Wirathu Will be Reincarnated as a Rohingya

Burma Tha Din Network has learned that senior members of the Union Sangha Maha Nayaka Council believe that U Wirathu, the Monk who leads Burma’s extremist 969 movement, is likely to be reincarnated as a Rohingya Muslim after he dies.

The discussion apparently took place at an informal meeting during the recent Almost All Order But Not Quite Sangha Meeting held at the Kabar Aye Pagoda.

U Wirathu has made global headlines with his rabid anti-Muslim rhetoric, as anti-Muslim violence has spread from Rakhine State to many parts of Burma. President Thein Sein has personally intervened to defend the controversial Monk from international criticism, and even banned a journalist who wrote a critical article for Time magazine from re-entering the country.

Having friends in high places, however, appears not to help when it comes to Karma and reincarnation. Only Karma passes from one life to another, and senior Monks believe that U Wirathu’s actions, his Karma, is not going to work in his favor at the time of reincarnation.

Monks believe that U Wirathu has forgotten the meaning of Metta, and the triple truth: A generous heart, kind speech, and a life of service and compassion are the things which renew humanity. Being reborn as a Rohingya child in an IDP camp in Rakhine State will be the likely result of his actions.

A senior Monk told Burma Tha Din off the record; “Do not look upon this as a punishment being reborn as someone low. The Buddha teaches that all of humankind is equal, apart from women of course. Rather this experience will result in increased understanding and compassion, and positive Karma will be restored. It will help restore balance.”