Showing posts with label MOUNT POPA MONASTERY. Show all posts
Showing posts with label MOUNT POPA MONASTERY. Show all posts

Sunday, December 28, 2014

Mount Popa Monastery

Mount Popa Monastery

Mount Popa Monastery and the Mythology of the Thirty-Seven Spirit GuardiansBurma possesses a colorful past and a rich heritage.  One of the most awe-inspiring examples of this is the spectacular Buddhist monastery of Taung Kalat.
A Buddhist monastery is built right on top of Taung Kalat, and offers a panoramic view of the surrounding area to travellers who brave the flight of 777 steps to the summit of the volcano. Far from being merely a tourist attraction, the monastery is also a pilgrimage site. It is believed that the nearby Taung Ma-gyi is inhabited by the Great Nats.
http://www.ancient-origins.net/ancient-places-asia/mount-popa-monastery-and-mythology-thirty-seven-spirit-guardians-002350