Human Rights Defender

December 8, 2012

Ven. Luon Sovath, student of the renowned Vipassana Master, Ven. Ketodhammo Som Bunthoeun, talks about Human Rights, Buddhism, Khmer language & culture and his trip in U.S.A. Ven. Luon Sovath wins 2012 Martin Ennals Award. He witnessed his family and fellow villagers being forcibly evicted from their homes in 2009.  Since then he has been a strong advocate against forced evictions, which remove families from their homes, often violently and little or no compensation. Despite threats to his person, of arrest and disrobing, the Venerable Sovath, a non-violent Buddhist monk, uses videos, poems and songs to defend the right to housing. His advocacy touches powerful economic interests. The threats against the Venerable Sovath are very real.  Human Rights First is a member of the Jury that selected the Venerable Sovath. 

Sorry, this is in Khmer language only

Ven. Saccamuni Luon Sovath visits Wat Ratanaram, Connecticut

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    Alan Peto Buddhism

    December 8, 2012

    I don't know Khmer 😉 but it's always good to see those defending and supporting human rights!

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    Jendhamuni Sos

    December 8, 2012

    Sorry for the inconvenience, +Alan Peto Buddhism It's a very powerful speech if you understand. Ven. Luon Sovath is very strong advocate. He recently won a 2012 Martin Ennals Award.

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    Osvaldo de Aguiar

    December 8, 2012

     Gendhamuni,infelizmente direitos humanos aqui no Brasil e somente a favor de bandidos!

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    p.swarna kumar

    December 11, 2012

    so…amazing jendhamuni..working for the nation is so.great thing,i will be with you for your goal,wish you all the best dear jendhamuni…

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    Harit Doshi

    December 14, 2012

    i have done Vipassana once for a while.. i will do it some time in future.. it helps in stabilizing our mind and improves our concentration..

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