Burma 1954 World Buddhist Council
Burma · 1954 · 2 Annas
This stamp commemorates the Sixth Great Buddhist Council (Chaṭṭha Saṅgāyana) held in Rangoon, Burma. The design features the Kaba Aye Pagoda, which was built specifically for this council, set against a backdrop of a stylized sun. The denomination is shown in both Burmese and English script.
Issued shortly after Burma gained independence in 1948, this stamp highlights the nation's deep Buddhist heritage and its role as a center for Theravada Buddhism during a period of nation-building.
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