Category: Mandalay

Mahagandayon Monastery - the magnificient monastery with more than 3000 monks Mahagandayon Monastery – the magnificient monastery with more than 3000 monks living and studying here, where you can see hundereds of monks wait in long queues fro their Swan in every morning. Hundereds of monks wait in long queues fro 1. About the Mahagandayon [...]

Mahamuni Pagoda and an impressive golden statue The Mahamuni Pagoda, also known as the Mahamuni Buddha Temple, is a major Buddhist pilgrimage site in Burma. It is highly venerated in Burma, where it is seen as a central part of many citizens' lives and an expression of Buddha's existence. 1. History of Mahamuni Pagoda Mahamuni [...]

Kuthodaw Pagoda - 729 Inscribed marble slabs Kuthodaw pagoda is a Buddhist stupa, located in Mandalay, Myanmar. Kuthodaw Pagoda is a fascinating Buddhist religious site built at the base of Mandalay Hill that was looted by the British Army at the end of the 19th century and then restored by donations from all over Myanmar. [...]