Burma 1954 6th World Buddhist Council
Burma · 1954 · 2 Annas
This stamp commemorates the Sixth World Buddhist Council (Chaṭṭha Saṅgāyana) held in Rangoon. The design features the Kaba Aye Pagoda (World Peace Pagoda), which was built specifically for this significant event. The central motif is the pagoda, a symbol of peace and Buddhist teachings, set against a solid background.
Issued shortly after Burma gained independence in 1948, this stamp highlights the nation's deep Buddhist heritage and its role as a center for the preservation and recitation of the Pāli Canon during the council.
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