The Mother of all pagodas

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June 10th 2014

Published: June 10th 2014

As Rudyard Kipling the famous English author and poet described a long time ago, Burma (now called Myanmar) is a "Land like no other," the Shwedagon pagoda in the former capital of Yangon is truly an architectural wonder like no other temple. Built 2,500 years ago on a hill, it is the country's most sacred and revered place of worship. The hill where the pagoda is situated lies 190 feet or 58 ... Read Full Entry

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I am originally from the beautiful land of Myanmar, formerly known as Burma in Southeast Asia. I left my homeland in 1978, and lived/worked in several countries before settling down in Florida, USA in 2011. Although I have been living abroad for so many years, I still consider Myanmar as my real home, and have been back there regularly to visit old friends and relatives. I believe I can classify myself as a citizen of the world. While not competing for most traveled person, I consider myself fortunate to have traveled to 44 different countries so far. Will be quite happy if or when I get ... full info

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A Buddha shrine made of jade.

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Young boy on an "elephant."

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Statue of Buddha inside a pavilion.

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Closeup of Buddha statue.

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A Burmese wizard in deep meditation.

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The big bell (the sign on the bell says 'Do not push')

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Procession at 'Shinbyu' ceremony which is a novitiation of young boys about to enter the monkhood temporarily.

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Women carrying mats for the 'Shinbyu' ceremony.

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Long procession at Buddhist novitiation ceremony for young boys held on the pagoda grounds.

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Young boys in full regalia waiting to be ordained as monks in a novitiation ceremony at the pagoda. All Buddhist boys are expected to become novice monks for a period of a week, and go through this ceremony.

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My buddy and I taking a break at the entrance of a pavilion.

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A girl paying obesiance to 'Thagya Min' the king of spirits and a divine protector of Buddhism.

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The two women in pink robes are Buddhist nuns.

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These Buddhist monks at the pagoda were pleased to have the picture taken.

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Another entrance to the Shwedagon pagoda. The two mythical lions called 'chinthes' are the protectors of the pagoda.

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