The Shwedagon is the most sacred Buddhist pagoda in Myanmar, as it is believed to contain relics of the four previous Buddhas of the present kalpa. These relics include the staff of Kakusandha, the water filter of Koṇāgamana, a piece of the robe of Kassapa, and eight strands of hair from the head of Gautama.

瑞光大金塔（ShweDagonPagoda），又称仰光大金塔，是位于缅甸仰光市茵雅湖畔圣山上的佛教圣地。 传说始建于公元前585年，因珍藏佛祖释迦牟尼的8根遗发而建。 大金塔高度为98米，表面铺金，是仰光市的最高点，也是东南亚三大古迹之一。 塔内供奉了四位佛陀的遗物，包括拘留孙佛的杖、正等觉金寂佛的净水器、迦叶佛的袍和释迦牟尼的八根头发。 大金塔底座围长432.8米，高99.4米，四周有64座小塔。 塔基内设有佛殿，外设4门，每座门前有石狮。 塔顶的金伞上挂 …

Shwedagon Paya, massive golden Buddhist pagoda in Yangon (Rangoon). The beautiful zedi is the main feature of a holy site housing shrines to Buddhas, nats and spirits in the capital of Myanmar (Burma).

The Shwedagon Pagoda is one of the most famous pagodas in the world and it is certainly the main attraction of Yangon, Myanmar’s capital city. Locally known as Shwedagon Zedi Daw The, it sits atop of a hill and is 99 meters high. It can be seen from most places of Yangon day and night as the golden roof illuminates the city.

Nov 25, 2024 · Shwedagon Paya Temple Complex in Yangon, Myanmar, stands as one of the most revered and striking landmarks in the country. This massive golden Buddhist pagoda, also known as the Shwedagon Pagoda, glistens in the heart …

One of Buddhism's most sacred sites, the 326ft zedi (stupa) here is adorned with 27 metric tons of gold leaf, along with thousands of diamonds and other gems, and is believed to enshrine strands of the Gautama Buddha's hair as well as relics of three former buddhas. Four entrance stairways lead to the main terrace.

Jul 12, 2018 · Located on the Singuttara Hill in Yangon (former Rangoon), Shwedagon Paya it is THE landmark of the city and the most sacred religious site for the people of Myanmar. the tip is decorated with precious stones (diamonds, rubies, sapphires, topaz and a …

Dec 1, 2024 · The Shwedagon Pagoda, also known as the Golden Pagoda, is a Buddhist pagoda and is the most sacred Buddhist site in Myanmar (Burma). It is located in Yangon (Rangoon), the former capital of Myanmar.

Gleaming in gold and decorated with diamonds, the huge Shwedagon Pagoda (also Shwe Dagon Pagoda or Shwedagon Paya) in Yangon is a spectacular work of Burmese temple architecture and is the holiest Buddhist shrine in Myanmar.

The Shwedagon Paya is 98m tall bell shaped stupa gilded in gold leaf and houses the sacred relics of 4 previous Buddhas making it one of the most sacred sites in Burma. It is believed to be 2500 years old although archeological evidence suggests that it was constructed between the 6th and 10th century.