Sitagu Sayadaw attends 20th Tipitaka Chanting Ceremony in Bodh Gaya

KookieSpace97

News Image

  • Sitagu Sayadaw attends 20th Tipitaka Chanting Ceremony in Bodh Gaya

The Venerable Abhidhaja Maha Rattha Guru, Shwegyin Head of Monks, Sitagu Sayadaw attended the opening ceremony of the 20th Tipitaka Chanting Ceremony held beneath the Maha Bodhi Tree in Bodh Gaya, Bihar State, India—a place of utmost reverence for Buddhists.

IMG 20251203 180942 603

During the ceremony, the Sayadaw gave a blessing, saying: “May everyone be peaceful and happy like the Sitagu moon… May the Dhamma (teachings) of the virtuous shine everywhere…”

IMG 20251203 180942 640
The 20th Tipitaka Chanting Ceremony opening ceremony is being held in Bodh Gaya.

At the ceremony, the Sitagu Sayadaw delivered a special address emphasizing the importance of the Tipitaka Dhamma.

IMG 20251203 180942 921

It was attended by state-level dignitaries and international representatives, including the Minister of Culture and Tourism of India, the Deputy Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh, the Director General of the International Buddhist Confederation, the Secretary of the Bodhgaya Tourist Management Committee, and the former Chancellor of Nalanda University.

IMG 20251203 180942 511

Furthermore, a large number of monks and laypeople from various countries, including Thailand, Laos, Myanmar, Cambodia, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Korea, and Japan, participated as pilgrims.

Htun Htun/ZN

GNLM

EN-News-Category

Related News

Yangon hosts China-Myanmar Wushu exchange event
Yangon hosts China-Myanmar Wushu exchange event
A China-Myanmar Wushu cultural exchange programme was held on 2 June at the China Cultural Centre in Yangon, featuring demonstrations, performances, and discussions to strengthen cultural understanding and sports cooperation between the two countries.The event was organized under the theme promoting friendship through martial arts, highlighting Wushu as a shared cultural bridge that connects people beyond language and borders. Officials noted that Wushu embodies core Chinese cultural philosophies such as balance between strength and softness, movement and stillness, and harmony with nature, making it not only a sport but also a cultural symbol widely recognized internationally.During the programme, Myanmar Wushu Federation deputy chief U Nyi Lin explained the development of Wushu in Myanmar since the federation’s establishment in 1993. He said the organization has been working under the Myanmar Olympic Committee and the Ministry of Sports to promote Wushu nationwide, train athletes, and send national teams to international competitions. Over the years, Myanmar Wushu athletes have achieved a total of 265 medals in regional, Asian, and world competitions, including 69 gold, 99 silver, and 97 bronze medals.He also highlighted ongoing efforts to expand Wushu education in Myanmar. Wushu is currently being taught in sports institutes in Yangon and Mandalay, with training centres established across 15 states and regions through local committees. Youth training camps under the Ministry of Sports also include Wushu programmes to encourage wider participation among young people.Representing the Chinese side, a representative from the Chinese Embassy in Yangon Mr Li Qianguo stated that Wushu has evolved into a global cultural language that helps promote mutual understanding between different cultures. He added that Tai Chi has been recognized by UNESCO as part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, and the international community recently marked the first International Tai Chi Day in March.The China Cultural Centre in Yangon also reaffirmed its commitment to continuing Wushu exchange programmes, improving training methods, and supporting greater youth engagement in martial arts learning to deepen people-to-people ties between China and Myanmar.The programme featured a series of performances including Wushu demonstrations by students from the China Cultural Centre, kung fu performances by Yu De Education Centre and Bowen School students, traditional Chinese dance by Myanmar International Education Centre students, and demonstrations by Wushu masters such as Mr Wang Fengyin and Mr Huang Tao. Myanmar national Wushu athletes also showcased their skills, alongside a special artistic performance titled “When Calligraphy Meets Wushu”.Officials said Myanmar has successfully hosted major international Wushu events in the past, including South-East Asian and Asian championships, and continues to prepare for future regional competitions. The federation is currently working on athlete selection and training plans for the 2027 South-East Asian Games in Malaysia, with hopes for continued technical cooperation with China in coaching and training support.The event concluded with a series of cultural exchanges that emphasized friendship, discipline, and shared artistic values through martial arts, reinforcing Wushu as a growing symbol of cultural diplomacy between the two countries. — Htun Htun/KZLgnlm
Thu, 4-Jun-2026
Yangon Chief Minister Cup U25 basketball tournament opens
Yangon Chief Minister Cup U25 basketball tournament opens
The opening ceremony of the 2026 Yangon Region Chief Minister Cup U25 men’s and women’s 14-district basketball tournament was held yesterday morning at Indoor Stadium 1, Thuwunna, Yangon.The event saw Chief Minister U Aung Naing Thu, regional ministers, sports committee members, team officials, coaches, athletes and invitees. The chief minister delivered an opening speech, presented sports equipment and awarded cash prizes to the band team.The first match was played between the Kamayut District and Kyauktada District teams. A total of 14 teams with 196 athletes are competing in the tournament, which will run from 3 to 9 June. — MNA/KZLgnlm
Thu, 4-Jun-2026
48 teams at the 2026 FIFA World Cup have been confirmed , 48 teams at the 2026 FIFA World Cup have been confirmed
48 teams at the 2026 FIFA World Cup have been confirmed
All 1,248 players of the 48 teams at the 2026 FIFA World Cup have been confirmed following the submission of final squad lists to FIFA, the world football governing body announced Tuesday.Lionel Messi of Argentina, Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal and Guillermo Ochoa of Mexico will feature in their sixth World Cup campaigns, while Cabo Verde, Curacao, Jordan and Uzbekistan are going to play their first World Cup. The tournament opens on June 11 and 104 matches will be played in Canada, Mexico and the United States, with the final to be played on July 19.mitv
Thu, 4-Jun-2026
Myanmar wins 3 golds at Roller Skating Championships
Myanmar wins 3 golds at Roller Skating Championships
Myanmar’s roller-skating team won three gold medals and one bronze medal at the Jakarta International Roller-Skating Championships 2026 held in Indonesia from 29 to 31 May.The team claimed gold medals in the 500-metre individual events in the senior, U16, and U18 categories. Myanmar also secured a bronze medal in the 10,000 metre relay event after competing against teams from Kazakhstan, India, Singapore and Indonesia in the qualifying round and Kazakhstan and India in the final.More than 1,000 athletes from India, South Korea, Taiwan Province of China, Mongolia, Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam and Kazakhstan took part in the tournament.The Myanmar team, led by coach/player Ko Hein Zaw Thein and featuring athletes Maung Sit Paing Hmue and Maung Zeya Lin from Basic Education High School No 3 in Thakayta Township, returned to Yangon on Tuesday and received a welcoming ceremony from officials of the Myanmar Skating Federation, sports authorities, coaches, athletes and family members. Myanmar finished sixth overall in the country rankings. — Bala/KZLgnlm
Thu, 4-Jun-2026
WFP delivers support to frontline responders in DR Congo Ebola epicentre
WFP delivers support to frontline responders in DR Congo Ebola epicentre
The UN World Food Programme (WFP) is urgently scaling up its emergency logistics and food assistance in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to support frontline responders and affected communities battling the Ebola outbreak in the eastern region.To ensure that medical observation protocols are followed, WFP provides weekly food rations to registered contacts of Ebola patients. This mitigates the risk of individuals leaving containment zones to search for food, preventing further spread of the virus.mitv
Thu, 4-Jun-2026
Bagan Bars Vehicles from Ancient Sites to Protect Heritage
Bagan Bars Vehicles from Ancient Sites to Protect Heritage
The Ministry of Hotels, Tourism and Culture announced that barriers have been set up to restrict the entry of vehicles and motorbikes near the ancient buildings of the Bagan World Heritage Site.The Bagan World Heritage Site is a cultural heritage site with numerous historic pagodas, temples, caverns, brick temples, and other features. Some ancient buildings have weakened for a long time as a result of weather conditions and natural disasters, and the passing of vehicles and motorcycles near them may cause harm.As a preventative measure to ensure the long-term preservation of old buildings, barriers are being built to restrict vehicle and motorbike traffic near ancient structures.It is known that priority is being given to places with a high number of pilgrims visiting. Currently, barriers have been erected near the Tatkalay wall, Min Nan Thu (Laydaunt Lake), near the entrance to Lokaokshaung Pagoda, and near the entrance to East Ohhtein mountain to protect ancient buildings from damage. — ASH/MKKSgnlm
Thu, 4-Jun-2026
© Copyright 2024 SAC All Rights Reserved.