Uzina Pagoda Explained

Uzina Pagoda
Native Name Lang:my
Map Type:Myanmar
Coordinates:16.4732°N 97.6295°W
Religious Affiliation:Buddhism
Region:Mon State
Country:Myanmar
Functional Status:active
Established:19th century

The Uzina Pagoda, also known as the U Zina Pagaoda, is a Buddhist temple in Mawlamyine, Mon State, Myanmar. Built in the 19th century, the temple contains hairs allegedly from the Buddha, and contains several sculptures symbolizing scene's from the Buddha's life.[1] The temple itself is often associated with gemstones and wish fulfillment.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Myanmar (Burma). Köllner. Helmut. Bruns. Axel. 1998. Hunter Publishing, Inc. 9783886184156.
  2. 박아연. March 2011. Royal Family-Commissioned Buddhist Statues Enshrined inside the Stone Pagoda of Sujongsa Temple in 1493. Korean Journal of Art History. 269. 5–37. 10.31065/ahak..269.201103.001. 1225-2565. free.