Tabodwe

In honor of Venerable Bhikkhu Koṇḍañña, who had made nine offerings of alms and, through these donations, enjoyed worldly benefits throughout his life, and who received the earliest Dharma teachings from the B Gautama Buddha. In so being, he attained the first level of spiritual attainment, known as “Lokuttara,” the Venerable Koṇḍañña Mahāthera’s accomplishments, which are taken examples, The Shwedagon Pagoda’s Treasurer’s Board of Trustees held a traditional Myanmar- “Htamane” (glutinous rice) competition on the 14th day of the full moon. The event took place at 4:00 PM, where participants including the committee officials, sundry task groups, contractors, and tax officials competed based on set criteria, and awards were presented to the winners. The “Htamane” offerings received from the competition will be used for a ceremonial donation on the following full moon day, early in the morning. The Shwedagon Pagoda’s Board of Trustees Committee members led the procession, with , the committee officials, sundry task groups, office staff offered “Htamane,”(Glutinous rice), flowers, water, fruits, oil lamps, and incense at the pagoda, performing a morning ceremony to make offerings and recite blessings. At 5:30 AM, offerings were made to 62 monks, including Ovadacariya Sayadaws , at Yaungdawpwint Pavilion at the pagoda. At 6:00 AM, starting from the Wednesday corner, the procession went clockwise, offerings of “Htamane” and other ceremonial alms (rice) were presented to the 62 monks in honor of the pagoda. At 6:30 AM, Shwedagon Pagoda Board of Trustees members, along with leaders, office staff, beneficiary committee and sundry task groups participated in distributing ceremonial foods and recite chants to rejoice and receive merit.. The ceremony was conducted in accordance with traditional customs and practices of Myanmar, successfully concluding the full moon day festivities.