Cultural+Aspects



Majority of the Burmese population is Buddhist. As Burma once used to be part of its neighboring country, India, Buddhism quickly manifested there and other Asian countries such as Nepal, and China. The Burmar (note: Burmar, not Burmese) culture has be predominantly influenced by its surrounding countries as well such as India. This unique characteristics that shape form in this culture are: language, cuisine, music, dance, and theater.

Burmese is the mother lounge (*official) language of majority of Burma's territory. As 89% (percent) of the Burmese population is Buddhist, 4& believe in Christianity, and the remaining is other. Hinduism is practiced mostly from Burmese Indians whereas Christianity and Islam are most likely to face religious persecution by the military government in the Burmese area.

In addition to Buddhism, reincarnation, nirvana, and Karma, are significant factors that precisely determine whether or not a Buddhist person is really a Buddhist. In Burma, these factors count in terms of distinguishing a pure being and a impostor.

Since, British Imperialism encountered many parts of the Burmese territory, education has become a big influence on the area as most of the education that is taught follows the same structural views as British colonialists.

//Below// are some snap-shots for your reference that distinguish the many wonders of the Buddhist tradition and the role it plays in Burma.




 * - The ear-piercing ceremony depicted in the Pagoda above is an example of coming-of-age fulfillment. This can closely be perceived as a birthday celebration/tradition. These practices is what keeps the Buddhist religion orthodox.



- As many Burmese people are spiritually-minded, Monks such as one represented above can be found almost in any part of the country, whether you are in the big cities, or simply in a deserted village. The young monk** **(above) is a sign that Burma comprises the most predominant Theravada Buddhist practicing arena in the world.**