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The Monywa Earthquake: Buddhism and Nationalism in Colonial Burma

The Monywa Earthquake: Buddhism and Nationalism in Colonial Burma

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In 1912, a massive earthquake struck the Sagaing region of British Burma, collapsing hundreds of pagodas and killing dozens. But the disaster was quickly reinterpreted through a Buddhist and nationalist lens: many Burmese saw it as divine punishment for colonial rule and the desecration of sacred sites by British railway builders. This episode examines the Monywa earthquake as a catalyst for anti-colonial sentiment, exploring how natural disasters were woven into Buddhist prophecy, the role of the Thathanabaing (the Buddhist primate), and the tension between traditional beliefs and British scientific explanations. We also discuss the earthquake's impact on local communities, the rebuilding efforts, and how it foreshadowed later nationalist movements like the Saya San rebellion. Featuring the figures of Thathanabaing Taungdaw Sayadaw, colonial geologist Dr. John Coggin Brown, and the town of Monywa itself, this episode offers a unique lens on the intersection of religion, science, and resistance in early 20th-century Burma. #MonywaEarthquake #Burma #Myanmar #Buddhism #Colonialism #Nationalism #Thathanabaing #Sagaing #1912Earthquake #JohnCogginBrown #BurmeseHistory #NaturalDisaster #AntiColonial #SayaSan #BritishBurma #FexingoHistory #History #SoutheastAsia Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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