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Image Credit: Chaukhtatgyi Buddha Temple Facebook Page
Video Credit: The Cycling Canadian
Opened: 1907
Founder: Sir Po Tha
Temple of the 65 meter long Reclining Buddha image
The Chauk Htat Gyi Pagoda in Yangon is known for its enormous 65 meters long Reclining Buddha image. The highly revered image is housed in a large shed North of Kandawgyi Lake.
The original image was completed in 1907. When after many decades the Chauk Htat Gyi image was in a bad state of repair, a devout Buddhist decided to restore it.
During renovations in 1966 about 5 meters were added to the image. The renovation was paid for entirely with donations from Buddhists and foreign tourists. The names of the contributors are inscribed on the beams of the building read more
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Located north of Kandawgyi Lake, the 65-meter-long reclining image of Buddha is the main attraction at Chauk Htat Kyi Pagoda, and one of the largest in Burma. Pay close attention to the red and gold soles of the feet which contain 108 lakshanas or auspicious characteristics of the Buddha. If you have a knack for photography, head around the compound behind the Buddha head for a look at Ngar Htat Gyi Pagoda Gateway, and the view of Shwedagon Pagoda from afar.
