Myanmar is a predominantly Buddhist country, with roots in Buddhism going back 2000 years. Theravada Buddhism is the dominant form practiced in the country (similar to Cambodia, Laos, Sri Lanka, and Thailand).
In Theravada Buddhism, the image of the historical Buddha is very important. They show the Buddha as both a divine figure and as a human being, representing the embodiment of his teachings.
A few minutes from our house is a reclining Buddha housed in the Chauk Htat Kyi Pagoda (other spelling Kyaukhtatgyi).
The reclining Buddha is 230 feet long and has inscriptions on his feet of 108 auspicious symbols.
Piper giving an offering / There are many other smaller statues and art works depicting Buddha's life in the temple
Also not far from our home is another beautiful temple, the Nga Htat Guy Pagoda, which houses a five story tall seated Buddha sitting against a very ornately carved wooden screen.
Outside are two Chinthe statues, the protectors of the pagoda
Walking on the road leading up to the pagoda are many ornately carved gates.
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How old are these statues and gates and so on? They are all in remarkably good condition.
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