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monster-sized lazy reclining buddha you

see today. One of Myanmar’s more beauti-

ful reclining buddhas, the placid face of the

Chaukhtatgyi Buddha (Map p 48 ; Shwegon-

dine Rd; admission free; h24hr) is topped by a

crown encrusted with diamonds and other

precious stones. Housed in a large metal-

roofed shed, only a short distance northeast

of the Shwedagon Paya, this huge fi gure is

surprisingly little known and hardly publi-

cised at all. Close to the Buddha’s feet is the

small shrine to Ma Thay, a holy man who

has the power to stop rain and grant sailors

a safe journey.

Attached to the temple complex is the

Shweminwon Sasana Yeiktha Medita-

tion Centre, where large numbers of lo-

cals gather to meditate. It’s not hard to fi nd

someone to show you around the adjoining

monasteries.

Virtually across the street from

Chaukhtatgyi Paya is a gorgeous seated Bud-

dha image at the Ngahtatgyi Paya (Map p 48 ;

Shwegondine Rd; admission $2; h24hr). Sitting in

calm gold and white repose with a healthy

splash of precious stones to boot, it’s one

of the most impressive sitting buddhas in

southern Myanmar. In fact, it’s worth going

to see for its carved wooden backdrop alone.

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(Map p 48 ; admission K2000) Occupying prime

Yangon real estate, this natural lake close to

the city centre is a good place for a stroll.

Don’t expect untamed nature or medita-

tive quiet here, as the footpath surrounding

the circumference of Kandawgyi also runs

alongside a busy road. Also known by its lit-

eral translation, Royal Lake (Dawgyi Kan),

the lake is most attractive at sunset, when

the glittering Shwedagon is refl ected in its

calm waters. You’ll fi nd the best sunset view

from the lake’s eastern edge.

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