Introducing the Shwedagon Pagoda in Myanmar

The Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon, Myanmar

The Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon, Myanmar, is located on a hill in the north of Yangon, the capital of Myanmar. Golden Light, known as a world-famous building, is as famous as Borobudur in Indonesia and Angkor Temple in Cambodia. It is a symbol of Myanmar, the country of Buddhism, and a famous tourist attraction in downtown Yangon.

It is said that the Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon was built in 588 BC. Due to the collection of Buddha's hair, it had become a Buddhist holy place in Myanmar by the 11th century AD, and later became a Buddhist holy place in Southeast Asia. When it was first built, the tower was about 8 meters high. After many renovations and reconstructions in the past dynasties, today, more than 2,500 years later, the tower height has increased to 100 meters, making it the highest point in Yangon. It can be found anywhere in Yangon city. see it. The circumference of the base of the golden pagoda is 427 meters. The top of the pagoda has a finely crafted metal eaves. There are 1,065 gold bells and 420 silver bells hung on the eaves, and are inlaid with 7,000 various rare red and sapphire diamond balls, including one. The famous diamond weighing 76 carats. The tower body has been gilded many times, and the gold on it already weighs 7,000 kilograms. There are 68 small pagodas around the Shwedagon Pagoda. These small pagodas are made of wood or stone. Some are like bells, some are like boats, and have different shapes. Each small pagoda has a jade carved Buddha statue stored in its niche. The Fuhui Temple on the left side of the Shwedagon Pagoda is a Chinese-style temple built with donations from local overseas Chinese during the Guangxu period of the Qing Dynasty. It has become an important part of the ancient architectural community in the Shwedagon Pagoda area.

The magnificent architecture and exquisite carvings of the Shwedagon Pagoda fully demonstrate the wisdom of the working people of Myanmar and the long-standing ancient culture and art, attracting thousands of tourists every day. People who come to Yangon for the first time like to visit the Shwedagon Pagoda.

"Shwedagon Pagoda, Yangon, Myanmar"

The name of Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon is called Ruiguang Shwedagon Pagoda, which is the most famous Buddhist pagoda in the world. The brilliant Shwedagon Pagoda is located on the ridge of the Holy Mountain at an altitude of 51 meters above sea level on the bank of Inya Lake in the north of Yangon City. It is the highest point in Yangon and can be seen 40 kilometers away. Shwedagon Pagoda is a famous Buddhist resort in Myanmar, as famous as Borobudur in Indonesia and Angkor Wat in Cambodia. The Shwedagon Pagoda was built in 585 BC and has a history of more than 2,500 years. According to legend, the Burmese brothers Shakya Daputuo brought back 8 hairs of Buddha Sakyamuni from India and presented them to King Ogalaba of Burma, so they built this pagoda to store the hairs in the pagoda. When it was first built, the tower was only about 8 meters high. Later rulers continued to expand the Golden Pagoda, making it more and more majestic. In the 15th century, King Bodhidharma Siddhi capped the Shwedagon Pagoda with gold four times the weight of his wife. By 1775, the tower had been built to its current height. The main tower was 112 meters high, bell-shaped, built of bricks and covered with gold foil. The gold foil of the main tower alone amounted to more than 7 tons. There is an exquisite gold umbrella on the top of the tower, and there are 1,065 gold bells and 420 silver bells hanging on the eaves. The top of the tower is inlaid with 7,000 rare huge diamonds and gems, including a famous 76-carat diamond. Diamond, the circumference of the tower base is 427 meters, the main tower

is surrounded by 64 small towers and 44 larger towers. Under the tower are four corners of the Burmese-style sphinx. When the breeze blows, the big golden tower The bells on the tower jingle, clear and sweet. Under the sunlight, it reflects a dazzling light, which is awe-inspiring.

In the temple, many pagodas stand around the Shwedagon Pagoda like stars holding the moon. These pagodas have different styles and shapes, and they are all masterpieces of architectural art. Some pagodas

The body of the pagoda is white and the top is gold; some pagodas have eaves and brackets with complex shapes, either gold, earthy red, or green; some pagodas are square with Buddha paintings all over them. Murals of life

life stories. Some of those pagodas are relic pagodas, and some have Buddhist halls underneath, enshrining many Buddha statues, including reclining Buddhas, seated Buddhas, and many other images. Being in the Golden Pagoda Temple feels like you are in a palace of Buddhist art.

The Shwedagon Pagoda is a holy place in the eyes of the Myanmar people, so there is an endless stream of Buddhists who come there to worship there every day. Early every morning, many people kneel and sit on the grounds around the Shwedagon Pagoda to worship the Shwedagon Pagoda. Among them are monks, nuns, and more ordinary people.

Burmese people do not burn incense when worshiping Buddha. Some people hold a string of rosary beads and count them one by one, some people hold Buddhist scriptures and chant softly, and some people pray silently.

Most Burmese people are charitable, peaceful and willing to help others. Myanmar has a stable society and few crime incidents. Some people think that this is related to the Myanmar people's strong belief in Buddhism. I have no way to investigate this.

I have no way to investigate. But the Shwedagon Pagoda in Myanmar really left an unforgettable impression on me.