Some of the best coverage of the revolution in Burma is done by Al Jazeera's youtube account:

Latest news is that the monks are not afraid and they will be back.

A few years ago I did a meditation at the Vipassana center in Rangoon. I keep remembering something that I was told there now....

2500 years ago Buddha made a prophecy that the true method of meditation that he used to attain nirvana would be kept alive within the golden land of Burma for 2500 years. After this time period it would spread from Burma around the world and enlighten mankind.

Seeing the monks and their fearless demand for human rights in the face of such extreme brutality is incredible. They are standing up for the rights of all people in the face of greed and exploitation.

Now we are hearing that Thailand is turning back refugees from it's border and shipping them back by the boat-load. Burma is supplying Thailand with a lot of electricity, while the Burmese people are on a system of rotation. We are also hearing that China is refusing to allow Burmese monks sanctuary as well.

Please continue to put pressure on China. Avoid buying Chinese made toys and shoes. Request retailers such as Walmart and Target to not buy from China. For more ideas on how to boycott Chinese goods please see: Boycott China this also provides you with a list of alternative toys that are not made in China.