NAY PYI TAW February 4
Chairman of the State Administration Council Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing and his entourage this evening paid homage to members of the Sangha led by His Holiness Samdech Preah Abhisiri Sugandha Mohasangharajah Dhipadi Dr. Bour Kry who is one of the Adhipati Sayadaws in Cambodia, staying at KMA Hotel in Nay Pyi Taw on his pilgrimage tour of Myanmar.
First, the Senior General and party paid homage to the Adhipati Sayadaw of Cambodia and members of the Sangha.
The Senior General supplicated propagation of the Sasana, building of the world’s tallest carved sitting marble Buddha image namely Maravijaya Buddha Image, the pilgrimage tour of the Cambodian Adhipati Sayadaw to further cement friendly relations between two countries and to promote cooperation in religious affairs, and efforts of Myanmar to ensure continuous propagation of the Theravada Buddhism.
In his speech, the Adhipati Sayadaw of Cambodia expressed his pleasure during his pilgrimage tour of Myanmar for homage paid by the SAC Chairman Prime Minister.
He stated that Myanmar and Cambodia share the same Theravada Buddhist faith and are culturally inseparable.
He also expressed pride and joy that international monk students are studying at Buddhist universities in Myanmar.
He continued that he was pleased to express his joy in revering the Maravijaya Buddha Image, the world’s tallest carved sitting marble Buddha image.
He also extended his prayers for the good health and prosperity of the Chairman of the State Administration Council Prime Minister, and all the people of Myanmar.
Furthermore, he prayed for peace, stability, and prosperity in Myanmar, conveying his loving-kindness and well wishes for the nation.
The Senior General offered a replica of marble Maravijaya Buddha Image and alms to the Cambodian Sayadaw who returned Dhamma gifts.
The Sayadaw and the Senior General posed for documentary photos.
On 2 February, the Cambodian Adhipati Sayadaw and party arrived in Yangon and visited prominent religious edifices and monuments including Shwedagon Pagoda.
This evening, the Sayadaw and party visited Upatasanti Pagoda and Maravijaya Buddha Image in Nay Pyi Taw where officials conducted the Sayadaw and party round the Buddha image.
During his pilgrimage tour in Myanmar, the Cambodian Adhipati Sayadaw will continue his visits to eminent stupas and temples.
