like most other pagodas in Myanmar, has four stairways or zaungdans, one on each side of the pagoda (north, south, east, and west). The stairway that is most used by foreign visitors is the Southern Stairway, which ascends from the direction of the city...
Shwedagon Pagodahas been a key feature in Myanmar’s history, plundered by the Portuguese in 1600s, occupied by the British during both Anglo-Burmese Wars of 1920s and 1850s, when it remained under British control for some 77 years. And it’s been the focal point for many political demons...
The most serene location in Myanmar. It makes the mind clear. The enormous golden pagoda is the main draw. It's a location with history. I plan to visit Shwedagon Pagoda upon my next visit to Yangon. VisitedDecember 2023 Traveledas a couple ...
The very impressive pagoda, also known as the Golden pagoda, is Burma’s most important Buddhist pilgrimage site. The main stupa enshrines sacred relics of the Gautama Buddha as well as the three previous Buddhas.History of the Shwedagon pagoda...
The origins of Shwedagon are lost in antiquity, its age unknown. Long before the pagoda was built, its location on Singuttara hill was already an ancient sacred site because of the buried relics of the three previous Buddhas. According to one legend, nearly 5000 years had passed since the ...
One of Buddhism's most sacred sites, the 326ft zedi (stupa) here is adorned with 27 metric tons of gold leaf, along with thousands of diamonds and other…
A majestic visit to Shwedagon Pagoda The ancient history of this sacred site was palpable, with every detail reflecting its religious significance. We were captivated by the panoramic city views from the pagoda, offering a serene backdrop to our exploration. This visit was a perfect blend ...
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The glittering gold Shwesandaw Pagoda in Pyay, Myanmar, is even bigger than the famous Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon! Said to contain the Buddha's hair, it's less touristy too.
摘要: The following is the English translation prepared by the author of the speech she delivered in Burmese to a mass rally on the open ground west of the great Shwedagon Pagoda in Rangoon on 26 August 1988. Of the approximately one thousand public addresses she 被引量: 1 年份: 1995 收...