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Myanmar
Yangon
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Shwedagon Pagoda
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When Myanmar Buddhists go to the pagoda, they
know in their hearts that they are treading the
noble path to that state where the best of human
nature will have a fair chance to manifest itself
in deeds of generosity, loving kindness and
compassion for one's fellow beings. Visits to
pagodas are important to Myanmar Buddhists. The
guiding force is faith in the efficacy of one's
own karmic deeds. For example, contemplation of
the infinite compassion of Buddha, as one makes
one's way to Shwedagon's great stupa, is a good
karmic deed. The pilgrim, on his way up the steps
of the pagoda, buys flowers, candles, coloured
flags and streamers.
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Western Devotional Hall
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Western Devotional Hall
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Western Devotional Hall
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Western Devotional Hall
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Western Devotional Hall
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Victory Ground
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Traditionally the Victory Ground is the ground
where kings, princes, generals and solders of
ancient Hansawaddi Mon kingdom come and pray for
success before they leave for war. In recent
years, this place is associated with student
political movements as student activists usually
use this ground for launching their anti
government activities. Not surprisingly, this
place is one of the most closely watched places
in Shwedagon. Just in front of the Victory Ground
is the Eleven Shrine Cluster. This is a cluster
of eleven shrines with a standing Buddha in the
middle at the top of the cluster.
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The Eleven Shrine Cluster. This is a cluster of
eleven shrines with a standing Buddha in the
middle at the top of the cluster.
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The planetary posts on the terrace, indicate to
the devotees where they may make their devotions
and offer flowers and water.
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The planet of a man's birthday will be the main
guardian of his fate, but at each particular
period of a man's life a particular planet throws
upon him its baneful or its beneficial influence.
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Maha Ganda Bell Singu Min Bell between 1775 and
1779 Maha Ganda Bell is known locally as the
Singu Min Bell. It was donated in 1779 by King
Singu (1776 - 1781), the fourth king of Konbaung
Dynasty. The official Pali name of the bell is
Maha Gandha, which means "Great Bell"
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Singu's Bell is associated with an interesting
history. In 1825, British attempted to steal it
from Shwedagon Pagoda. However, the ship that
carried the bell to India sank in Rangoon River
together with the bell. After several
unsuccessful attempts to salvage the bell,
British finally gave up.
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Then, a group of Burmese people successfully
raised the bell from the river bed without using
any modern techniques. The bell was then restored
to its original position in Shwedagon pagoda
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Sandawdwin Pagoda The Hair Relics Well is said
to be fed by the Ayeyarwady River. The Buddha's
hairs were washed in this well before being
enshrined in the main stupa. There are screen
carvings on the wall which depict, among the
foliage and flowers, the two merchant brothers
receiving the sacred hair of Gautama Buddha.
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Sandawdwin Pagoda A brick shrine was built in
1879 over the spring in which sacred hair were
washed. Later, the shrine was decorated with
glass mosaic work. The spring is said to be fed
by water from Ayeyarwaddy (Irrawaddy) River.
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Ma Kyee Kyee's Hall
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Northern Adoration Hall
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Northern Adoration Hall
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The nats are spirits worshipped in Burma in
conjunction with Buddhism. They are divided
between the 37 Great Nats and all the rest (i.e.
spirits of trees, water etc)
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Text Internet Pictures Sanda Foisoreanu
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Foisoreanu
2013
Sound Sein Bo Tint - Burmese
Traditional Orchestra leader