【緬甸_大金石】
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看見信仰的力量！即使窮，也要把最好的獻給佛。
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緬甸_大金石（Golden Rock）位於緬甸南部_孟邦（Mon State），位在海拔1100多公尺的山頂上，這顆大金石身長長約8公尺、有上百噸重，以令人難以置信的姿態，佇立於懸崖峭壁間，彷彿一不小心，就會滾落山崖。
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石頭上面建造了一座_吉諦瑜佛塔（Kyaiktiyo Pagoda），約7公尺。傳說因為塔下埋著佛祖的兩根頭髮，所以才能撐住這顆大石不會滾落，信眾們深信不疑，將金箔貼滿了整顆石頭，因此變成一顆大金石。
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緬甸人相信，若是一年內能到大金石朝聖3次，則今生不會窮貧，因此每天一早，這兒會湧進來自各地的信徒上山。他們說：「因為佛髮代表佛頭，有機會睡在佛頭身邊，是非常難得的！」因此大金石廣場上，有許多人就鋪塊蓆子，隨地而睡，所以全家大小露宿廣場也甘之如飴。
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歡迎大家，有空也到這兒來走走，參拜、禮佛！！
最後祝福大家：
願佛的慈悲光芒，遍照世界每個角落！
願佛賜給您富貴、吉祥、幸福、平安。
得無上智慧和成就。
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感謝緬甸網友提供_美麗攝影作品
參考資料來源:http://www.chinatimes.com/newspapers/20140607000699-260116
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【The Golden Rock – Myanmar】
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Witness the power of faith! Even if poor, one should offer the best before the Buddha.
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The Golden Rock is located in the Mon state to the south of Myanmar. With an altitude of more than 1,100 meters above the sea level at its peak, the stone measures about 8 meters long, with a weight exceeding hundreds of tons. It is perched in a remarkable (yet treacherous) position against the cliff, where it seems a careless move can cause it to plunge into the abyss below.
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Built atop the rock is the Kyaiktiyo Pagoda, of about 7 meters. Legend has it that due to two strands of the Buddha’s hair buried under the pagoda, the rock is well secured and thus has not tumbled down the cliff. Followers unwaveringly believe in it, and have used gold foil to plaster the whole stone, honoring it as the Golden Rock.
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Myanmars believe that if one makes 3 pilgrimages to the Golden Rock in a year, he/ she will not be poor in this life. Thus, the monument will be crowded with followers from diverse places every morning. They reckon, “the hair of the Buddha represents the Buddha’s head. To have the opportunity to sleep by the Buddha’s head, is indeed very rare!” So, around the compound of the rock, there would be many people and families alike, laying mats, lying down and taking a nap – relishing with much pleasure despite the inherent risk.
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Everyone is welcome to visit this monument, and if there’s time, take a stroll, pay homage and venerate the Buddha!!
Lastly, I wish everyone;
May the compassionate radiance of the Buddha illuminate every corner of the universe!
May the Buddha bless you with prosperity, auspiciousness, happiness, peace and serenity.
May you attain unparalleled wisdom, expertise and achievements.
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Many thanks to our online friends in Myanmar who helped to source for beautiful photographs.
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References – http://www.chinatimes.com/newspapers/20140607000699-260116
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【緬甸_大金石】 . . 看見信仰的力量…
