This sentiment is often expressed by supporters of 969 and MaBaTha
as they defend their organizations against claims of extremism.
A Burmese Buddhist nun from Mandalay explained why she had joined
a push to rebrand the movement in the face of a ban on 969 organizations
by the state Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee: “I quite support
this organization...I believe it can spread religious and cultural knowledge
widely to children who live in rural areas. Many live far from the
Buddha’s teachings” (Si Thu Lwin 2013b). The monk Ashin Sada Ma
has said that the purpose of the movement is to educate young Buddhists
about their religion. “In the modern age, the young people don’t know the jewels of Buddhism; this logo is designed to remind them”
(Galache 2013). Some of the literature put out by 969 even includes
instructions for praying and recitation (Galache 2013).