Win Sein Tawya
Buddhist complex in Myanmar
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Win Sein Tawya (Burmese: ဝင်းစိန်တောရ; also spelt Win Sein Taw Ya) is a Buddhist complex near Mudon, Mon State, Myanmar. It is home to the world's largest free-standing reclining Buddha, which is 180 metres (590 ft) long and 30 metres (98 ft) tall.[1] The site is surrounded by many stupas, statues, monastic buildings, and statues.[2][3] A temple festival is held every February to mark the birthday of Win Sein Sayadaw, the site's founding monk.[3] In 2012, construction on a second reclining Buddha facing the original statue, began.[1]
| Win Sein Tawya | |
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ဝင်းစိန်တောရ | |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Theravada Buddhism |
| Deity | Buddha |
| Location | |
| Location | Mudon, Mon State |
| Country | Myanmar |
 Interactive map of Win Sein Tawya | |
| Coordinates | 16.32335°N 97.72447°E |
| Architecture | |
| Completed | c. 1300s |
The construction of the reclining Buddha began on February 29, 1992 which was initiated by the revered monk Win Sein Taw Ya Sayadaw.[4] The interior of the statue is designed as a multi-level museum featuring numerous chambers that depict scenes from the life of the Buddha, as well as representations of Buddhist teachings and interpretations of hell.[5][1]
