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    Tagged: Shwedagon pagoda

    Lead Story News Religion Yangon

    Banking on Shwedagon

    Burma’s most iconic Buddhist monument, Shwedagon Pagoda, has a fund of nearly 70 billion kyat (US$52 million) sitting in a bank account, earning yearly interest of up to 4bn kyat.

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    Thadingyut: Let there be light

    Thadingyut Festival marks the end of the Buddhist Lent with offerings of candles and other displays of light.

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    Saffron anniversary: Monks call for release of remaining political prisoners

    “There are still political prisoners behind bars despite the election of a civilian government,” said Ashin Sandar Thiri, a spokesman for the monks.

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    Quest for lost Dhammazedi bell set to resume

    A man who made headlines two years ago when he launched a failed search for the Great Bell of Dhammazedi has announced plans to resume his quest.

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    In photos: Thadingyut 2015, Rangoon

    Second only to Thingyan, Thadingyut is the most significant holiday in Buddhism, signifying the day that Buddha descended from the heavens.

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    The Ma-Ba-Tha’s Latest Power Play

    Recent successes over two very distinct issues prove the hardline monks’ group has its own broad political agenda.

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    Dagon City hits the rocks

    The Burmese government orders the cancellation of the Dagon City real estate projects due to public concerns about their proximity to Shwedagon Pagoda.

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    Calls to preserve Shwedagon Pagoda

    A forum is to be held on 17 May to discuss plans to preserve the iconic building in the face of threats from developments in the vicinity.

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