Bagaya Monastery
Bagaya Monastery
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Cherry
Mandalay, Myanmar29 contributions
Oct 2019
Bagaya Monastery was built by King Bagyidaw in 1834. It was donated to Vermae venerable monk by King Bagyidaw. They dig about 9 feet in the ground and put sand as first layer and stone slab as second layer and then erected the teak pillars. So, it can stand the earthquake. It is one of the finest architecture style in Ava.
Written March 17, 2020
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milliesmum2016
Christchurch, New Zealand1,763 contributions
Jan 2020
This would be among my favourite monasteries visited in Burma. It is really beautiful, made of teak and nicely maintained. I think that there is really only a caretaker monk living there these days. It certainly did seem peaceful compared to other monasteries. The teak is beautiful and the carving is exquisite. It was a little cool respite in the heat of the day. It's a pleasant trip down little rural lanes, lined by paddies and flowers and shady trees to get there.
Written February 8, 2020
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Wayfarer57
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia47 contributions
Nov 2012 • Friends
We wanted to see the Buddha's bone relics from Peshawar, that were originally kept in a temple in Mandalay Hill but were told the the casket had been moved to another place nearby. It is only a short walk away, in a special monastery. We were surprised many people did not know about this relics.The monks taking care of the relics were very helpful and allowed us to take photos too.
Written March 31, 2013
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Kevin S
Pontypridd, UK7,184 contributions
Jan 2020
Part of our Innwa trip. Not at all looked after. There were holes in the wooden floor with nails sticking up and modern decking screws in other parts where attempts to make walking safer have been made. With its corrugated sheeting roof it is hardly the nicest building. There are better examples of wooden pagodas in Mandalay such as Shweandaw.
Written February 10, 2020
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Wai Lwin
Yangon (Rangoon), Myanmar21 contributions
Aug 2019 • Friends
Over hundred years old building with huge teak pillars and wooden crafts. Located in ancient Inn Wa city. Can see old palace area and big wall.
Written August 16, 2019
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Linda J
Sydney, Australia117 contributions
Sep 2014 • Friends
Totally peaceful and amazing. 1500 people being fed in a que. Locals families donate the food for the day and it is prepared in an open kitchen that you can view. The people who donate the food dress in their finest and take great pride in presenting the lunch time meal. Different to other offering ceremonies I have seen. A must do
Written October 25, 2014
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battersby33
Sheffield64 contributions
Mar 2014 • Couples
The life of the young monks in Myanmar makes for fascinating listening. We went to a monastery outside of Mandalay where a 1000 monks reside, many of them are very young including white robed initiatives. We went to watch them take their lunch and I wanted to get that iconic picture of them in line in their saffron robes, heads lowered in silent thoughts. But I had not expected it to be like this!
As the monks queued in two lines, the masses of tourists stood on each side. They were far too close and all jostling for the best view. I am glad that we stood back from this maddening crowd at a respectable distance, behind a barrier and slightly elevated. This was the biggest congregation of tourists we had seen and some of them were so rude and ignorant to each other and the monks.
We could not believe the actions of two Chinese tourist who went in between the two lines of monks and crouched on the ground taking photos as the monks walked around them to go for their lunch. It was appalling and even though they did eventually move, in my view they should have been forcibly removed and ejected from the monastery!
As the monks queued in two lines, the masses of tourists stood on each side. They were far too close and all jostling for the best view. I am glad that we stood back from this maddening crowd at a respectable distance, behind a barrier and slightly elevated. This was the biggest congregation of tourists we had seen and some of them were so rude and ignorant to each other and the monks.
We could not believe the actions of two Chinese tourist who went in between the two lines of monks and crouched on the ground taking photos as the monks walked around them to go for their lunch. It was appalling and even though they did eventually move, in my view they should have been forcibly removed and ejected from the monastery!
Written March 29, 2014
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devina1991
Bengaluru, India640 contributions
Nov 2019
This place is in amarapura,which is far from the mandalay city,I hired a motor cycle taxi to get to this place since tuk tuk drivers demanded too much for the fare, the entry fee to this place is included in the entry zonal ticket if purchased at the mandalay palace.The place needs to be painted and kept well
Written December 26, 2019
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The World is My Oyster
Orlando, FL21,853 contributions
Oct 2018 • Friends
Spent about an hour there and very much enjoyed the atmosphere and beautiful architecture. The place is crawling with bats, so mind your head! Theres also a ton of nails on the floor, so watch out to where you step. The big entryway inside was my favorite part of it.
Written October 5, 2018
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Nawarat R
25 contributions
Jul 2018 • Friends
One of the stoping stop for horse cart tour (10000 kyat/2ppl) for 2 hr. The place can be walked around but just watch out for nails and splinters on the floors as you have to go in bare feet.
Written July 31, 2018
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How to get there from 74th street?
Written January 10, 2015
You can also just rent a scooter and get there without using boats and horse carrigies, which personally I found to be a rip-off and very uncomfortable. You have to find the way though but i gues if you get a map this should not be a problem. In any case, it is worth visiting it and enjoy it to the fullest
Written January 10, 2015
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