Buddhism: Life, Pagodas, Temples
 From the Irrawaddy River we saw the hills of Sagaing with its many temples and pagodas near Mandalay. The area is a retreat where families meditate and many monks reside. 2002:11:15 10:49:50 75 mm 1/500 f11 |
 A view of the Hsinbyume Pagoda in Mingun, built in 1816. 2002:11:15 08:49:51 34 mm 1/320 f9 |
 The great Ananda Temple in Pagan was built in 1091. Its golden stupa is covered for repairs. 2002:11:16 16:47:27 35 mm 1/320 f8 |
 The Tally Pagoda in Pagan 2002:11:15 13:15:37 34 mm 1/400 f10 |
 This pagoda in Mingun was begun in 1790 and intended to be the largest ever, but labor ran out during an economic downturn before it was completed. The remains are still 50 meters (162 feet) high. 2002:11:15 12:35:56 38 mm 1/250 f8 |
 The Bagaya Kyaung near Mandalay, a royal monastery now in ruins and partially overgrown 2002:11:15 12:53:13 48 mm 1/126 f5.6 |
 2002:11:15 13:00:25 28 mm 1/100 f5 |
 2002:11:15 12:58:44 28 mm 1/400 f9.5 |