The Wizards of Myanmar | Conflict

Enter the mysterious world of magic and wizardry in Myanmar.

Within the gentle of a full moon on the outskirts of Yangon, a bunch of individuals collect round a glittering shrine, chanting incantations.

They imagine this ceremony will carry magical safety.

Throughout Myanmar, lots of of 1000’s of individuals observe the teachings and practices of wizards thought to have supernatural powers.

They imagine within the magic of the Buddhist occult to remedy sickness, inform fortunes and shield folks from hurt.

Buddhism and magic are uniquely linked in Myanmar, and plenty of influential folks observe these practices.

However with Myanmar as soon as once more underneath brutal army rule, a few of these customs have been pressured underground.

From candlelit rituals to magical potions, 101 East goes inside the magical world of the weizza, Myanmar’s wizards.