Shwedagon: Golden Pagoda of Myanmar

Type

Book

Authors

Moore ( Elizabeth Moore )

Mayer ( Hansjorg Mayer )

Pe ( U. Win Pe )

ISBN 10

0500974837

ISBN 13

9780500974834

Tags

Travel, History, Buddhism, Myanmar, Southeast, General

Description

For hundreds of years the golden stupa of the Shwedagon, the pagoda enshrining the sacred hairs of the Buddha, has dominated the landscape of Ragoon. Since the 19th century, it has been the spiritual symbol of the entire Burmese nation. This work provides a multi-faceted view of the magnificent Buddhist shrine. It contains a series of photographs which seek to capture the atmosphere and vibrancy of a visit to the Shwedagon. The text discusses the history and evolution of the stupa, illustrated with old pictures and plans.
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