| Taung Kalat | |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Buddhism |
| Status | active |
| Location | |
| Location | Mandalay Region, Myanmar |
| Country | Myanmar |
| Geographic coordinates | 20°55′46.6″N 95°12′30.7″E / 20.929611°N 95.208528°E |
Taung Kalat ( Burmese: ပုပ္ပါးတောင်ကလပ်) is a Buddhist monastery and temple complex located on Mount Popa in Mandalay Region, Myanmar. The site is built on a tall volcanic plug, and is one of several prominent nat spiritual sites in the vicinity of nearby Mount Popa.
Description
The temple complex is located on top of a 225-metre-tall (737 ft) volcanic plug; [1] this rock formation was formed by geologic activity around Mount Popa, an inactive volcano. The site is a popular pilgrimage destination, and is considered a source of nat spiritual energy. [2] The 777 [3] steps leading up to the monastery were once maintained by U Khandi, a famous Burmese hermit. [1]
External links
References
- ^ a b "Time Travel Turtle - High on a hill and guarded by monkeys". Time Travel Turtle. 2013-02-07. Retrieved 2019-09-15.
- ^ Htun, Naing Zaw; Mizoue, Nobuya; Yoshida, Shigejiro (2012-08-01). "Determinants of Local People's Perceptions and Attitudes Toward a Protected Area and Its Management: A Case Study From Popa Mountain Park, Central Myanmar". Society & Natural Resources. 25 (8): 743–758. doi: 10.1080/08941920.2011.620597. ISSN 0894-1920.
- ^ "Taung Kalat Monastery". Times of India Travel. Retrieved 2019-09-15.
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| Taung Kalat | |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Buddhism |
| Status | active |
| Location | |
| Location | Mandalay Region, Myanmar |
| Country | Myanmar |
| Geographic coordinates | 20°55′46.6″N 95°12′30.7″E / 20.929611°N 95.208528°E |
Taung Kalat ( Burmese: ပုပ္ပါးတောင်ကလပ်) is a Buddhist monastery and temple complex located on Mount Popa in Mandalay Region, Myanmar. The site is built on a tall volcanic plug, and is one of several prominent nat spiritual sites in the vicinity of nearby Mount Popa.
Description
The temple complex is located on top of a 225-metre-tall (737 ft) volcanic plug; [1] this rock formation was formed by geologic activity around Mount Popa, an inactive volcano. The site is a popular pilgrimage destination, and is considered a source of nat spiritual energy. [2] The 777 [3] steps leading up to the monastery were once maintained by U Khandi, a famous Burmese hermit. [1]
External links
References
- ^ a b "Time Travel Turtle - High on a hill and guarded by monkeys". Time Travel Turtle. 2013-02-07. Retrieved 2019-09-15.
- ^ Htun, Naing Zaw; Mizoue, Nobuya; Yoshida, Shigejiro (2012-08-01). "Determinants of Local People's Perceptions and Attitudes Toward a Protected Area and Its Management: A Case Study From Popa Mountain Park, Central Myanmar". Society & Natural Resources. 25 (8): 743–758. doi: 10.1080/08941920.2011.620597. ISSN 0894-1920.
- ^ "Taung Kalat Monastery". Times of India Travel. Retrieved 2019-09-15.
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