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Myanmar is a predominantly Buddhist country with Buddhism of the Theravada school being practiced by nearly 90 per cent of the population. Other religions practiced in Myanmar are Christianity (6 per cent), Islam (4 per cent), and Hinduism (nearly 1 per cent). Religion plays a vital role in a Myanmar Buddhist’s life, with Buddhist rituals being closely incorporated into the people’s everyday routines. By the time a child is about seven years of age, the parents have to send him or her to the monastery to follow some Buddhist teachings and practice. |
Young monk in Pathein | 
Monk in Amarapura | 
Church in Yangon |
Men putting gold leaves on a Buddha statue | 
Burmese nun | 
Grooming of holy python in Snake Pagoda in Paleik |
Monks with food bowls in Katha | 
Young nun in Katha | 
Monk cleaning a Buddha statue |
