This image of the Buddha is the result of a recent Japanese donation to a temple just north of central Myitkyina, Kachin State, Burma. The Buddha that owns these feet is a spectacular and unexpected sight. If you are ever in the neighbourhood, it is well worth a look.
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1 aiontay // Oct 1, 2006 at 11:43 am
Japanese-donated Buddha feet!?!? That has to go over well with the local Kachin population. U Nu would be glad though. Finally somebody got a Buddha image up there.
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