Abhaya Burma's fearlessness
In Burma and accross the world, hundreds of former political prisoners have come together to raise awareness of the tragic plight of their colleagues still detained in jail. Abhaya: Burma's Fearlessness is part of an international appeal for their liberation. Photographed standing with their ri...
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| Language: | English |
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Bangkok, Thailand
River Books
2011
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| Summary: | In Burma and accross the world, hundreds of former political prisoners have come together to raise awareness of the tragic plight of their colleagues still detained in jail. Abhaya: Burma's Fearlessness is part of an international appeal for their liberation. Photographed standing with their right hand raised, palm out-turned facing the camera, the name of a current political prisoner is shown written on their hand. The sacred Buddhist gesture of Abhaya, 'Fear Not', is not only an act of silent protest, but also one of remembrance and fearlessness |
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| Physical Description: | 224 pages illustrations, maps, photographs 30 cm |
| ISBN: | 9786167339139 |