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Monywa's 'Giant Buddhas': Aung Sakkya' s reclining Buddha

Remember the aerial view ...

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... and the scenery ...

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... it's only a short walk down from the standing Buddha to the reclining one (333 ft long) ...

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On the terrace in front of the Buddha ...

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... you have a nice view  uphill (below) ...

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... and downhill towards Aung Sakkya pagoda (below) ...

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Let's sneek a peek inside the reclining Buddha ...

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... it's  still unfinished but worshippers are there, praying and giving offerings

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