Burma 1954 6th Buddhist Council Commemorative

Burma · 1954 · 2 Annas

This stamp commemorates the Sixth Buddhist Council held in Rangoon (now Yangon). The design features the Maha Pasana Guha, a large artificial cave built specifically for the council, with the Buddhist Wheel of Law (Dharmachakra) emblem above it. The denomination is shown in both Burmese and English script.

Issued by the Union of Burma, this stamp marks a significant religious event that began in 1954 and lasted for two years, coinciding with the 2500th anniversary of the Buddha's death.