Myanmar Tachileik Golden Pagoda

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One day in Myanmar
Myanmar
Tachileik Shwedagon Pagoda

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Pagodas in Burma (or Myanmar) are tiered
structures for Buddhist religious purposes

Theravada Buddhism is the religion of the
majority of Burma's population (90). In all
parts of the country where the Burmese people
live there are pagodas and Buddhist monasteries.
The graceful tapering shape of a pagoda painted
white or gilded to a shining gold, is a basic
part of any Burmese landscape. Burma is often
called the "Land of Pagodas".

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It is the most important duty of all Burmese
parents to make sure their sons are admitted to
the Buddhist Sangha by performing a shinbyu
ceremony once they have reached the age of seven
or older. A symbolic procession and ceremony of
exchanging princely attire with that of an
ascetic follows the example of the historical
Buddha. He was born a royal prince called
Siddartha Gautama, but left his palace on
horse-back followed by his groom Chanda in search
of the Four Noble Truths and to attain Nirvana,
after he found out that life is made up of
suffering (dukkha) and the notion of self is
merely an illusion (anatta or non-self) when one
day he saw the 'Four Great Signs - the old, the
sick, the dead, and the ascetic - in the royal
gardens.

All Buddhists are required to keep the basic Five
Precepts, and novices are expected to keep the
Ten Precepts. Parent would expect them to stay at
the monastery immersed in the teachings of the
Buddha as members of the Sangha for a few weeks
or longer, at least for the duration of Thingyan.
They will have another opportunity to join the
Sangha at the age of 20, taking the upasampada
ordination, to become a fully fledged monk,
keeping the 220 precepts of the full monastic
rules (Patimokkha), and perhaps remain a monk for
life.

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Prin anii 90 la Tachileik era cantonata armata
birmaneza care lupta împotriva miscarii de
gherila a populatiei shan Populatia shan este
înrudita etnic cu tailandezii (dar si cu
laotienii) si o îndelungata perioada s-a bucurat
de autonomie

Presenter Notes
Now Burma, officially the Union of Myanmar, is
the largest country by geographical area in
mainland Southeast Asia. The country is bordered
by the Peoples Republic of China on the
Northeast, Laos on the East, Thailand on the
Southeast, Bangladesh on the West, India on the
Northwest, the Bay of Bengal to the Southwest.
The Burmese political system remains under the
tight control of the SPDC (State Peace
Development Council), the military-led government

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Pagoda Shwedagon din Tachileik, terminata în
1998, este o replica a faimoasei pagode Shwedagon
din Yangoon, la dimensiunea de 1/5

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Shwedagon Pagoda is one of the most popular site
to visit when you get to Tachileik. It is
situated on the highest hill in town and it
preserves the vibrant heritage of Buddhism.

Shwedagon--the name itself means Golden Pagoda
the pagoda is constructed of tons of pure gold
and gems. Local people cherish the site as a part
of their national identity. There is no entrance
fees, but if you are willing to do some merit and
'dhana', there are some monks on the site. The
site is enchanting, beautiful, and peaceful. For
travelers who want some tranquil and
energy-recharging time, Shwedagon Pagoda is a
good place to go it is also a wonderful place to
meditate. At night time, the Shwedagon Pagoda
stands elegantly with bright shinning lights
reflecting the golden pagoda "local people will
say It shins like a bright golden moon."

The description was provided by Lynda Aung

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The Shwedagon Pagoda, a one-fifth scale replica
of the more famous original in Yangoon, Myanmar
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The golden stupa of the new Shwedagon Pagoda
overlooks Tachilek and Maesai. Completed only in
1998, it offers great views. It is a big airy
temple set on a small hill on the site of an
older temple, the images from which are locked in
gated rooms to the back of the complex, but still
easily visible

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Were now facing the Shwedagon Pagoda in which
the golden dome rises 98 metres above its base
its covered with over 60 tons of pure gold! And
the large central spire is flanked by many small
spires surrounding it simply spectacular!!

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Therere Gods of the daily birthdays from Monday
to Sunday, if you know which day (between
Monday to Sunday) that you were born, you can
offer prayings to that particular days God.

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The golden stupa of the new Shwedagon Pagoda
overlooks Tachilek and Maesai. Completed only in
1998, it offers great views. It is a big airy
temple set on a small hill on the site of an
older temple, the images from which are locked in
gated rooms to the back of the complex, but still
easily visible.

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Tachileik Township Dhammayon

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the Temple of Enrobed Elephant, also known as the
Union of Myanmar Township Dhammayon Tachileik
(or Community Hall)

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And most amazingly about these below smaller
golden Buddha statues, are that their faces
eyes will travel the direction youre going
e.g. if youre seeing the Buddha on his left side
now, the Buddha will be facing you at his left.
And if you move towards the right side, the
Buddhas face will follow you in the right
direction, which means that the Buddhas face
will also be directed at you even if
youre standing on his right side next!

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inside the Township Dhammayon the walls painted
with beautiful murals depicting different scenes
of Buddha

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TACHILEIK

Tachileilk, about 163km south of Kyaing Tong, is
a small town on Thai-Myanmar border. Travelers
are generally permitted to cross the bridge over
the Mai-Seng creek. There is a busy market full
of Myanmar, Thailand, and Chinese goods. For the
travelers who want to continue further up to
Kyaing Tong should have to get through the
necessary formalities.

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