Religious Affairs: Shwedagon Pagoda renovation works & Buddha Museum

Union Minister for Religious Affairs U Tin Oo Lwin visited Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon on Saturday and met with members of the Pagoda Board of Trustees.

During the meeting, the Union Minister highlighted ongoing efforts to facilitate pilgrims visiting the historic pagoda while safeguarding its religious edifices and artistic heritage. He urged all to carry out the assigned tasks systematically, in accordance with the guidance of the Head of State, while providing the best services to pilgrims and creating a pleasant environment that promotes peace of mind.

The Union Minister later inspected renovation works being carried out on religious edifices and toured the Buddha Museum.

The museum features exhibits on the life of the Buddha, the history of Buddhist Councils, a miniature model of Bodh Gaya, and models of prominent pagodas across Myanmar. Established in 1992-1993, the Buddha Museum serves as a place for visitors to learn about Buddhist history and heritage.

During the visit, the Union Minister gave instructions to carry out renovation works to improve the presentation and display of the exhibits.