Burma 1956 Sixth Buddhist Council Commemorative

Burma · 1956 · 15 Pyas

This commemorative stamp features a stylized depiction of the Dharma wheel (Dharmachakra), a central symbol in Buddhism representing the teachings of the Buddha. The design is rendered in a vibrant blue, symbolizing the vastness and purity of the Dharma. The stamp was issued to mark a significant religious event.

The stamp commemorates the Sixth Buddhist Council (Chaṭṭha Saṅgāyana), which was held in Rangoon (Yangon), Burma, from 1954 to 1956. This major international council was convened to recite, edit, and preserve the Pāli Canon of Theravāda Buddhism.