Explore the mystery of one of Myanmar highlights, Mahapasana Cave

You will be surprised to look at Mahapasana The Great Sima at first sight. It is also called Great Stone Cave. The cave was like another version of Satta Panni Cave in India. It is used for big Buddhist festival in Myanmar, and also an outstanding Myanmar tourist attraction. Not many people know that the Mahapasana Cave had the honor of hosting the sixth World Buddhist Sutra Congress, which lasted two years, from 1954 to 1956, on the occasion of the 2500th anniversary of the enlightenment of the Buddha. More than 2,500 monks attended the congress. Mahapasana cave is still used for sacred rituals and many international conferences about Buddhism.

There are 8 philosophies – wonders of Buddhism in the cave. These are the eight most precious teachings of the Buddha, which are passed down over generations. The letters are made of gold, solemnly hung in the frame in both Burmese and English. Many Myanmar blogs mention it, and visitors show their excitement and curiousness to see the words by themselves. All over the country, temples and religions are always the center of cultural life. The monks are highly respected and people even kneel down in front of them to show respect.

After visiting the famous and sacred Mahapasana, the Great Sima, Myanmar backpackers should also drop in Chauk Htat Gyi Temple to see giant statue of Buddha. The Buddha statue was built in 1966 to replace the old one built in 1907 by Hpo Thar. The former has been degraded and severely damaged under the effect of the climate for decades. The exact length of the statue is 65 meters. Giant Buddha statue is really beautiful and attractive. If you have a chance to go to Myanmar, you can find Chauk Htat Gyi Temple is worth one of most attractive Myanmar highlights, with outstandingly large Buddha statue on Shwe Gon Taing Street in Yangon.

The temple next to Mahapasana Guha Caves is called Kaba Aye, also known as the World Peace Temple, a relatively new temple in the city of Yangon. burmese people in general and the local people in Yangon always pay tribute to the Theravada Buddhism, of which this pagoda is typical. The temple was built in 1952. Until now, it has become an attractive destination for visitors, especially in the pilgrimage season. Visiting this place is a saving option if you also care about your Myanmar travel budget.

The pagoda, dislike many other Myanmar highlights, has a traditional architectural style with floral icons, lotus and motifs in the carved mortar placed from the five entrances to the main staircase. The huge pillar in the center of the pagoda is hollow and colorful. Around the pillars, there are the golden images of the four Buddhas who came to Nibbana. Joining in a Myanmar independent travel is not boring at all with a choice to visit this pagoda.

In the past, Kaba Aye temple was bombed and involved in imprisonments during wars, so that it was called World Peace. That is a warning for the preservation and promotion of peace everywhere as the Buddha taught. At present, Kabar Aye Temple is a peaceful and spiritual place among many other beautiful Myanmar sites for monks and lay devotees to pray for peace. This peaceful pagoda is also a prominent landmark of Burmese temples, and is one of the most beautiful temples in the world.

In Myanmar, there are many other famous Buddhist Myanmar highlights await visitors, such as Sule Pagoda or Shwezigon Pagoda, … Traveling to Myanmar, the wonderland of Buddhism, visitors should not exploring the architectural culture of the temples and pagodas here. Mahapasana Cave is a good choice for you for a memorable travel in this country.