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Win Sein Taw Ya – Reclining Buddha by Renek78 –

Top 10 Astonishing Facts about Win Sein Taw Ya – Reclining Buddha

Win Sein Taw Ya is the largest reclining Buddha in the world, and at 30 meters high and 180 meters in length can be seen for miles. 

Located opposite the Buddhist shrine of Kyauktalon Taung, the reclining Buddha is filled with rooms that showcase dioramas of the teachings of Buddha and a shrine. 

Let’s look at some astonishing facts about Win Sein Taw Ya.

1. Win Sein Taw Ya is the largest reclining Buddha statue in the world

While they’re countless Buddha statues all around southeast Asia, in different shapes and sizes, nothing compares to the Win Sein Taw Ya Buddha image.

Win Sein Taw Ya is the largest reclining Buddha in the world, and at 30 meters high and 180 meters in length can be seen for miles.

 2. 500 real-sized stone monks statues face the reclining Buddha

Monks in a Row – Win Sein Taw Ya by Adam Jones –

Before getting to the world’s biggest reclining Buddha, you will have to pass by 500 real-sized stone monks walking toward the statues. 

The surprising thing about them was that each of the monks had different facial features, which gave the impression that they were actually representations of real monks.

3. The reclining Buddha is surrounded by a complex of shrines

Win Sein Taw Ya is situated near Mawlamyine, about 20 kilometers away from the city. 

It is surrounded by a complex of shrines, stupas, statues, and monastic buildings.

4. The construction of the reclining Buddha is still not complete

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After almost 15 years of construction, the reclining Buddha is still not complete. 

The statue is still a work in progress. Although it’s not entirely finished, the statue’s exterior is almost complete.

5. In 2012, construction started on a second reclining Buddha opposite the original

Concerns were raised about how long the Win Sein Taw Ya Reclining Buddha could withstand nature’s elements. With that in mind, construction of a more durable reclining Buddha directly opposite commenced in 2012.

However, this second building is far from being completed and the construction seems to have stopped for the moment. 

6. The reclining Buddha has a shrine with the teachings of Buddha

Win Sein Taw Ya by PsamatheM –

Win Sein Taw Ya is located opposite the Buddhist shrine of Kyauktalon Taung.

The reclining Buddha is filled with rooms that showcase dioramas of the teachings of Buddha and a shrine.

7. Everyone is required to remove their shoes before entering the reclining Buddha’s shrine

When visiting the giant Buddha it should be remembered that despite the odd novelty of walking into a giant head, it is still a place of worship, and shoes should be removed before entering the shrine.  Tourists are also recommended to dress conservatively.

8. The entrance to the reclining Buddha is free 

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The entrance to this site is free but if you want, you can leave a donation. 

When you’ll enter inside the statue, you’ll see a panel about how you can contribute to the construction of the largest Buddha statue in the world. 

9. The reclining Buddha is named after Buddhist Monk Win Sein Taw Ya

Construction of the reclining Buddha statue began on 29th February 1992 by the Buddhist Monk Win Sein Taw Ya.

In 2015 at the age of 95, Win Sein Taw Ya passed away, and this caused the entire construction process to be halted.

10. Inside the Win Sein Taw Ya, four floors have a Buddhist Hell theme

All are in various states of development. Some contain beautifully painted statues and bold colors. 

Others are nothing more than concrete figures, with detailed features yet to be added. It is actually these figures that are the most disconcerting. Expressionless, but somehow writhing in pain.