Peacemaker and Benevolent Prince: Lawkanat

The Lokanat is for the Myanmar people a symbol of peace and prosperity and figures prominently in our art and culture. The role of the Lokanat as peacemaker is based on a fascinating legend which has come down through the generations. Once upon a time. the Guardian Spirit of the universe. known as the Loka […]

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Novitiation Ceremony

Today. we will present one of the noblest ceremonies for Buddhists in Myanmar called ceremony of ordination and novitiation. This ceremony is especially held in Waso month. the fourth month in Myanmar calendar which coincide during July and August.In Buddhism to become a novice. the novice to be has to overcome three steps which are […]

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Meditation in Myanmar

Today development is taking place in all aspects throughout the World with momentum. and the whole mankind is in great stress and strains for making efforts to keep up with the changing time. How should we try to ease and erase stress and strains? Meditations have been preserved in Myanmar by successive instructors for nearly […]

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Food Offering Ceremony

Every year. at the end of the Buddhist lent. the Myanmar People hold the Thadingyut light festival in conjunction with food offering ceremonies throughout the country. According to traditions. there are many different ways of offering food to the Lord Buddha. Among them. the annual food offering ceremony in Shwekyin Township. Bago Division held on […]

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