asia and Europe.

The director of the new group is U Kaweida, a monk lecturer from Masoeyein monastery in Mandalay who was detained by the Burmese government after the 1988 uprising and now lives in New York.

Another high-profile monk, U Pyinya Wuntha, is the chairperson of the organization.

The monks had originally planned to meet on Sunday to celebrate U Pyinya Wuntha,s 80th birthday and 50 years of his work promoting Buddhism around the world.

But in light of the demonstrations in Burma led by monks and the crackdown on protesting monks and civilians the focus of the gathering was changed.

U Pyinya Wuntha said that the organization was formed as a response to the harassment, detention and ill-treatment of monks in Burma by the regime.

Many people inside Burma had asked monks to get together to bring this issue to the attention of international governments and Buddhist groups from all over the world.

We are going to raise awareness about the issues inside Burma with the relevant governments, U Pyinya Wuntha said.

We will pass this message not only to Buddhist groups, but also to Christians, Muslims and people of other faiths to give help to the monks inside Burma, he said.

Burmese monks in Sri Lanka released a statement yesterday offering their enthusiastic cooperation to the new group and expressing their belief that it will be able to help find a solution to the political and social issues inside Burma.

They were joined in their support by monks in Rangoon, Mandalay, Myin Chan, and Pakokku.

Four Burmese artists living in exile also expressed their support for the newly formed organization.

The four were Kyemon U Thaung, a Bangkok-based journalist and head of the New Era journal, poet Maung Swan Ye, US-based director, writer and painter Win Pe and Mar Mar Aye, a singer and former head of the state Music Association, also now based in the US.

We vow to follow the monk�s orders and accept whatever duties are given to us by the monks,� the artists� group said.

Reporting by DVB