Burma’s Mass Meditation Movement

Burma’s Mass Lay Meditation Movement: Buddhism and the Cultural Construction of Power is a book that explores the transformation of Buddhist practice in contemporary Burma. The author, Ingrid Jordt, conducted over ten years of fieldwork in Burma to understand how vipassanā meditation has influenced the worldview of millions of individuals and enabled them to think and act independently of the oppressive military junta that governs the country. This movement, which challenges the Burmese military dictatorship, has been successful where other resistance movements have failed. The book offers valuable insights into the political and religious dynamics of Burma, making it an important contribution to Buddhist studies, anthropology, religious studies, and political science.