Shwedagon Pillows

According to legend the Shwedagon Pagoda has existed for more than 2,600 years, making it the oldest historical pagoda in Burma and the world. According to tradition, two merchant brothers, Taphussa and Bhallika, from the land of Ramanya, met the Lord Gautama Buddha during his lifetime and received eight of the Buddha's hairs in 588 BC. The brothers traveled back to their homeland in Burma and, with the help of the local ruler, King Okkalapa of Burma, found Singuttara Hill, where relics of other Buddhas preceding Gautama Buddha had been enshrined. When the king opened the golden casket in which the brothers had carried the hairs, incredible things happened. Againb legend says that there was a commotion among men and spirits, rays emitte...

Shrine at Shwedagon Pagoda, Rangoon. e Shwedagon Pagoda, officially named Shwedagon Zedi Daw and also known in English as the Great Dagon Pagoda and the Golden Pagoda, is a gilded pagoda and stupa 99 metres in height that is located in Rangoon, Burma. The pagoda lies to the west of Kandawgyi Lake, on Singuttara Hill, thus dominating the skyline of the city. It is the most sacred Buddhist pagoda for the Burmese with relics of four past Buddhas enshrined within: the staff of Kakusandha, the water filter of Koṇāgamana, a piece of the robe of Kassapa and eight strands of hair from Gautama.

Shrines at the Shwedagon Pagoda officially named Shwedagon Zedi Daw and also known in English as the Great Dagon Pagoda and the Golden Pagoda, is a gilded pagoda and stupa 99 metres in height that is located in Yangon, Burma. The pagoda lies to the west of Kandawgyi Lake, on Singuttara Hill, thus dominating the skyline of the city. It is the most sacred Buddhist pagoda for the Burmese with relics of four past Buddhas enshrined within: the staff of Kakusandha, the water filter of Koṇāgamana, a piece of the robe of Kassapa and eight strands of hair from Gautama. Uppatasanti Pagoda is an exact replica of Shwedagon Pagoda in Naypyidaw, the capital of Burma.

Shrine withing the Shwedagon Pagoda, Rangoon

Monk Praying at e Shwedagon Pagoda officially named Shwedagon Zedi Daw and also known in English as the Great Dagon Pagoda and the Golden Pagoda, is a gilded pagoda and stupa 99 metres in height that is located in Rangoon, Burma. The pagoda lies to the west of Kandawgyi Lake, on Singuttara Hill, thus dominating the skyline of the city. It is the most sacred Buddhist pagoda for the Burmese with relics of four past Buddhas enshrined within: the staff of Kakusandha, the water filter of Koṇāgamana, a piece of the robe of Kassapa and eight strands of hair from Gautama. Uppatasanti Pagoda is an exact replica of Shwedagon Pagoda in Naypyidaw, the capital of Burma.

Caught at Shwedagon Pagoda, Rangoon. e Shwedagon Pagoda, officially named Shwedagon Zedi Daw and also known in English as the Great Dagon Pagoda and the Golden Pagoda, is a gilded pagoda and stupa 99 metres in height that is located in Rangoon, Burma. The pagoda lies to the west of Kandawgyi Lake, on Singuttara Hill, thus dominating the skyline of the city. It is the most sacred Buddhist pagoda for the Burmese with relics of four past Buddhas enshrined within: the staff of Kakusandha, the water filter of Koṇāgamana, a piece of the robe of Kassapa and eight strands of hair from Gautama.

Taken outside Shwedagon Pagoda in Rangoon. These birds, I think finches, are for sale to pilgrims. They release them and gain more merit, I believe. I also understand that the sellers upon catching the birds clip their wings so they are easily caught again and again.

According to legend the Shwedagon Pagoda has existed for more than 2,600 years, making it the oldest historical pagoda in Burma and the world. According to tradition, two merchant brothers, Taphussa and Bhallika, from the land of Ramanya, met the Lord Gautama Buddha during his lifetime and received eight of the Buddha's hairs in 588 BC. The brothers traveled back to their homeland in Burma and, with the help of the local ruler, King Okkalapa of Burma, found Singuttara Hill, where relics of other Buddhas preceding Gautama Buddha had been enshrined According to some historians and archaeologists, however, the pagoda was built by the Mon people between the 6th and 10th centuries AD.

Original and beautiful design, which invites us to support our beloved country Perfect gift for those whom we are truly proud and keen on their country. Our nation goes first. Made in a careful, minimalist and unique design. Sometimes simple and beautiful is enough to highlight the strength of the message...Enjoy life and share it with the important ones.

Original and beautiful design, which invites us to support our beloved country Perfect gift for those whom we are truly proud and keen on their country. Our nation goes first. Made in a careful, minimalist and unique design. Sometimes simple and beautiful is enough to highlight the strength of the message...Enjoy life and share it with the important ones.

Original and beautiful design, which invites us to support our beloved country Perfect gift for those whom we are truly proud and keen on their country. Our nation goes first. Made in a careful, minimalist and unique design. Sometimes simple and beautiful is enough to highlight the strength of the message...Enjoy life and share it with the important ones.

Beautiful fountains in Yangon, Myanmar with the Shwedagon Pagoda in the background

A security guard at Shwedagon Pagoda taking a break According to legend the Shwedagon Pagoda has existed for more than 2,600 years, making it the oldest historical pagoda in Burma and the world. According to tradition, two merchant brothers, Taphussa and Bhallika, from the land of Ramanya, met the Lord Gautama Buddha during his lifetime and received eight of the Buddha's hairs in 588 BC. The brothers traveled back to their homeland in Burma and, with the help of the local ruler, King Okkalapa of Burma, found Singuttara Hill, where relics of other Buddhas preceding Gautama Buddha had been enshrined According to some historians and archaeologists, however, the pagoda was built by the Mon people between the 6th and 10th centuries AD.

Original and beautiful design, which invites us to support our beloved country Perfect gift for those whom we are truly proud and keen on their country. Our nation goes first. Made in a careful, minimalist and unique design. Sometimes simple and beautiful is enough to highlight the strength of the message...Enjoy life and share it with the important ones.

T-shits showcasing the Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon, Myanmar.

Original and beautiful design, which invites us to support our beloved country Perfect gift for those whom we are truly proud and keen on their country. Our nation goes first. Made in a careful, minimalist and unique design. Sometimes simple and beautiful is enough to highlight the strength of the message...Enjoy life and share it with the important ones.