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An Illustrated Story Of The Life of Buddha
 The software gives a brief biography of the Buddha presented in animated storybook format, with melodic background music, text and full narration in English, Burmese, Chinese, and Japanese.
Based on the book "An Illustrated History of Buddhism" published by the Young Men Buddhist Association of Burma and illustrations drawn by world famous burmese artist U Ba Kyi.
Original story written by Aggamahapandita, Venerable Ashin Janakabhivamsa. • Major events in the life of the Buddha since He received prophetic declaration to become a Buddha, up to His demise, including landmark events and progress of Buddhism after the Buddha.[ Click here for more information ] Developed by Inforithm-Maze. |
Therawada Buddhism in Myanmar
 There are two main schools of Buddhism, Theravada, practiced chiefly in Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia and Laos; and Mahayana, practiced in China, Tibet, Japan and Korea.Theravada, which means the Way of the Elders, was the original school and Mahayana, which emerged later, differs in many aspects.
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Other Religions
 Although Myanmar is predominantly a Buddhist country with Buddhists making up about 80 percent of the population, there are also Christians, Muslims, Hindus, Chinese and some animists. But freedom of belief is practiced as evidenced by the existence of numerous religious buildings of different beliefs in large cities and small towns.
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Meditation Centres
 Vipassana or insight meditation is a process which enables the student to develop concentration, awareness and, through personal experience, to gain an understanding of the natural characteristics of impermanence, suffering and non-self.
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Venerable Sayadaws
 Ledi Sayadaw
Since he was young, Ledi Sayadaw showed great talent even as a novice by mastering all the prescribed texts and treatise. As a monk, he studied and lectured in Mandalay, founded Ledi Monastery in Monywa, took to the forest for retreat and practiced austerities for many years.
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Tipitaka in Myanmar (Doctrine)
 Buddhism consists of three aspects: doctrinal, practical and realizable. The doctrinal aspect is preserved in the scriptures called Tipitaka, or 'Three Baskets', the canon which contains the words of the Buddha, estimated to be about eleven times the size of the Christian Bible.
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About Tipitaka Sayadaws
 Four different levels of titles are awarded to the successful Buddhist monks if they can recite 7,983 pages (16,000 pages) of the Buddhist Canon, or Tipitaka, and also pass the written examination.
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Monasteries and Nunneries
 Kayin State
1. Amitarama Ye Kyaung, Hpa-an
2. Aungmingala Kyaungthit, Hlaingbwe Tsp.
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Other Religious Sites
 Immanuel Baptist Church
Maha Bandoola Garden Street
Tel: (951) 250079
Service: 8:30 a.m., Sunday
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International Buddhist Institutes
 International Theravada Buddhist Missionary University
Sitagu International Buddhist Centre
Mahasantisukha Buddhist Missionary Centre
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Animism
 Although Myanmar is predominantly a Theravada Buddhist country, some animists exist, especially in remote areas and hilly regions made up of ethnic minorities. But spirit-worship has crept into the lives of a considerable number of Myanmar people who are Buddhist by tradition.
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