Schwedegon Pagoda, Yangon, Myanmar

Pabedan, Yangon, Myanmar (Burma)

Sunset from the plaza of the Schwedegon Pagoda, Rangoon, Burma.

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Sunset in Rangoon.

Sunset from the plaza of the Schwedegon Pagoda, Rangoon, Burma.

Monk at the Schwedegon pagoda.

Apparently, monks take photographs. They are very friendly and eager to speak with foreigners and love to practice their English.

Schwedegon Pagoda

Hundreds of smaller stupas surround the central Schwedegon Pagoda in Yangon, Myanmar. This year marks its 2,600 year anniversary celebration. It is the respository of 8 hairs of the Buddha, and is one of Buddhisms major holy temples. A must do in Yangon.

Sitting with the Buddhas

Pilgrims rest with some of the hundreds of images of the Buddha surrounding the main stupa of the Schwedegon Pagoda in Yangon, Myanmar.

Class photo time

New monks get their class picture taken.

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