Join hosts Ellen Bintz and Clive Johnson as they attempt to build a picture of the aftermath of the devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake that recently struck Myanmar, causing widespread destruction and despair. With over 2,700 confirmed dead and thousands more injured, this episode sheds light on the immense challenges facing rescue teams amidst ongoing civil conflict and infrastructural collapse.
Reflecting on the broader impacts, we focus on the power of collective intention, meditation, and prayers in supporting those affected, looking at specific areas where our focus is needed both immediately and for the longer term.
Suggested Intention Focus for this week
This week, as Myanmar comes to terms with one of Asia’s most devastating earthquakes in a century, we suggest holding as our main intention:
We will that all involved in coordinating the recovery effort in Myanmar following last Friday’s earthquake will have wisdom to know where to direct their attention and resources to maximise protection of human life.
Please join us in holding this.
Prayers and intentions start at 12 minutes 38 seconds.
Listen to our previous episode, ‘Myanmar's Struggle: Ethnic Conflicts and Humanitarian Crisis’, at https://www.heartfulimpact.com/e/myanmars-struggle-ethnic-conflicts-and-humanitarian-crisis/
Sources referenced in this episode:
https://www.ifaw.org/uk/news/myanmar-thailand-earthquake-2025
https://www.redcross.org.uk/stories/disasters-and-emergencies/world/myanmar-thailand-earthquake-2025
https://apnews.com/article/myanmar-thailand-earthquake-c4ccdcd3ff2e38c54046274ee039cbf7
https://www.sciencemediacentre.org/expert-reaction-to-myanmar-earthquake/
https://www.unicef.org.au/stories/myanmar-earthquake-the-real-impact-on-children
https://disasterphilanthropy.org/disasters/2025-myanmar-and-thailand-earthquake/
https://www.redcross.org.uk/stories/disasters-and-emergencies/world/myanmar-thailand-earthquake-2025
https://www.rescue.org/press-release/myanmar-earthquake-irc-teams-report-unprecedented-destruction
https://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2025/03/29/Myanmar-earthquake-death-toll/5401743253932/
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