Editorial(EMBARGOED until 00:01am Tuesday 31st Oct, 2023 for online use but can be published for PRINT use on 31st Oct) Preview of Burma to Myanmar exhibition at The British Museum in London, UK, on 27th Oct, 2023
EditorialAt the River Anomā: Prince Siddhartha reaches the River Anomā and cuts off his long topknot of hair and casts it into the air, where it is caught by Sakka, king of the gods, who enshrines it in Tavatimsa heaven. The Life of the Buddha. Burma, early 1...
EditorialPrince Siddhatta leaves his palace (left) and departs, mounted on his horse (right). The Life of the Buddha. Burma, c.1860-1880. Source: Or. 14197, f.12 (see also 13 & 14). Language: Burmese.
EditorialPrince Siddhattha encounters an old man, a sick man, a corpse and a monk (on the right); and departs from his palace (on left). . The Life of the Buddha. Burma, c.1800-1820. Prince Siddhattha encounters an old man, a sick man, a corpse and a monk (on t...
EditorialThe Buddha preaches to Sariputta and Moggalana. The two main disciples leave their life of luxury (on the right) and listen to the Buddha preaching (on the left). The Life of the Buddha. Burma, c.1800-1820. Source: Or. 14297, f.41. Language: Burmese.
EditorialPrince Siddhattha cuts off his hair at the Anoma river and receives offerings for life as a monk. The Life of the Buddha. Burma, c.1800-1820. Source: Or. 14297, f.12 (see also f.13). Language: Burmese.
EditorialAt the River Anomā: Prince Siddhartha reaches the River Anomā and cuts off his long topknot of hair and casts it into the air, where it is caught by Sakka, king of the gods, who enshrines it in Tavatimsa heaven. The Life of the Buddha. Burma, early 1...
EditorialThailand: The Thalang Victory Memorial. Warrior statues at Phuket Historical Park, Thalang, Phuket, depicting the victory of the people of Phuket over the invading Burmese, 1785-6
EditorialThe closed Kayaphuri School, where Burmese, English, math, science and history were taught, in the Kutupalong refugee camp in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, April 3, 2022. (Fabeha Monir/The New York Times)
EditorialThailand: The Thalang Victory Memorial. Warrior statues at Phuket Historical Park, Thalang, Phuket, depicting the victory of the people of Phuket over the invading Burmese, 1785-6
EditorialAn undated photo provided by the U.S. Geological Survey shows a bobcat and a Burmese python facing off in the Big Cypress National Preserve in Florida in June 2021. (U.S. Geological Survey via The New York Times)
EditorialAn undated photo provided by the U.S. Geological Survey shows a bobcat and a Burmese python facing off in the Big Cypress National Preserve in Florida in June 2021. (U.S. Geological Survey via The New York Times)