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Rakhine or  Arakan The Rakhine/ Arakan, the majority ethnic group in Rakhine/Arakan State , have long been influenced by their proximity to India and have formed strong trading links with the sub-continent. They claim a long history of independence and ruled their own kingdom at Mrauk-U until 1784 AD. The recorded names of kings and imprints of Buddhism date back to the early centuries AD, Buddhism was reputedly established during the reign of King Chandra Surya in 146 AD, and the most Rakhines/Arakans are still devout Buddhists. The Rakhines/Arakans speak a dialect of Bamar( Arakanese ) that many scholars believe is the earliest form of the language, and they are very similar to Bamars in culture and dress. Other minority groups include the Thet, Khami, Daignet and Maramagyi, who live in the hills. The  followings     are     some    Arakanese   words,phrases,usages   and    conversations;

English                               Rakhine Where   do    you    go  ? Mat  zar   lar   lell? Just  here. Di  Nar  Shay.

Famous  Images, Monasteries,Pagodas   and      Religious   Things        in        Myanmar     By     Aunggyi ( T.K.E)

The   famous    Pagodas   in    Myanmar Shwedagon Pagoda

Then King Banya U (AD 1353-1385) and his descendents reconstructed and enlarged it and raised it still higher. Queen Shin Saw Pu, the grand daughter of Banya U, had the pagoda enlarged and raised. She was the first Queen who donated and gilded the pagoda with gold equal to her weight. Her heir and son-in-law King Dhammazedi also continued to donate gold equal to his weight and that of his queen. He cast a huge bell 8 cubits in width at the mouth and 12 cubits in height. It was placed in a hall at the southern entrance of the pagoda.This huge bell was stolen by Filipe de Brittoe Nicote, a Portuguese merchant who later conquered Thanlyin. He intended to melt it down and cast it into cannons. He was unable to achieve his plan, as the bell was lost in the Yangon River. Later Myanmar artisans claimed the bell and placed at the Shwedagon. Numerous Myanmar kings also made major developments to the pagoda and the surrounds, installing new Htis (Glorious Crown), gilding the pagoda and building rest houses and prayer halls. Maha Wi Zaya Pagoda

This was built in 1980 as a replica of Shwezigon Pagoda at Nyaung Oo (Bagan). It is near the Shwedagon Pagoda, and the site is on the hillock where Queen Shin Saw Pu used to meditate and recite prayers whenever she visited Shwedagon. It contains relics of Buddha donated by the king of Nepal while visiting Myanmar. The construction design is mixed with modern and classic. There is a picture on the ceiling showing the positions of the constellation at the beginning of construction.

Sacred Tooth Relic Pagoda While the Sixth Buddhist Synod was convening in Yangon in 1955, the People's Republic of China sent a good will mission of religious delegates along with a Genuine Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha. This Sacred Tooth is sheltered in the Kwang Yi Su Temple in Beijing. It was sheltered in Maha Pasana Cave for respect and devotional admiration of the monks, laity and the venerable abbots of Buddhist countries who were attending the Synod.

In April of 1994, the Chinese religious delegates visited and presented two replicas of the Sacred Tooth for religious devotion and worship in Myanmar. The Dhama Pala hillock in Mayangon Township, Yangon (just a few hundred yards from Kaba Aye Pagoda) and the Shar Taw village in Amarapura Township , Mandalay Division were chosen and two Pagodas were constructed enshrining the Tooth Relics. These pagodas are reproduction of the Ananda at Bagan. Lawka Chantha Abhaya Labha Muni Image The famous stone sculptor of Mandalay, U Taw Taw, found a significantly large marble rock measuring 37.8 feet x 24 feet x 11 feet and weighing 500 ton. The marble, flawless and of high quality, was found in Zakyin village, Mattaya Township, 21 miles north of Mandalay.

U Taw Taw requested permission from the leaders of State to carve this marble rock into a grand Buddha image. The Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council Senior General Than Shwe gave guidance and granted permission for it to be conveyed to Yangon for public obeisance as a Buddha Image accord with religious tradition. The image was conveyed along the Ayeyarwaddy River in July 2000 on a 'Yadana Shwephaungdaw' (a huge raft decorated with jewels and gold) and taken to Mindama Hill, Yangon on August 2000. Ah Lane Nga Sint The name means a five-storey tower on the precincts of the pagoda. It indicates the five stages of the non-physical worlds. Mai Lamu Pagoda The interesting feature of this pagoda is a number of huge Buddha images and legendary figures such as spirits and mythical creatures associated with the Okkalapa city of that era. The pagoda was named after Mai Lamu, the mother of King Okkalapa, who originally founded Shwe Dagon.

Bo Ta Thaung Pagoda

Located on the Yangon River bank, the Bo Ta Thaung has for centuries been a navigator's landmark just as the Bu Paya was in ancient Bagan. Bo means a military officer and Ta Thaung means a thousand military personnel or vanguards, which were said to have constituted a guard of honour when the Buddhas' relics were personally received by King Okkalapa from India. The pagoda was hit by an allied forces bomb in November 1943, and was rebuilt from public contributions in 1953. The removal of the debris afforded authentication of the origin of this pagoda because the excavations revealed a relic chamber and a stone casket inside it, shaped like a pagoda, and quite a variety of treasures such as precious stones, ornaments, engraved terra-cotta plaques, gold, silver, and brass and stone images. As many as 700 images were found. One terra cotta plaque is of great historical significance because one side bears the image of Lord Buddha and other a Pali inscription in the evolved Brahmin script of South India. The script had been adopted by the Mon.

The new pagoda, built of reinforced concrete, closely follows the destroyed original and its height is 131 feet 8 inches. It retains the ancient motif and hollow inside so that people can enter. Another unique feature is the showcases that have been worked into the walls all round to house the many relics that were unearthed during the excavation. In the centre, the exact spot of the old reliquary, is a well-like hollow which will be the depository of the sacred relics.

Maha Pasana Guha Maha Pasana Guha or the great cave was created simultaneously with the Kaba Aye Pagoda in 1952. It is a replica of the Satta Panni cave where the First Buddhist Synod was convened over 2500 years ago in Rajagah now known as Rajgir in Bihar of India. The Maha Pasana Cave has six huge concrete pillars and six entrances to mark the Sixth Great Synod.

It is 455 feet in length and 370 feet in breadth. The assembly hall inside is 220 feet in length and 140 feet in width. About 2,500 members of Sanga and 7,500 laities can be seated in raised seating in the Maha Pasana Cave. The Congregation of the Sixth Buddhist Synod met here in 1954, and this is also known to be one of the mid-twentieth century historical land marks of Buddhist religion.

Kaba Aye Pagoda Kaba Aye, meaning World Peace, was built to commemorate the Sixth Buddha Synod in 1954, held in Maha Pasana Guha (Cave) within the same compound.

The pagoda is 34 meters in height and 34 meters in circumference at the base. The pagoda has five entrances and hall space containing five Buddha images. There is also an image of the last Buddha (Gautama) made out of pure silver weighing 500 kilograms. Relics of the Buddha and two of His Chief disciples are also enshrined in the pagoda. There are concrete buildings for the accommodation of the reverend monks of Buddhist countries and learned monks of Myanmar well versed in the Buddhist. The scriptures are now used for monks studying higher-level religious instructions.

Nga Htat Kyi Pagoda Nga Htat Kyi Pagoda is a sitting image of Buddha located in the Ashay Tawya Kyaung Tank.

Chauk Htat Kyi Pagoda This pagoda with its reclining image of Buddha is on Shwegonedaing Road, opposite the Nga Htat Kyi Pagoda.

Koe Htat Kyi Pagoda It has a 65 foot high sitting image enshrining relics of the Buddha, and is located in Sanchaung. There is also a reliquary inside the image of the Buddha. Mandalay Maha Muni Pagoda One of King Bodawpaya's sons conveyed this Buddha statue across the Rakhine Yoma from Mrauk-U to Mandalay. Firstly, the pagoda was located at the old capital Amarapura, but it had been moved to Mandalay after fire broke out in 1884. The original image was made out of alloy but fine foils of gold were gilded on and it now weighs over a ton. The golden crown of the image is decorated with diamonds, jade, rubies, sapphires, and emeralds. Kyauk Taw Gyi Pagoda King Mindon gained merit by having this huge Buddha Image carved out of a single boulder of white marble from Sagyin hills. The King built this pagoda as a replica of the Ananda Pagoda. Pa Hto Daw Gyi ( Mingun )

Prior to conquering the throne, King Bodawpaya took refuge at Mingun, where he made a vow that he would implement four religious projects once he became a king. These projects were to build a pagoda, a bell, a lake and two statues of lions to safeguard the pagoda. This pagoda was never completed and was severely damaged by an earthquake in 1838. The cracks and splits of the walls are of interest to historians and tourists. Bargaya Monastery

This monastery was built by King Bagyidaw in 1196 AD when Amarapura was the capital. It was built of brick and stucco but it was destroyed by fire twice, in 1821 and 1866. It is famous for its impressive ornate wood carvings, 267 teak pillars and a superb collection of Buddha images, and the monastery, 180 feet in length and 103 feet wide, is a showcase of Innwa era heritage. In 1951 the Myatheindan Sayadaw (chief abbot) constructed a two-storey brick building to house 500 Buddha images and 5,000 sets of pe-sa, or palm-leaf manuscripts. The government carried out reconstruction work on the monastery between 1993 and 1996. The Bagayar monastery is now mainly a museum housing interesting collections of Buddha images and palm-leaf manuscripts. Atumashi Kyaung

The Atumashi Kyaung means Incomparable Monastery, and it is contemporary with the Kuthodaw. All that remains of this great monument, which drew ecstatic accounts from western travelers who saw it before it was destroyed by fire, are whole brick-work platforms and a hint of the wooden building and five rectangular terraces. This monastery was known for the many ecclesiastical conventions held within its walls. It was also famous for the Buddha image made of the King's silken garments. This had a lacquer exterior and a big diamond on the forehead which was stolen during the confusion following the annexation of Upper Myanmar in 1885. This monastery was burnt down in 1890. Shwe In Bin Kyaung This large and graceful wooden monastery was built by a pair of wealthy Chinese merchants in 1895. The wood carvings along the balustrades and roof cornices are of exquisite quality. It is one of the most beautiful monasteries in Mandalay. Maha Aung Myae Bonzan Monastery( Oke Kyaung )

King Bagyidaw's chief queen built this monastery in 1818 for the royal abbot, Nyaung Gan Sayadaw. Most monasteries were built of wood during this period and were prone to fire. This monastery was built imitating the traditional wooden style, but its masonry construction ensured its survival from fire. Unfortunately it was not earthquake proof and was badly damaged in the quake of 1838. It was restored in 1873.

Bagan Shwe Zi Gon Pagoda The Shwe Zi Gon Pagoda's name was derived from Ground of Victory Jeyyabhumi, and was associated with the two great kings Anawrahta and Kyansitta for their backing of the Buddhist religion. The holy tooth, collar-bone and frontlet of Lord Buddha were presented as a gift by the King of Ceylon (now Sri Lanka ) to King Anawrahta who made a solemn vow stating "Let the white elephant kneel in the place where the holy relic is fain to rest!" Where the elephant knelt was where Anawrahta built the Shwezigon, but he only finished the three terraces before his death. King Kyansitta was by Shin Arahan to complete the pagoda, which he did in seven months and seven days. Ananda Temple The Ananda Temple is one of King Kyansitta's enormous accomplishments. The structure of this temple has a tall arched small room or alcove on four sides. Within these alcoves are standing images of Buddha. The natural light enters and spreads into the temple through the dormer windows onto the faces of these images. Bupaya Pagoda

Located high on a cliff of the Ayeyarwady, the small white Bupaya is a landmark for travelers along the river. The earthquake of 1975 destroyed it, but it has been reconstructed. The pagoda has a spherical dome rather similar to that of the earring of a person named buffalo or Ngakywenadaung. The dome is surmounted by a gold complex band capped by the narrowing top and Hti (glorious umbrella). Thatbyinnyu Temple

The name Thatbyinnyutanyan (wisdom) is taken from Buddha's omniscience. The terraces of Thatbyinnyu Pagoda overlook the panoramic view of Bagan. Dhammayangyi

Dhammayangyi can be seen from various directions, and it is significantly structured and laid with fine bricks. Its design resembles the Ananda pagoda, that is, a square shape, with porches casting out on all four directions. Manuha Temple

King Anawrahta had attributed this temple to Manuha the conquered king of Thaton. It contains a seated image of Buddha with the right hand in the gesture of poignant and looking towards the east. Alodawpyi Pagoda

Alodaw Pyi means literally "Wish-fulfilling Pagoda". King Kyansitta erected this pagoda in the 11th century. While serving under King Anawrahta as a general, he made a vow to promote the Buddhist religion (sasana) and to bring peace to the entire of Bagan. When his wishes were fulfilled the name was granted. Bagan Archaeological Museum

The Bagan Archaeological Museum was opened a century ago by Inscription Senior Officer U Taw Sein Kho as the first archaeological museum in Myanmar. In October 1979, the octagonal-shaped Archaeological Museum was opened. In March 1995, building of the new Bagan Archaeological Museum began. The Archaeological Museum, on 10.97 acres, was completed in April 1998 at a cost of over 1,200 million kyats. The museum was officially opened on April 17 1998, and currently there are nine exhibition halls. Shan Pindaya Cave Pindaya, 45 kilometers from Kalaw, is the site of ancient caves and a boulevard of some of Myanmar's biggest banyan trees.The caves are about of 200 million years old and since ancient times they have been places of worship, There are 8,094 Buddha images made out of wood, marble, alabaster, brick, cement and lacquer, enshrined in the niches and corners of winding caves. The limestone cave is 490 feet in length. The numerous stalactites and stalagmites in the caves are given names such Fairy Princess Loom, and Posts for tying horses and elephants. Wish-Fulfilling Bamboo Reed Phaya

This is located in Mong Nung Village over 50 miles north of Kyaington in eastern Shan State. Upalan (Ashin Maha guru Nanda) started the building in AD 1118 and completed it in 1120 in pursuance of a dream he had. The pagoda was built of bamboo strips and gilded, but it seemed as though it was built in gold. The posture of the Buddha image here is cross-legged, both hands upturned with eyes downcast. According to the study of the posture of Buddha, it is read as Jana Mudra or Yoga udra or Thamadi Mudra. Inle Phaungdaw Oo

Thirty 30 kilometers south of Taunggyi is Inle lake, famous for its unique leg-rowers, floating villages and colourful markets. The Phaung-Daw-Oo pagoda (pagoda on the big raft) is enshrined with five Buddha images which are celebrated in an annual festival in Thadingyut (October). It is also a famous tourist attraction. Mywe Daw Kakku Relic Pagoda

The location of the pagoda is at the Relic Village, Kakku Village-tract, in Taunggyi. Although it contained relics of Gautama Buddha, the name refers to Kakkusana Buddha, the first of the Buddha world.

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Therawada Buddhism in Myanmar There are two main schools of Buddhism, Theravada, practiced chiefly in Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia and Laos; and Mahayana, practiced in China, Tibet, Japan and Korea.Theravada, which means the Way of the Elders, was the original school and Mahayana, which emerged later, differs in many aspects. [ more + ]

Other Religions Although Myanmar is predominantly a Buddhist country with Buddhists making up about 80 percent of the population, there are also Christians, Muslims, Hindus, Chinese and some animists. But freedom of belief is practiced as evidenced by the existence of numerous religious buildings of different beliefs in large cities and small towns.

Tipitaka in Myanmar (Doctrine) Buddhism consists of three aspects: doctrinal, practical and realizable. The doctrinal aspect is preserved in the scriptures called Tipitaka, or 'Three Baskets', the canon which contains the words of the Buddha, estimated to be about eleven times the size of the Christian Bible.

Tipitaka Sayadaws Four different levels of titles are awarded to the successful Buddhist monks if they can recite 7,983 pages (16,000 pages) of the Buddhist Canon, or Tipitaka, and also pass the written examination.

International Buddhist Institutes International Theravada Buddhist Missionary University Sitagu International Buddhist Centre Mahasantisukha Buddhist Missionary Centre

Animism Although Myanmar is predominantly a Theravada Buddhist country, some animists exist, especially in remote areas and hilly regions made up of ethnic minorities. But spirit-worship has crept into the lives of a considerable number of Myanmar people who are Buddhist by tradition.

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Therawada Buddhism in Myanmar There are two main schools of Buddhism, Theravada, practiced chiefly in Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia and Laos; and Mahayana, practiced in China, Tibet, Japan and Korea. Theravada, which means the Way of the Elders, was the original school and Mahayana, which emerged later, differs in many aspects. Throughout the 1st century A.D. to the 10th century A.D., the land of present day Myanmar was inhibited by the Pyus and the Mons. In 1044, King Anawrahta of Bagan unified the land and the First Myanmar Dynasty was founded. Under the spiritual guidance of Shin Arahan, a distinguished Mon monk from Thaton, he introduced Theravada Buddhism into his empire, which stretched from the Indian border in the west to part of Thailand in the south. In recent years, Myanmar has attained special eminence as the host for the Sixth Buddhist Council, held in Yangon from 1954 to 1956. It is also known as the source of major systems of Vipassana meditation that have spread throughout the world. The propagation of Buddha Sasana (teachings) is carried out through scriptural learning and the practice of Vipassana meditation especially by the 400,000 Myanmar Buddhist monks 400,000 and thousands of monasteries, hundreds of meditation centers and some Buddhist universities. Myanmar is known as "the land of pagodas" thanks to a series of devout Myanmar kings and their citizens who built countless religious monuments and shrines throughout the ages, and out of Buddhist belief that acquiring good kamma (karma) or merits will make one attain Nibbana (Nirvana), the final deliverance.

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Meditation centres Vipassana or insight meditation is a process which enables the student to develop concentration, awareness and, through personal experience, to gain an understanding of the natural characteristics of impermanence, suffering and non-self. Practiced with diligence, the gradual process of mental purification will lead the student to the end of suffering and to full enlightenment or Nibbana. Most of the Buddhist meditation courses are taken in ten-day retreats and conducted in the practice of Eightfold Noble Path as taught by the Buddha, which comprises three stages of training: morality (sila), concentration or control over the mind (samadi), and wisdom of insight (panna). Instruction in mindfulness of the breath (anapana meditation) is then given for five days, with the aim of quieting and concentrating the mind. The remaining days are devoted to insight meditation (Vipassana), whereby students can experience at first hand the essential elements of the Buddha's teaching: the impermanence of all physical and mental phenomena (anicca), the unsatisfactory nature of all conditioned phenomena (dukkha), and the absence of a permanent enduring self or ego in beings (anatta). The following is a list of meditation centres in Myanmar:

States and Divisons Yangon Mandalay Bago Ayeyarwaddy Magway Sagaing Tanintharyi Bagan Kachin Kayah Kayin Chin Mon Rakhine Shan — Preceding unsigned comment added by Aungnaingsoe82 (talk • contribs) 05:35, 23 April 2011 (UTC)