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  • 27 OCTOBER 2015 - YANGON, MYANMAR: People pray and make merit at Botataung Paya (Pagoda). Botataung Paya is located in downtown Yangon, Myanmar, near the Yangon river. The pagoda was first built by the Mon around the same time as was Shwedagon Pagoda—according to local belief, over 2500 years ago. The paya is hollow within, and houses what is believed to be a sacred hair of Gautama Buddha.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 27 OCTOBER 2015 - YANGON, MYANMAR: People pray and make merit at Botataung Paya (Pagoda). Botataung Paya is located in downtown Yangon, Myanmar, near the Yangon river. The pagoda was first built by the Mon around the same time as was Shwedagon Pagoda—according to local belief, over 2500 years ago. The paya is hollow within, and houses what is believed to be a sacred hair of Gautama Buddha.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 27 OCTOBER 2015 - YANGON, MYANMAR: People pray and make merit at Botataung Paya (Pagoda). Botataung Paya is located in downtown Yangon, Myanmar, near the Yangon river. The pagoda was first built by the Mon around the same time as was Shwedagon Pagoda—according to local belief, over 2500 years ago. The paya is hollow within, and houses what is believed to be a sacred hair of Gautama Buddha.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    BotataungPaya008.jpg
  • 27 OCTOBER 2015 - YANGON, MYANMAR: Botataung Paya (Pagoda) located in downtown Yangon, Myanmar, near the Yangon river. The pagoda was first built by the Mon around the same time as was Shwedagon Pagoda—according to local belief, over 2500 years ago. The paya is hollow within, and houses what is believed to be a sacred hair of Gautama Buddha. The Paya was destroyed during World War II, in Nov 1943 and was rebuilt after Burma achieved independence from Britain.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 27 OCTOBER 2015 - YANGON, MYANMAR: People pray and make merit at Botataung Paya (Pagoda). Botataung Paya is located in downtown Yangon, Myanmar, near the Yangon river. The pagoda was first built by the Mon around the same time as was Shwedagon Pagoda—according to local belief, over 2500 years ago. The paya is hollow within, and houses what is believed to be a sacred hair of Gautama Buddha.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    BotataungPaya001.jpg
  • 27 OCTOBER 2015 - YANGON, MYANMAR: People pray and make merit at Botataung Paya (Pagoda). Botataung Paya is located in downtown Yangon, Myanmar, near the Yangon river. The pagoda was first built by the Mon around the same time as was Shwedagon Pagoda—according to local belief, over 2500 years ago. The paya is hollow within, and houses what is believed to be a sacred hair of Gautama Buddha.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    BotataungPaya003.jpg
  • 27 OCTOBER 2015 - YANGON, MYANMAR: People pray and make merit at Botataung Paya (Pagoda). Botataung Paya is located in downtown Yangon, Myanmar, near the Yangon river. The pagoda was first built by the Mon around the same time as was Shwedagon Pagoda—according to local belief, over 2500 years ago. The paya is hollow within, and houses what is believed to be a sacred hair of Gautama Buddha.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    BotataungPaya004.jpg
  • 27 OCTOBER 2015 - YANGON, MYANMAR: People pray and make merit at Botataung Paya (Pagoda). Botataung Paya is located in downtown Yangon, Myanmar, near the Yangon river. The pagoda was first built by the Mon around the same time as was Shwedagon Pagoda—according to local belief, over 2500 years ago. The paya is hollow within, and houses what is believed to be a sacred hair of Gautama Buddha.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    BotataungPaya002.jpg
  • 09 NOVEMBER 2014 - SITTWE, RAKHINE, MYANMAR:  Lokananda Paya, the main Buddhist pagoda (paya) in Sittwe, Myanmar. Sittwe is a small town in the Myanmar state of Rakhine, on the Bay of Bengal.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 JUNE 2014 - YANGON, YANGON REGION, MYANMAR:  The roofline of Ngahtatgyi Paya (Pagoda) a Buddhist temple across the street from Chauktatgyi Paya in Yangon, Myanmar. Yangon, with a population of over five million, continues to be the country's largest city and the most important commercial center.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 JUNE 2014 - YANGON, YANGON REGION, MYANMAR: People pray at Chauktatgyi Paya (pagoda) in Yangon, Myanmar (Rangoon, Burma). Yangon, with a population of over five million, continues to be the country's largest city and the most important commercial center.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    Yangon2014029.jpg
  • 05 JUNE 2014 - YANGON, YANGON REGION, MYANMAR: The reclining Buddha in Chauktatgyi Paya (Pagoda) in Yangon, Myanmar (Rangoon, Burma). Yangon, with a population of over five million, continues to be the country's largest city and the most important commercial center.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 JUNE 2014 - YANGON, YANGON REGION, MYANMAR: The reclining Buddha in Chauktatgyi Paya (Pagoda) in Yangon, Myanmar (Rangoon, Burma). Yangon, with a population of over five million, continues to be the country's largest city and the most important commercial center.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 04 JUNE 2014 - YANGON, YANGON REGION, MYANMAR: A woman touches her forehead to a deity for good luck in Botataung Paya (Pagoda) in Yangon, Myanmar (Rangoon, Burma). Botataung is one of the most famous pagodas in Yangon with maze like interior of gold leaf covered walls. The pagoda houses a hair from the Buddha and is one of the most sacred sites in Burma. Yangon, with a population of over five million, continues to be the country's largest city and the most important commercial center.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    Yangon2014019.jpg
  • 04 JUNE 2014 - YANGON, YANGON REGION, MYANMAR: People pray to a deity for good luck in Botataung Paya (Pagoda) in Yangon, Myanmar (Rangoon, Burma). Botataung is one of the most famous pagodas in Yangon with maze like interior of gold leaf covered walls. The pagoda houses a hair from the Buddha and is one of the most sacred sites in Burma. Yangon, with a population of over five million, continues to be the country's largest city and the most important commercial center.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    Yangon2014018.jpg
  • 04 JUNE 2014 - YANGON, YANGON REGION, MYANMAR: A statue of the Buddha protected by a naga (mythical serpent who guards the Buddha) at Botataung Paya (Pagoda) in Yangon, Myanmar (Rangoon, Burma). Botataung is one of the most famous pagodas in Yangon with maze like interior of gold leaf covered walls. The pagoda houses a hair from the Buddha and is one of the most sacred sites in Burma. Yangon, with a population of over five million, continues to be the country's largest city and the most important commercial center.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    Yangon2014015.jpg
  • 05 JUNE 2014 - YANGON, YANGON REGION, MYANMAR: The reclining Buddha in Chauktatgyi Paya (Pagoda) in Yangon, Myanmar (Rangoon, Burma). Yangon, with a population of over five million, continues to be the country's largest city and the most important commercial center.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 04 JUNE 2014 - YANGON, YANGON REGION, MYANMAR: A man touches his forehead to a deity for good luck in Botataung Paya (Pagoda) in Yangon, Myanmar (Rangoon, Burma). Botataung is one of the most famous pagodas in Yangon with maze like interior of gold leaf covered walls. The pagoda houses a hair from the Buddha and is one of the most sacred sites in Burma. Yangon, with a population of over five million, continues to be the country's largest city and the most important commercial center.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 04 JUNE 2014 - YANGON, YANGON REGION, MYANMAR: Women pray in Botataung Paya (Pagoda) in Yangon, Myanmar (Rangoon, Burma). Botataung is one of the most famous pagodas in Yangon with maze like interior of gold leaf covered walls. The pagoda houses a hair from the Buddha and is one of the most sacred sites in Burma. Yangon, with a population of over five million, continues to be the country's largest city and the most important commercial center.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 04 JUNE 2014 - YANGON, YANGON REGION, MYANMAR: People pray in Botataung Paya (Pagoda) in Yangon, Myanmar (Rangoon, Burma). Botataung is one of the most famous pagodas in Yangon with maze like interior of gold leaf covered walls. The pagoda houses a hair from the Buddha and is one of the most sacred sites in Burma. Yangon, with a population of over five million, continues to be the country's largest city and the most important commercial center.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 04 JUNE 2014 - YANGON, YANGON REGION, MYANMAR: Sule Paya (Pagoda) in central Yangon, Myanmar (Rangoon, Burma). Sule is thought to be 2,000 years old and is the point from which distances and coordinates from which all distances to the north are measured. Yangon, with a population of over five million, continues to be the Myanmar's largest city and the most important commercial center.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 30 OCTOBER 2015 - TWANTE, MYANMAR:   A toy vendor selling all sort of children's toys including toy guns, in the main entrance to the Shwe San Taw Pagoda (Paya) in Twante, also spelled Twantay. The pagoda was established more than 2500 years ago, although constantly rebuilt and renovated. According to Burmese history and local legend, the pagoda houses eight hairs from Gautama, the historical Buddha. PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    TwantayPotterySheds2015002.jpg
  • 05 JUNE 2014 - YANGON, YANGON REGION, MYANMAR:  A monk walks down a covered walkway at Ngahtatgyi Paya (Pagoda) in Yangon, Myanmar. Yangon, with a population of over five million, continues to be the country's largest city and the most important commercial center.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 JUNE 2014 - YANGON, YANGON REGION, MYANMAR:  A covered walkway at Chauktatgyi Paya (Pagoda) in Yangon, Myanmar. Yangon, with a population of over five million, continues to be the country's largest city and the most important commercial center.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 04 JUNE 2014 - YANGON, YANGON REGION, MYANMAR: A woman touches her forehead to a deity for good luck in Botataung Paya (Pagoda) in Yangon, Myanmar (Rangoon, Burma). Botataung is one of the most famous pagodas in Yangon with maze like interior of gold leaf covered walls. The pagoda houses a hair from the Buddha and is one of the most sacred sites in Burma. Yangon, with a population of over five million, continues to be the country's largest city and the most important commercial center.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    Yangon2014017.jpg
  • 04 JUNE 2014 - YANGON, YANGON REGION, MYANMAR: A woman prays in Botataung Paya (Pagoda) in Yangon, Myanmar (Rangoon, Burma). Botataung is one of the most famous pagodas in Yangon with maze like interior of gold leaf covered walls. The pagoda houses a hair from the Buddha and is one of the most sacred sites in Burma. Yangon, with a population of over five million, continues to be the country's largest city and the most important commercial center.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    Yangon2014013.jpg
  • 04 JUNE 2014 - YANGON, YANGON REGION, MYANMAR: A woman prays in Botataung Paya (Pagoda) in Yangon, Myanmar (Rangoon, Burma). Botataung is one of the most famous pagodas in Yangon with maze like interior of gold leaf covered walls. The pagoda houses a hair from the Buddha and is one of the most sacred sites in Burma. Yangon, with a population of over five million, continues to be the country's largest city and the most important commercial center.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    Yangon2014012.jpg
  • 05 JUNE 2014 - YANGON, YANGON REGION, MYANMAR:  A woman throws water on a Buddha statue to make merit at Chauktatgyi Paya (Pagoda) in Yangon, Myanmar. Yangon, with a population of over five million, continues to be the country's largest city and the most important commercial center.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 JUNE 2014 - YANGON, YANGON REGION, MYANMAR: A Buddhist monk waits to see people at Chauktatgyi Paya (pagoda) in Yangon, Myanmar (Rangoon, Burma). Yangon, with a population of over five million, continues to be the country's largest city and the most important commercial center.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    Yangon2014028.jpg
  • 04 JUNE 2014 - YANGON, YANGON REGION, MYANMAR: A woman prays in Botataung Paya (Pagoda) in Yangon, Myanmar (Rangoon, Burma). Botataung is one of the most famous pagodas in Yangon with maze like interior of gold leaf covered walls. The pagoda houses a hair from the Buddha and is one of the most sacred sites in Burma. Yangon, with a population of over five million, continues to be the country's largest city and the most important commercial center.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 30 OCTOBER 2015 - TWANTE, MYANMAR:   A vendor makes offering baskets for people who want to make merit at the temple in the main entrance to the Shwe San Taw Pagoda (Paya) in Twante, also spelled Twantay. The pagoda was established more than 2500 years ago, although constantly rebuilt and renovated. According to Burmese history and local legend, the pagoda houses eight hairs from Gautama, the historical Buddha. PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    TwantayPotterySheds2015003.jpg
  • 30 OCTOBER 2015 - TWANTE, MYANMAR:  Shwe San Taw Pagoda (Paya) in Twante, also spelled Twantay. The pagoda was established more than 2500 years ago, although constantly rebuilt and renovated. According to Burmese history and local legend, the pagoda houses eight hairs from Gautama, the historical Buddha. PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    TwantayPotterySheds2015001.jpg
  • 05 JUNE 2014 - YANGON, YANGON REGION, MYANMAR:  A statue of the Buddha leading his arahants (enlightened ones) at Ngahtatgyi Paya (Pagoda) in Yangon, Myanmar. Yangon, with a population of over five million, continues to be the country's largest city and the most important commercial center.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    Yangon2014033.jpg
  • 04 JUNE 2014 - YANGON, YANGON REGION, MYANMAR: A woman wraps a deity to make merit for good luck in Botataung Paya (Pagoda) in Yangon, Myanmar (Rangoon, Burma). Botataung is one of the most famous pagodas in Yangon with maze like interior of gold leaf covered walls. The pagoda houses a hair from the Buddha and is one of the most sacred sites in Burma. Yangon, with a population of over five million, continues to be the country's largest city and the most important commercial center.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    Yangon2014016.jpg
  • 04 JUNE 2014 - YANGON, YANGON REGION, MYANMAR: A woman prays in Botataung Paya (Pagoda) in Yangon, Myanmar (Rangoon, Burma). Botataung is one of the most famous pagodas in Yangon with maze like interior of gold leaf covered walls. The pagoda houses a hair from the Buddha and is one of the most sacred sites in Burma. Yangon, with a population of over five million, continues to be the country's largest city and the most important commercial center.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    Yangon2014011.jpg
  • 04 JUNE 2014 - YANGON, YANGON REGION, MYANMAR: A woman prays in Botataung Paya (Pagoda) in Yangon, Myanmar (Rangoon, Burma). Botataung is one of the most famous pagodas in Yangon with maze like interior of gold leaf covered walls. The pagoda houses a hair from the Buddha and is one of the most sacred sites in Burma. Yangon, with a population of over five million, continues to be the country's largest city and the most important commercial center.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    Yangon2014009.jpg
  • 28 OCTOBER 2015 - YANGON, MYANMAR:  A woman and her daughter pray during observances of Thadingyut at Botataung Pagoda in Yangon. Botataung Pagoda was first built by the Mon, a Burmese ethnic minority, around the same time as was Shwedagon Pagoda, over 2500 years ago. The Thadingyut Festival, the Lighting Festival of Myanmar, is held on the full moon day of the Burmese Lunar month of Thadingyut. As a custom, it is held at the end of the Buddhist lent (Vassa). The Thadingyut festival is the celebration to welcome the Buddha’s descent from heaven.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 28 OCTOBER 2015 - YANGON, MYANMAR:     A woman lights oil lamps during observances of Thadingyut at Botataung Pagoda in Yangon. Botataung Pagoda was first built by the Mon, a Burmese ethnic minority, around the same time as was Shwedagon Pagoda, over 2500 years ago. The Thadingyut Festival, the Lighting Festival of Myanmar, is held on the full moon day of the Burmese Lunar month of Thadingyut. As a custom, it is held at the end of the Buddhist lent (Vassa). The Thadingyut festival is the celebration to welcome the Buddha’s descent from heaven.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 28 OCTOBER 2015 - YANGON, MYANMAR:     People light oil lamps during observances of Thadingyut at Botataung Pagoda in Yangon. Botataung Pagoda was first built by the Mon, a Burmese ethnic minority, around the same time as was Shwedagon Pagoda, over 2500 years ago. The Thadingyut Festival, the Lighting Festival of Myanmar, is held on the full moon day of the Burmese Lunar month of Thadingyut. As a custom, it is held at the end of the Buddhist lent (Vassa). The Thadingyut festival is the celebration to welcome the Buddha’s descent from heaven.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    TazaungdIaing032.jpg
  • 28 OCTOBER 2015 - YANGON, MYANMAR: A boy looks at inflatable toys for sale during observances of Thadingyut at Botataung Pagoda in Yangon. Botataung Pagoda was first built by the Mon, a Burmese ethnic minority, around the same time as was Shwedagon Pagoda, over 2500 years ago. The Thadingyut Festival, the Lighting Festival of Myanmar, is held on the full moon day of the Burmese Lunar month of Thadingyut. As a custom, it is held at the end of the Buddhist lent (Vassa). The Thadingyut festival is the celebration to welcome the Buddha’s descent from heaven.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 28 OCTOBER 2015 - YANGON, MYANMAR: A man and his son pray during observances of Thadingyut at Botataung Pagoda in Yangon. Botataung Pagoda was first built by the Mon, a Burmese ethnic minority, around the same time as was Shwedagon Pagoda, over 2500 years ago. The Thadingyut Festival, the Lighting Festival of Myanmar, is held on the full moon day of the Burmese Lunar month of Thadingyut. As a custom, it is held at the end of the Buddhist lent (Vassa). The Thadingyut festival is the celebration to welcome the Buddha’s descent from heaven.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 28 OCTOBER 2015 - YANGON, MYANMAR: A boy looks at inflatable toys for sale during observances of Thadingyut at Botataung Pagoda in Yangon. Botataung Pagoda was first built by the Mon, a Burmese ethnic minority, around the same time as was Shwedagon Pagoda, over 2500 years ago. The Thadingyut Festival, the Lighting Festival of Myanmar, is held on the full moon day of the Burmese Lunar month of Thadingyut. As a custom, it is held at the end of the Buddhist lent (Vassa). The Thadingyut festival is the celebration to welcome the Buddha’s descent from heaven.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 28 OCTOBER 2015 - YANGON, MYANMAR: A woman prays by touching her forehead to the finger of a statue during observances of Thadingyut at Botataung Pagoda in Yangon. Botataung Pagoda was first built by the Mon, a Burmese ethnic minority, around the same time as was Shwedagon Pagoda, over 2500 years ago. The Thadingyut Festival, the Lighting Festival of Myanmar, is held on the full moon day of the Burmese Lunar month of Thadingyut. As a custom, it is held at the end of the Buddhist lent (Vassa). The Thadingyut festival is the celebration to welcome the Buddha’s descent from heaven.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 28 OCTOBER 2015 - YANGON, MYANMAR: A woman prays in a niche in Botataung Pagoda during observances of Thadingyut in Yangon. Botataung Pagoda was first built by the Mon, a Burmese ethnic minority, around the same time as was Shwedagon Pagoda, over 2500 years ago. The Thadingyut Festival, the Lighting Festival of Myanmar, is held on the full moon day of the Burmese Lunar month of Thadingyut. As a custom, it is held at the end of the Buddhist lent (Vassa). The Thadingyut festival is the celebration to welcome the Buddha’s descent from heaven.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 28 OCTOBER 2015 - YANGON, MYANMAR: A woman lights candles while praying at a statue of the Buddha during observances of Thadingyut at Botataung Pagoda in Yangon. Botataung Pagoda was first built by the Mon, a Burmese ethnic minority, around the same time as was Shwedagon Pagoda, over 2500 years ago. The Thadingyut Festival, the Lighting Festival of Myanmar, is held on the full moon day of the Burmese Lunar month of Thadingyut. As a custom, it is held at the end of the Buddhist lent (Vassa). The Thadingyut festival is the celebration to welcome the Buddha’s descent from heaven.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 28 OCTOBER 2015 - YANGON, MYANMAR:    People pray in front of oil lamps and candles during observances of Thadingyut at Botataung Pagoda in Yangon. Botataung Pagoda was first built by the Mon, a Burmese ethnic minority, around the same time as was Shwedagon Pagoda, over 2500 years ago. The Thadingyut Festival, the Lighting Festival of Myanmar, is held on the full moon day of the Burmese Lunar month of Thadingyut. As a custom, it is held at the end of the Buddhist lent (Vassa). The Thadingyut festival is the celebration to welcome the Buddha’s descent from heaven.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 28 OCTOBER 2015 - YANGON, MYANMAR: A boy lights oil lamps during observances of Thadingyut at Botataung Pagoda in Yangon. Botataung Pagoda was first built by the Mon, a Burmese ethnic minority, around the same time as was Shwedagon Pagoda, over 2500 years ago. The Thadingyut Festival, the Lighting Festival of Myanmar, is held on the full moon day of the Burmese Lunar month of Thadingyut. As a custom, it is held at the end of the Buddhist lent (Vassa). The Thadingyut festival is the celebration to welcome the Buddha’s descent from heaven.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 28 OCTOBER 2015 - YANGON, MYANMAR: Men pray at a statue of the Buddha during observances of Thadingyut at Botataung Pagoda in Yangon. Botataung Pagoda was first built by the Mon, a Burmese ethnic minority, around the same time as was Shwedagon Pagoda, over 2500 years ago. The Thadingyut Festival, the Lighting Festival of Myanmar, is held on the full moon day of the Burmese Lunar month of Thadingyut. As a custom, it is held at the end of the Buddhist lent (Vassa). The Thadingyut festival is the celebration to welcome the Buddha’s descent from heaven.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 28 OCTOBER 2015 - YANGON, MYANMAR: A man prays at a statue of the Buddha during observances of Thadingyut at Botataung Pagoda in Yangon. Botataung Pagoda was first built by the Mon, a Burmese ethnic minority, around the same time as was Shwedagon Pagoda, over 2500 years ago. The Thadingyut Festival, the Lighting Festival of Myanmar, is held on the full moon day of the Burmese Lunar month of Thadingyut. As a custom, it is held at the end of the Buddhist lent (Vassa). The Thadingyut festival is the celebration to welcome the Buddha’s descent from heaven.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 28 OCTOBER 2015 - YANGON, MYANMAR: A boy looks at inflatable toys for sale during observances of Thadingyut at Botataung Pagoda in Yangon. Botataung Pagoda was first built by the Mon, a Burmese ethnic minority, around the same time as was Shwedagon Pagoda, over 2500 years ago. The Thadingyut Festival, the Lighting Festival of Myanmar, is held on the full moon day of the Burmese Lunar month of Thadingyut. As a custom, it is held at the end of the Buddhist lent (Vassa). The Thadingyut festival is the celebration to welcome the Buddha’s descent from heaven.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 28 OCTOBER 2015 - YANGON, MYANMAR: A woman lights candles while praying at a statue of the Buddha during observances of Thadingyut at Botataung Pagoda in Yangon. Botataung Pagoda was first built by the Mon, a Burmese ethnic minority, around the same time as was Shwedagon Pagoda, over 2500 years ago. The Thadingyut Festival, the Lighting Festival of Myanmar, is held on the full moon day of the Burmese Lunar month of Thadingyut. As a custom, it is held at the end of the Buddhist lent (Vassa). The Thadingyut festival is the celebration to welcome the Buddha’s descent from heaven.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 28 OCTOBER 2015 - YANGON, MYANMAR: A woman prays by touching her forehead to the finger of a statue during observances of Thadingyut at Botataung Pagoda in Yangon. Botataung Pagoda was first built by the Mon, a Burmese ethnic minority, around the same time as was Shwedagon Pagoda, over 2500 years ago. The Thadingyut Festival, the Lighting Festival of Myanmar, is held on the full moon day of the Burmese Lunar month of Thadingyut. As a custom, it is held at the end of the Buddhist lent (Vassa). The Thadingyut festival is the celebration to welcome the Buddha’s descent from heaven.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 28 OCTOBER 2015 - YANGON, MYANMAR:     A woman lights oil lamps during observances of Thadingyut at Botataung Pagoda in Yangon. Botataung Pagoda was first built by the Mon, a Burmese ethnic minority, around the same time as was Shwedagon Pagoda, over 2500 years ago. The Thadingyut Festival, the Lighting Festival of Myanmar, is held on the full moon day of the Burmese Lunar month of Thadingyut. As a custom, it is held at the end of the Buddhist lent (Vassa). The Thadingyut festival is the celebration to welcome the Buddha’s descent from heaven.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 28 OCTOBER 2015 - YANGON, MYANMAR:     Women light oil lamps during observances of Thadingyut at Botataung Pagoda in Yangon. Botataung Pagoda was first built by the Mon, a Burmese ethnic minority, around the same time as was Shwedagon Pagoda, over 2500 years ago. The Thadingyut Festival, the Lighting Festival of Myanmar, is held on the full moon day of the Burmese Lunar month of Thadingyut. As a custom, it is held at the end of the Buddhist lent (Vassa). The Thadingyut festival is the celebration to welcome the Buddha’s descent from heaven.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 28 OCTOBER 2015 - YANGON, MYANMAR: A woman prays during observances of Thadingyut at Botataung Pagoda in Yangon. Botataung Pagoda was first built by the Mon, a Burmese ethnic minority, around the same time as was Shwedagon Pagoda, over 2500 years ago. The Thadingyut Festival, the Lighting Festival of Myanmar, is held on the full moon day of the Burmese Lunar month of Thadingyut. As a custom, it is held at the end of the Buddhist lent (Vassa). The Thadingyut festival is the celebration to welcome the Buddha’s descent from heaven.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 18 NOVEMBER 2017 - YANGON, MYANMAR: A woman prays in a shrine thought to bring material wealth to devotees at Botataung Pagoda in Yangon. Pope Francis is visiting Myanmar, September 27-30. It will be the first visit by a Pope to the overwhelmingly Buddhist nation. He will meet with the Aung San Suu Kyi and other political leaders and will participate in two masses in Yangon. The Pope is expected to talk about Rohingya issue while he is in Myanmar. The Rohingya are persecuted Muslim minority in Rakhine state in western Myanmar. It's not clear how Myanmar's politically powerful nationalist monks will react if the Pope openly talks about the Rohingya. In the past, the monks have led marches and demonstrations against foreign diplomatic missions when foreign ambassadors have spoken in defense of the Rohingya. There is not much visible sign of the Pope's imminent visit in Yangon, which is estimated to be more than 90% Buddhist.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 18 NOVEMBER 2017 - YANGON, MYANMAR:     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 18 NOVEMBER 2017 - YANGON, MYANMAR: Buddhist monks at Botataung Pagoda in Yangon. Pope Francis is visiting Myanmar, September 27-30. It will be the first visit by a Pope to the overwhelmingly Buddhist nation. He will meet with the Aung San Suu Kyi and other political leaders and will participate in two masses in Yangon. The Pope is expected to talk about Rohingya issue while he is in Myanmar. The Rohingya are persecuted Muslim minority in Rakhine state in western Myanmar. It's not clear how Myanmar's politically powerful nationalist monks will react if the Pope openly talks about the Rohingya. In the past, the monks have led marches and demonstrations against foreign diplomatic missions when foreign ambassadors have spoken in defense of the Rohingya. There is not much visible sign of the Pope's imminent visit in Yangon, which is estimated to be more than 90% Buddhist.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 31 OCTOBER 2015 - YANGON, MYANMAR: Lighting candles and offering prayers as a form of merit making at Shwedagon Pagoda. Shwedagon Pagoda is officially known as Shwedagon Zedi Daw and is also called the Great Dagon Pagoda or the Golden Pagoda. It is a 99 metres (325 ft) tall pagoda and stupa located in Yangon, Burma. The pagoda lies to the west of on Singuttara Hill, and dominates the skyline of the city. It is the most sacred Buddhist pagoda in Myanmar and contains relics of four past Buddhas: the staff of Kakusandha, the water filter of Koṇāgamana, a piece of the robe of Kassapa and eight strands of hair from Gautama, the historical Buddha. The pagoda was built between the 6th and 10th centuries by the Mon people, who used to dominate the area around what is now Yangon (Rangoon). The pagoda has been renovated numerous times through the centuries. Millions of Burmese and tens of thousands of tourists visit the pagoda every year, which is the most visited site in Yangon.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 28 OCTOBER 2015 - THANLYNN, MYANMAR:  A monk in meditation during observances of Thadingyut at Kyaik Khauk Pagoda. The Thadingyut Festival, the Lighting Festival of Myanmar, is held on the full moon day of the Burmese Lunar month of Thadingyut. As a custom, it is held at the end of the Buddhist lent (Vassa). The Thadingyut festival is the celebration to welcome the Buddha’s descent from heaven.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 01 NOVEMBER 2014 - YANGON, MYANMAR: People cross Sule Road in front of Sule Pagoda in Yangon. Sule Pagoda is one of the oldest temples in Yangon. In the past it was used as a rallying point for pro-democracy protestors.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 07 JUNE 2014 - YANGON, YANGON REGION, MYANMAR:  A novice monk with this friends at Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon (Rangoon), Myanmar (Burma). Shwedagon Pagoda is officially called Shwedagon Zedi Daw and is also known as the Great Dagon Pagoda and the Golden Pagoda. It’s a 99 metres (325 ft) gilded pagoda and stupa located in Yangon. It is the most sacred Buddhist pagoda in Myanmar with relics of the past four Buddhas enshrined within: the staff of Kakusandha, the water filter of Koṇāgamana, a piece of the robe of Kassapa and eight strands of hair from Gautama, the historical Buddha.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 JUNE 2013 - YANGON, MYANMAR:  Women who volunteer to "make merit" clean the grounds of Shwedagon Pagoda. The Shwedagon Pagoda is officially known as Shwedagon Zedi Daw and is also called the Great Dagon Pagoda or the Golden Pagoda. It is a 99 metres (325 ft) tall pagoda and stupa located in Yangon, Burma. The pagoda lies to the west of on Singuttara Hill, and dominates the skyline of the city. It is the most sacred Buddhist pagoda in Myanmar and contains relics of the past four Buddhas enshrined: the staff of Kakusandha, the water filter of Koṇāgamana, a piece of the robe of Kassapa and eight strands of hair fromGautama, the historical Buddha. The pagoda was built between the 6th and 10th centuries by the Mon people, who used to dominate the area around what is now Yangon (Rangoon). The pagoda has been renovated numerous times through the centuries. Millions of Burmese and tens of thousands of tourists visit the pagoda every year, which is the most visited site in Yangon. PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 JUNE 2013 - YANGON, MYANMAR: People bathe a statue of the Buddha to make merit at Shwedagon Pagoda. Shwedagon Pagoda is officially known as Shwedagon Zedi Daw and is also called the Great Dagon Pagoda or the Golden Pagoda. It is a 99 meter (325 ft) tall pagoda and stupa located in Yangon, Burma. The pagoda lies to the west of on Singuttara Hill, and dominates the skyline of the city. It is the most sacred Buddhist pagoda in Myanmar and contains relics of the past four Buddhas enshrined: the staff of Kakusandha, the water filter of Koṇāgamana, a piece of the robe of Kassapa and eight strands of hair from Gautama, the historical Buddha. Burmese believe the pagoda was established as early ca 540BC, but archaeological suggests it was built between the 6th and 10th centuries. The pagoda has been renovated numerous times through the centuries. Millions of Burmese and tens of thousands of tourists visit the pagoda every year, which is the most visited site in Yangon.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 JUNE 2013 - YANGON, MYANMAR: Shwedagon Pagoda in the evening. Shwedagon Pagoda is officially known as Shwedagon Zedi Daw and is also called the Great Dagon Pagoda or the Golden Pagoda. It is a 99 meter (325 ft) tall pagoda and stupa located in Yangon, Burma. The pagoda lies to the west of on Singuttara Hill, and dominates the skyline of the city. It is the most sacred Buddhist pagoda in Myanmar and contains relics of the past four Buddhas enshrined: the staff of Kakusandha, the water filter of Koṇāgamana, a piece of the robe of Kassapa and eight strands of hair from Gautama, the historical Buddha. Burmese believe the pagoda was established as early ca 540BC, but archaeological suggests it was built between the 6th and 10th centuries. The pagoda has been renovated numerous times through the centuries. Millions of Burmese and tens of thousands of tourists visit the pagoda every year, which is the most visited site in Yangon. PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 JUNE 2013 - YANGON, MYANMAR: A woman prays at Shwedagon Pagoda. The Shwedagon Pagoda is officially known as Shwedagon Zedi Daw and is also called the Great Dagon Pagoda or the Golden Pagoda. It is a 99 metres (325 ft) tall pagoda and stupa located in Yangon, Burma. The pagoda lies to the west of on Singuttara Hill, and dominates the skyline of the city. It is the most sacred Buddhist pagoda in Myanmar and contains relics of the past four Buddhas enshrined: the staff of Kakusandha, the water filter of Koṇāgamana, a piece of the robe of Kassapa and eight strands of hair fromGautama, the historical Buddha. The pagoda was built between the 6th and 10th centuries by the Mon people, who used to dominate the area around what is now Yangon (Rangoon). The pagoda has been renovated numerous times through the centuries. Millions of Burmese and tens of thousands of tourists visit the pagoda every year, which is the most visited site in Yangon.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 JUNE 2013 - YANGON, MYANMAR:  Buddhist novices pray at Shwedagon Pagoda. Shwedagon Pagoda is officially known as Shwedagon Zedi Daw and is also called the Great Dagon Pagoda or the Golden Pagoda. It is a 99 meter (325 ft) tall pagoda and stupa located in Yangon, Burma. The pagoda lies to the west of on Singuttara Hill, and dominates the skyline of the city. It is the most sacred Buddhist pagoda in Myanmar and contains relics of the past four Buddhas enshrined: the staff of Kakusandha, the water filter of Koṇāgamana, a piece of the robe of Kassapa and eight strands of hair from Gautama, the historical Buddha. Burmese believe the pagoda was established as early ca 540BC, but archaeological suggests it was built between the 6th and 10th centuries. The pagoda has been renovated numerous times through the centuries. Millions of Burmese and tens of thousands of tourists visit the pagoda every year, which is the most visited site in Yangon. PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 JUNE 2013 - YANGON, MYANMAR: Buddhist monks at Shwedagon Pagoda. Shwedagon Pagoda is officially known as Shwedagon Zedi Daw and is also called the Great Dagon Pagoda or the Golden Pagoda. It is a 99 meter (325 ft) tall pagoda and stupa located in Yangon, Burma. The pagoda lies to the west of on Singuttara Hill, and dominates the skyline of the city. It is the most sacred Buddhist pagoda in Myanmar and contains relics of the past four Buddhas enshrined: the staff of Kakusandha, the water filter of Koṇāgamana, a piece of the robe of Kassapa and eight strands of hair from Gautama, the historical Buddha. Burmese believe the pagoda was established as early ca 540BC, but archaeological suggests it was built between the 6th and 10th centuries. The pagoda has been renovated numerous times through the centuries. Millions of Burmese and tens of thousands of tourists visit the pagoda every year, which is the most visited site in Yangon. PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 18 NOVEMBER 2017 - YANGON, MYANMAR: A woman prays in a shrine thought to bring material wealth to devotees at Botataung Pagoda in Yangon. Pope Francis is visiting Myanmar, September 27-30. It will be the first visit by a Pope to the overwhelmingly Buddhist nation. He will meet with the Aung San Suu Kyi and other political leaders and will participate in two masses in Yangon. The Pope is expected to talk about Rohingya issue while he is in Myanmar. The Rohingya are persecuted Muslim minority in Rakhine state in western Myanmar. It's not clear how Myanmar's politically powerful nationalist monks will react if the Pope openly talks about the Rohingya. In the past, the monks have led marches and demonstrations against foreign diplomatic missions when foreign ambassadors have spoken in defense of the Rohingya. There is not much visible sign of the Pope's imminent visit in Yangon, which is estimated to be more than 90% Buddhist.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 10 NOVEMBER 2015 - YANGON, MYANMAR:    Sule Pagoda, on Sule Pagoda Rd, is located in the heart of downtown Yangon, occupying the center of the city. According to legend, it was built before the Shwedagon Pagoda during the time of the Buddha, making it more than 2,500 years old. The Sule Pagoda has been the focal point of both Yangon and Burmese politics. It was a rallying point in both the 1988 uprisings and 2007 Saffron Revolution.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 07 JUNE 2014 - YANGON, YANGON REGION, MYANMAR: Buddhist monks in front of a statue of the Buddha at Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon. Shwedagon Pagoda is officially called Shwedagon Zedi Daw and is also known as the Great Dagon Pagoda and the Golden Pagoda. It’s a 99 metres (325 ft) gilded pagoda and stupa located in Yangon. It is the most sacred Buddhist pagoda in Myanmar with relics of the past four Buddhas enshrined within: the staff of Kakusandha, the water filter of Koṇāgamana, a piece of the robe of Kassapa and eight strands of hair from Gautama, the historical Buddha.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 07 JUNE 2014 - YANGON, YANGON REGION, MYANMAR:  Monks at Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon (Rangoon), Myanmar (Burma). Shwedagon Pagoda is officially called Shwedagon Zedi Daw and is also known as the Great Dagon Pagoda and the Golden Pagoda. It’s a 99 metres (325 ft) gilded pagoda and stupa located in Yangon. It is the most sacred Buddhist pagoda in Myanmar with relics of the past four Buddhas enshrined within: the staff of Kakusandha, the water filter of Koṇāgamana, a piece of the robe of Kassapa and eight strands of hair from Gautama, the historical Buddha.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 07 JUNE 2014 - YANGON, YANGON REGION, MYANMAR: A Burmese hermit monk walks around Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon. Shwedagon Pagoda is officially called Shwedagon Zedi Daw and is also known as the Great Dagon Pagoda and the Golden Pagoda. It’s a 99 metres (325 ft) gilded pagoda and stupa located in Yangon. It is the most sacred Buddhist pagoda in Myanmar with relics of the past four Buddhas enshrined within: the staff of Kakusandha, the water filter of Koṇāgamana, a piece of the robe of Kassapa and eight strands of hair from Gautama, the historical Buddha.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 JUNE 2013 - YANGON, MYANMAR: A Buddhist nun prays at Shwedagon Pagoda. The Shwedagon Pagoda is officially known as Shwedagon Zedi Daw and is also called the Great Dagon Pagoda or the Golden Pagoda. It is a 99 metres (325 ft) tall pagoda and stupa located in Yangon, Burma. The pagoda lies to the west of on Singuttara Hill, and dominates the skyline of the city. It is the most sacred Buddhist pagoda in Myanmar and contains relics of the past four Buddhas enshrined: the staff of Kakusandha, the water filter of Koṇāgamana, a piece of the robe of Kassapa and eight strands of hair fromGautama, the historical Buddha. The pagoda was built between the 6th and 10th centuries by the Mon people, who used to dominate the area around what is now Yangon (Rangoon). The pagoda has been renovated numerous times through the centuries. Millions of Burmese and tens of thousands of tourists visit the pagoda every year, which is the most visited site in Yangon.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 JUNE 2013 - YANGON, MYANMAR: People bathe a statue to make merit at Shwedagon Pagoda. The Shwedagon Pagoda is officially known as Shwedagon Zedi Daw and is also called the Great Dagon Pagoda or the Golden Pagoda. It is a 99 metres (325 ft) tall pagoda and stupa located in Yangon, Burma. The pagoda lies to the west of on Singuttara Hill, and dominates the skyline of the city. It is the most sacred Buddhist pagoda in Myanmar and contains relics of the past four Buddhas enshrined: the staff of Kakusandha, the water filter of Koṇāgamana, a piece of the robe of Kassapa and eight strands of hair fromGautama, the historical Buddha. The pagoda was built between the 6th and 10th centuries by the Mon people, who used to dominate the area around what is now Yangon (Rangoon). The pagoda has been renovated numerous times through the centuries. Millions of Burmese and tens of thousands of tourists visit the pagoda every year, which is the most visited site in Yangon.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 JUNE 2013 - YANGON, MYANMAR:  Women pray at Shwedagon Pagoda. Shwedagon Pagoda is officially known as Shwedagon Zedi Daw and is also called the Great Dagon Pagoda or the Golden Pagoda. It is a 99 meter (325 ft) tall pagoda and stupa located in Yangon, Burma. The pagoda lies to the west of on Singuttara Hill, and dominates the skyline of the city. It is the most sacred Buddhist pagoda in Myanmar and contains relics of the past four Buddhas enshrined: the staff of Kakusandha, the water filter of Koṇāgamana, a piece of the robe of Kassapa and eight strands of hair from Gautama, the historical Buddha. Burmese believe the pagoda was established as early ca 540BC, but archaeological suggests it was built between the 6th and 10th centuries. The pagoda has been renovated numerous times through the centuries. Millions of Burmese and tens of thousands of tourists visit the pagoda every year, which is the most visited site in Yangon. PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 JUNE 2013 - YANGON, MYANMAR: A man prays with prayer beads at Shwedagon Pagoda. The Shwedagon Pagoda is officially known as Shwedagon Zedi Daw and is also called the Great Dagon Pagoda or the Golden Pagoda. It is a 99 metres (325 ft) tall pagoda and stupa located in Yangon, Burma. The pagoda lies to the west of on Singuttara Hill, and dominates the skyline of the city. It is the most sacred Buddhist pagoda in Myanmar and contains relics of the past four Buddhas enshrined: the staff of Kakusandha, the water filter of Koṇāgamana, a piece of the robe of Kassapa and eight strands of hair fromGautama, the historical Buddha. The pagoda was built between the 6th and 10th centuries by the Mon people, who used to dominate the area around what is now Yangon (Rangoon). The pagoda has been renovated numerous times through the centuries. Millions of Burmese and tens of thousands of tourists visit the pagoda every year, which is the most visited site in Yangon.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 18 NOVEMBER 2017 - YANGON, MYANMAR: A woman prays in a shrine thought to bring material wealth to devotees at Botataung Pagoda in Yangon. Pope Francis is visiting Myanmar, September 27-30. It will be the first visit by a Pope to the overwhelmingly Buddhist nation. He will meet with the Aung San Suu Kyi and other political leaders and will participate in two masses in Yangon. The Pope is expected to talk about Rohingya issue while he is in Myanmar. The Rohingya are persecuted Muslim minority in Rakhine state in western Myanmar. It's not clear how Myanmar's politically powerful nationalist monks will react if the Pope openly talks about the Rohingya. In the past, the monks have led marches and demonstrations against foreign diplomatic missions when foreign ambassadors have spoken in defense of the Rohingya. There is not much visible sign of the Pope's imminent visit in Yangon, which is estimated to be more than 90% Buddhist.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 18 NOVEMBER 2017 - YANGON, MYANMAR: A man meditates in a chamber in the base of Botataung Pagoda in Yangon. Pope Francis is visiting Myanmar, September 27-30. It will be the first visit by a Pope to the overwhelmingly Buddhist nation. He will meet with the Aung San Suu Kyi and other political leaders and will participate in two masses in Yangon. The Pope is expected to talk about Rohingya issue while he is in Myanmar. The Rohingya are persecuted Muslim minority in Rakhine state in western Myanmar. It's not clear how Myanmar's politically powerful nationalist monks will react if the Pope openly talks about the Rohingya. In the past, the monks have led marches and demonstrations against foreign diplomatic missions when foreign ambassadors have spoken in defense of the Rohingya. There is not much visible sign of the Pope's imminent visit in Yangon, which is estimated to be more than 90% Buddhist.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 18 NOVEMBER 2017 - YANGON, MYANMAR: A woman prays at Botataung Pagoda in Yangon. Pope Francis is visiting Myanmar, September 27-30. It will be the first visit by a Pope to the overwhelmingly Buddhist nation. He will meet with the Aung San Suu Kyi and other political leaders and will participate in two masses in Yangon. The Pope is expected to talk about Rohingya issue while he is in Myanmar. The Rohingya are persecuted Muslim minority in Rakhine state in western Myanmar. It's not clear how Myanmar's politically powerful nationalist monks will react if the Pope openly talks about the Rohingya. In the past, the monks have led marches and demonstrations against foreign diplomatic missions when foreign ambassadors have spoken in defense of the Rohingya. There is not much visible sign of the Pope's imminent visit in Yangon, which is estimated to be more than 90% Buddhist.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 18 NOVEMBER 2017 - YANGON, MYANMAR: People pray at Botataung Pagoda in Yangon. Pope Francis is visiting Myanmar, September 27-30. It will be the first visit by a Pope to the overwhelmingly Buddhist nation. He will meet with the Aung San Suu Kyi and other political leaders and will participate in two masses in Yangon. The Pope is expected to talk about Rohingya issue while he is in Myanmar. The Rohingya are persecuted Muslim minority in Rakhine state in western Myanmar. It's not clear how Myanmar's politically powerful nationalist monks will react if the Pope openly talks about the Rohingya. In the past, the monks have led marches and demonstrations against foreign diplomatic missions when foreign ambassadors have spoken in defense of the Rohingya. There is not much visible sign of the Pope's imminent visit in Yangon, which is estimated to be more than 90% Buddhist.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 18 NOVEMBER 2017 - YANGON, MYANMAR: A woman prays in a shrine thought to bring material wealth to devotees at Botataung Pagoda in Yangon. Pope Francis is visiting Myanmar, September 27-30. It will be the first visit by a Pope to the overwhelmingly Buddhist nation. He will meet with the Aung San Suu Kyi and other political leaders and will participate in two masses in Yangon. The Pope is expected to talk about Rohingya issue while he is in Myanmar. The Rohingya are persecuted Muslim minority in Rakhine state in western Myanmar. It's not clear how Myanmar's politically powerful nationalist monks will react if the Pope openly talks about the Rohingya. In the past, the monks have led marches and demonstrations against foreign diplomatic missions when foreign ambassadors have spoken in defense of the Rohingya. There is not much visible sign of the Pope's imminent visit in Yangon, which is estimated to be more than 90% Buddhist.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 18 NOVEMBER 2017 - YANGON, MYANMAR: A man bangs a prayer gong at Botataung Pagoda in Yangon. Pope Francis is visiting Myanmar, September 27-30. It will be the first visit by a Pope to the overwhelmingly Buddhist nation. He will meet with the Aung San Suu Kyi and other political leaders and will participate in two masses in Yangon. The Pope is expected to talk about Rohingya issue while he is in Myanmar. The Rohingya are persecuted Muslim minority in Rakhine state in western Myanmar. It's not clear how Myanmar's politically powerful nationalist monks will react if the Pope openly talks about the Rohingya. In the past, the monks have led marches and demonstrations against foreign diplomatic missions when foreign ambassadors have spoken in defense of the Rohingya. There is not much visible sign of the Pope's imminent visit in Yangon, which is estimated to be more than 90% Buddhist.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 18 NOVEMBER 2017 - YANGON, MYANMAR: People pray at Sule Pagoda in central Yangon. Pope Francis is visiting Myanmar, September 27-30. It will be the first visit by a Pope to the overwhelmingly Buddhist nation. He will meet with the Aung San Suu Kyi and other political leaders and will participate in two masses in Yangon. The Pope is expected to talk about Rohingya issue while he is in Myanmar. The Rohingya are persecuted Muslim minority in Rakhine state in western Myanmar. It's not clear how Myanmar's politically powerful nationalist monks will react if the Pope openly talks about the Rohingya. In the past, the monks have led marches and demonstrations against foreign diplomatic missions when foreign ambassadors have spoken in defense of the Rohingya. There is not much visible sign of the Pope's imminent visit in Yangon, which is estimated to be more than 90% Buddhist.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 18 NOVEMBER 2017 - YANGON, MYANMAR: People walk past Sule Pagoda in central Yangon. Pope Francis is visiting Myanmar, September 27-30. It will be the first visit by a Pope to the overwhelmingly Buddhist nation. He will meet with the Aung San Suu Kyi and other political leaders and will participate in two masses in Yangon. The Pope is expected to talk about Rohingya issue while he is in Myanmar. The Rohingya are persecuted Muslim minority in Rakhine state in western Myanmar. It's not clear how Myanmar's politically powerful nationalist monks will react if the Pope openly talks about the Rohingya. In the past, the monks have led marches and demonstrations against foreign diplomatic missions when foreign ambassadors have spoken in defense of the Rohingya. There is not much visible sign of the Pope's imminent visit in Yangon, which is estimated to be more than 90% Buddhist.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 31 OCTOBER 2015 - YANGON, MYANMAR: Shwedagon Pagoda at night. Shwedagon Pagoda is officially known as Shwedagon Zedi Daw and is also called the Great Dagon Pagoda or the Golden Pagoda. It is a 99 metres (325 ft) tall pagoda and stupa located in Yangon, Burma. The pagoda lies to the west of on Singuttara Hill, and dominates the skyline of the city. It is the most sacred Buddhist pagoda in Myanmar and contains relics of four past Buddhas: the staff of Kakusandha, the water filter of Koṇāgamana, a piece of the robe of Kassapa and eight strands of hair from Gautama, the historical Buddha. The pagoda was built between the 6th and 10th centuries by the Mon people, who used to dominate the area around what is now Yangon (Rangoon). The pagoda has been renovated numerous times through the centuries. Millions of Burmese and tens of thousands of tourists visit the pagoda every year, which is the most visited site in Yangon.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 31 OCTOBER 2015 - YANGON, MYANMAR: Lighting candles and offering prayers as a form of merit making at Shwedagon Pagoda. Shwedagon Pagoda is officially known as Shwedagon Zedi Daw and is also called the Great Dagon Pagoda or the Golden Pagoda. It is a 99 metres (325 ft) tall pagoda and stupa located in Yangon, Burma. The pagoda lies to the west of on Singuttara Hill, and dominates the skyline of the city. It is the most sacred Buddhist pagoda in Myanmar and contains relics of four past Buddhas: the staff of Kakusandha, the water filter of Koṇāgamana, a piece of the robe of Kassapa and eight strands of hair from Gautama, the historical Buddha. The pagoda was built between the 6th and 10th centuries by the Mon people, who used to dominate the area around what is now Yangon (Rangoon). The pagoda has been renovated numerous times through the centuries. Millions of Burmese and tens of thousands of tourists visit the pagoda every year, which is the most visited site in Yangon.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 31 OCTOBER 2015 - YANGON, MYANMAR: Lighting candles and offering prayers as a form of merit making at Shwedagon Pagoda. Shwedagon Pagoda is officially known as Shwedagon Zedi Daw and is also called the Great Dagon Pagoda or the Golden Pagoda. It is a 99 metres (325 ft) tall pagoda and stupa located in Yangon, Burma. The pagoda lies to the west of on Singuttara Hill, and dominates the skyline of the city. It is the most sacred Buddhist pagoda in Myanmar and contains relics of four past Buddhas: the staff of Kakusandha, the water filter of Koṇāgamana, a piece of the robe of Kassapa and eight strands of hair from Gautama, the historical Buddha. The pagoda was built between the 6th and 10th centuries by the Mon people, who used to dominate the area around what is now Yangon (Rangoon). The pagoda has been renovated numerous times through the centuries. Millions of Burmese and tens of thousands of tourists visit the pagoda every year, which is the most visited site in Yangon.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 31 OCTOBER 2015 - YANGON, MYANMAR: Burmese Buddhist monks lead prayers at Shwedagon Pagoda. Some members of the Burmese Sangha (brotherhood of monks) have inserted themselves into Myanmar's election campaign. Members of Ma Ba Tha, an organization of nationalist conservative monks, have come out in opposition to Aung San Suu Kyi and her National League for Democracy (NLD), saying she is too friendly with Myanmar's Muslim minority and would not be able to govern Myanmar. Shwedagon Pagoda is officially known as Shwedagon Zedi Daw and is also called the Great Dagon Pagoda or the Golden Pagoda. It is a 99 metres (325 ft) tall pagoda and stupa located in Yangon, Burma. The pagoda lies to the west of on Singuttara Hill, and dominates the skyline of the city. It is the most sacred Buddhist pagoda in Myanmar and contains relics of four past Buddhas: the staff of Kakusandha, the water filter of Koṇāgamana, a piece of the robe of Kassapa and eight strands of hair from Gautama, the historical Buddha. The pagoda was built between the 6th and 10th centuries by the Mon people, who used to dominate the area around what is now Yangon (Rangoon). The pagoda has been renovated numerous times through the centuries. Millions of Burmese and tens of thousands of tourists visit the pagoda every year, which is the most visited site in Yangon.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 31 OCTOBER 2015 - YANGON, MYANMAR: Burmese Buddhist monks lead prayers at Shwedagon Pagoda. Some members of the Burmese Sangha (brotherhood of monks) have inserted themselves into Myanmar's election campaign. Members of Ma Ba Tha, an organization of nationalist conservative monks, have come out in opposition to Aung San Suu Kyi and her National League for Democracy (NLD), saying she is too friendly with Myanmar's Muslim minority and would not be able to govern Myanmar. Shwedagon Pagoda is officially known as Shwedagon Zedi Daw and is also called the Great Dagon Pagoda or the Golden Pagoda. It is a 99 metres (325 ft) tall pagoda and stupa located in Yangon, Burma. The pagoda lies to the west of on Singuttara Hill, and dominates the skyline of the city. It is the most sacred Buddhist pagoda in Myanmar and contains relics of four past Buddhas: the staff of Kakusandha, the water filter of Koṇāgamana, a piece of the robe of Kassapa and eight strands of hair from Gautama, the historical Buddha. The pagoda was built between the 6th and 10th centuries by the Mon people, who used to dominate the area around what is now Yangon (Rangoon). The pagoda has been renovated numerous times through the centuries. Millions of Burmese and tens of thousands of tourists visit the pagoda every year, which is the most visited site in Yangon.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 31 OCTOBER 2015 - YANGON, MYANMAR: Burmese Buddhist monks lead prayers at Shwedagon Pagoda. Some members of the Burmese Sangha (brotherhood of monks) have inserted themselves into Myanmar's election campaign. Members of Ma Ba Tha, an organization of nationalist conservative monks, have come out in opposition to Aung San Suu Kyi and her National League for Democracy (NLD), saying she is too friendly with Myanmar's Muslim minority and would not be able to govern Myanmar. Shwedagon Pagoda is officially known as Shwedagon Zedi Daw and is also called the Great Dagon Pagoda or the Golden Pagoda. It is a 99 metres (325 ft) tall pagoda and stupa located in Yangon, Burma. The pagoda lies to the west of on Singuttara Hill, and dominates the skyline of the city. It is the most sacred Buddhist pagoda in Myanmar and contains relics of four past Buddhas: the staff of Kakusandha, the water filter of Koṇāgamana, a piece of the robe of Kassapa and eight strands of hair from Gautama, the historical Buddha. The pagoda was built between the 6th and 10th centuries by the Mon people, who used to dominate the area around what is now Yangon (Rangoon). The pagoda has been renovated numerous times through the centuries. Millions of Burmese and tens of thousands of tourists visit the pagoda every year, which is the most visited site in Yangon.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 31 OCTOBER 2015 - YANGON, MYANMAR: Burmese Buddhist monks lead prayers at Shwedagon Pagoda. Some members of the Burmese Sangha (brotherhood of monks) have inserted themselves into Myanmar's election campaign. Members of Ma Ba Tha, an organization of nationalist conservative monks, have come out in opposition to Aung San Suu Kyi and her National League for Democracy (NLD), saying she is too friendly with Myanmar's Muslim minority and would not be able to govern Myanmar. Shwedagon Pagoda is officially known as Shwedagon Zedi Daw and is also called the Great Dagon Pagoda or the Golden Pagoda. It is a 99 metres (325 ft) tall pagoda and stupa located in Yangon, Burma. The pagoda lies to the west of on Singuttara Hill, and dominates the skyline of the city. It is the most sacred Buddhist pagoda in Myanmar and contains relics of four past Buddhas: the staff of Kakusandha, the water filter of Koṇāgamana, a piece of the robe of Kassapa and eight strands of hair from Gautama, the historical Buddha. The pagoda was built between the 6th and 10th centuries by the Mon people, who used to dominate the area around what is now Yangon (Rangoon). The pagoda has been renovated numerous times through the centuries. Millions of Burmese and tens of thousands of tourists visit the pagoda every year, which is the most visited site in Yangon.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 31 OCTOBER 2015 - YANGON, MYANMAR: A boy being ordained as a Buddhist novice (young monk) with some of his family at Shwedagon Pagoda. Shwedagon Pagoda is officially known as Shwedagon Zedi Daw and is also called the Great Dagon Pagoda or the Golden Pagoda. It is a 99 metres (325 ft) tall pagoda and stupa located in Yangon, Burma. The pagoda lies to the west of on Singuttara Hill, and dominates the skyline of the city. It is the most sacred Buddhist pagoda in Myanmar and contains relics of four past Buddhas: the staff of Kakusandha, the water filter of Koṇāgamana, a piece of the robe of Kassapa and eight strands of hair from Gautama, the historical Buddha. The pagoda was built between the 6th and 10th centuries by the Mon people, who used to dominate the area around what is now Yangon (Rangoon). The pagoda has been renovated numerous times through the centuries. Millions of Burmese and tens of thousands of tourists visit the pagoda every year, which is the most visited site in Yangon.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 28 OCTOBER 2015 - THANLYNN, MYANMAR:  A monk in meditation during observances of Thadingyut at Kyaik Khauk Pagoda. The Thadingyut Festival, the Lighting Festival of Myanmar, is held on the full moon day of the Burmese Lunar month of Thadingyut. As a custom, it is held at the end of the Buddhist lent (Vassa). The Thadingyut festival is the celebration to welcome the Buddha’s descent from heaven.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 28 OCTOBER 2015 - KYAUKTAN, MYANMAR:  People climb onto a ferry to take them to Kyaik Hmaw Wun Pagoda, a pagoda on an island about two hours from Yangon during the  Thadingyut festival. The Thadingyut Festival, the Lighting Festival of Myanmar, is held on the full moon day of the Burmese Lunar month of Thadingyut. As a custom, it is held at the end of the Buddhist lent (Vassa). The Thadingyut festival is the celebration to welcome the Buddha’s descent from heaven.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 28 OCTOBER 2015 - KYAUKTAN, MYANMAR:  People climb onto a ferry to take them to Kyaik Hmaw Wun Pagoda, a pagoda on an island about two hours from Yangon during the  Thadingyut festival. The Thadingyut Festival, the Lighting Festival of Myanmar, is held on the full moon day of the Burmese Lunar month of Thadingyut. As a custom, it is held at the end of the Buddhist lent (Vassa). The Thadingyut festival is the celebration to welcome the Buddha’s descent from heaven.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 28 OCTOBER 2015 - THANLYNN, MYANMAR:  A monk in meditation during observances of Thadingyut at Kyaik Khauk Pagoda. The Thadingyut Festival, the Lighting Festival of Myanmar, is held on the full moon day of the Burmese Lunar month of Thadingyut. As a custom, it is held at the end of the Buddhist lent (Vassa). The Thadingyut festival is the celebration to welcome the Buddha’s descent from heaven.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 28 OCTOBER 2015 - THANLYNN, MYANMAR:  A monk in meditation during observances of Thadingyut at Kyaik Khauk Pagoda. The Thadingyut Festival, the Lighting Festival of Myanmar, is held on the full moon day of the Burmese Lunar month of Thadingyut. As a custom, it is held at the end of the Buddhist lent (Vassa). The Thadingyut festival is the celebration to welcome the Buddha’s descent from heaven.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 02 NOVEMBER 2014 - TWANTE, YANGON DIVISION, MYANMAR:   Shwe Sandaw Pagoda in Twante about 20 miles from Yangon. It's one of four pagodas in Myanmar called "Shwe Sandaw Pagoda." According to local legend the pagoda was built in 118BE (approximately 400 BCE). The pagoda is believed to house hairs of the Buddha.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 07 JUNE 2014 - YANGON, YANGON REGION, MYANMAR: A footprint of the Buddha at Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon. Shwedagon Pagoda is officially called Shwedagon Zedi Daw and is also known as the Great Dagon Pagoda and the Golden Pagoda. It’s a 99 metres (325 ft) gilded pagoda and stupa located in Yangon. It is the most sacred Buddhist pagoda in Myanmar with relics of the past four Buddhas enshrined within: the staff of Kakusandha, the water filter of Koṇāgamana, a piece of the robe of Kassapa and eight strands of hair from Gautama, the historical Buddha.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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