Mahagandhayon Monastery, Buddhist monastic college in Amarapura, Myanmar.
The monastery spans 20 acres along Taungthaman Lake, featuring temples, pagodas, lecture halls, dining facilities, and residential quarters for monks and students.
Established around 1908 by Agatithuka Sayadaw as a forest meditation center, the monastery expanded under Ashin Janakābhivaṃsa's leadership starting in 1914.
The monastery maintains strict adherence to Buddhist monastic code, with thousands of monks following traditional practices of meditation, scripture study, and alms collection.
Visitors can observe the morning meal ceremony, tour the grounds including kitchens and dining halls, and interact with monks who practice various languages.
The institution functions as both a spiritual center and an educational facility, providing young monks with training in religious studies and secular subjects.
GPS coordinates: 21.89659,96.04843
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:46
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