Kuthodaw Pagoda white stupas with Buddhist scripture inscriptions, Mandalay, Myanmar
Rows of white stupas line a central pathway at Kuthodaw Pagoda in Mandalay, Myanmar. Each stupa houses marble slabs inscribed with Buddhist scriptures, forming the world's largest book.
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The World's Largest Book
Kuthodaw Pagoda houses 729 marble slabs, each encased in a white stupa, containing the entire Buddhist Tripitaka scriptures. Commissioned by King Mindon in 1860, this sacred site represents one of Buddhism's greatest literary achievements.
Architectural Harmony
The symmetrical arrangement of pristine white stupas creates a mesmerizing corridor of faith. Each structure features ornate Burmese architectural details with golden spires catching light above arched entrances protected by metal gates.
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