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Shinbyu – Becoming a Buddhist novice in Burma

Posted on November 23, 2010 by Mai Pen Rai

Becoming a novice in the Burmese Buddhist order – an ordination procession I came across while traveling in Burma (Maymyo). Continue reading →

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The Many Faces of Burma (Maymyo)

Posted on October 19, 2010 by Mai Pen Rai

This gallery contains 12 photos.

Maymyo, presently called Pyin U Lwin, is a scenic hill station located in the Shan Highland of Mandalay Division in Burma, 67 kilometres east of Mandalay. This pleasant hill town, situated at an altitude of 1070 meters (3510 ft), is … Continue reading →

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