Places of Worship in Burma: Buddhist Temples in Burma, Hindu Temples in Burma, Mahamuni Buddha Temple, Ananda Temple, Bagan, Kyaiktiyo Pagoda

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Pages: 38. Chapters: Buddhist temples in Burma, Hindu temples in Burma, Mahamuni Buddha Temple, Ananda Temple, Bagan, Kyaiktiyo Pagoda, Mrauk U, Bupaya Pagoda, Kuthodaw Pagoda, World's largest book, Pindaya Caves, Zayat, Mingun Pahtodawgyi, Hpaung Daw U Pagoda, Mingun Bell, Musmeah Yeshua Synagogue, Shite-thaung Temple, Uppatasanti Pagoda, Hsinphyumae Pagoda, Kaung Hmu Daw Pagoda, Pagodas in Burma, Phowintaung, Shwemawdaw Paya, Hti, Shwe Zedi Kyaung, Shwethalyaung Buddha, Shwezigon Pagoda, Holy Trinity Cathedral, Yangon, Saint Mary's Cathedral, Yangon, Nathlaung Kyaung Temple, Shwenandaw Monastery, Dhammayangyi Temple, Mingalazedi Pagoda, Gawdawpalin Temple, Manuha Temple, Atumashi Monastery, Mahabodhi Temple, Bagan, Dhammayazika Pagoda, Htilominlo Temple, Shri Kali Temple, Burma, Lawkananda Pagoda, Payathonzu Temple, Nanpaya Temple, Sulamani Temple, Shwesandaw Pagoda, Shwesandaw Pagoda, Pyay, Thatbyinnyu Temple, Htilin Monastery, Shwegugyi Temple, Tharabha Gate, Le-myet-hna Temple, Kyaik Pun Paya, Andaw-thein Ordination Hall, Kawmein Pagoda. Excerpt: The Mahamuni Buddha Temple (Burmese: , Burmese pronunciation: also called the Mahamuni Pagoda) is a Buddhist temple and major pilgrimage site, located southwest of Mandalay, Burma (Myanmar). The Mahamuni Buddha image (literal meaning: The Great Sage) is deified in this temple, and originally came from Arakan. It is highly venerated in Burma and central to many people's lives, as it is seen as an expression of representing the Buddha's life. Ancient tradition refers to only five likenesses of the Buddha, made during his lifetime; two were in India, two in paradise, and the fifth is the Mahamuni Buddha image in Myanmar. According to the legend, the Buddha visited the Dhanyawadi city of Arakan in 554 BC. King Sanda Thuriya requested that an image was cast of him. After casting the Great Ima...