The State Administration Council organized the Waso robe-offering ceremony in 2025, in conjunction with the second anniversary of the successful consecration of the Maravijaya Buddha Image, held in the precincts of Maravijaya Buddha Park in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday morning.
The ceremony was attended by Chairman of the State Administration Council, Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing and his wife, Daw Kyu Kyu Hla, who donated Waso robes and alms.
A total of 27 invited venerable members of the Sangha, including Ovadacariya Sayadaws from Uppatasanti Pagoda Board of Trustees, led by Chairman of the State Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee, Presiding Patron of Minkyaung Pahtamapyan Buddhism Learning Centre, Aggamaha Pandita, Aggamaha Saddhammajotikadhaja Dr Bhaddanta Candima Bhivamsa, SSMNC Secretary, Presiding Patron of Mandalay’s New Masoeyein Monastery, Dhammatheikdi Monastery Sayadaw Aggamaha Pandita, Aggamaha Saddhammajotikadhaja, Maha Dhammakathika Bahujanahitadhara Bhaddanta Vasettha Bhivamsa.
Before the ceremony, the Senior General offered alms, fruits, flowers, water and oil lamps to the Maravijaya Naungdawgyi Buddha Image in Aggadhipati Sasana Beikman Building.
The Senior General and the congregation took the Nine Precepts from the Chairman Sayadaw while members of the Sangha recited Metta Sutta.
Senior General Min Aung Hlaing and his wife Daw Kyu Kyu Hla offered Waso robes and alms to Thanlyin Minkyaung Sayadaw.
SAC Vice-Chairman, Deputy Prime Minister Vice-Senior General Soe Win and his wife Daw Than Than Nwe donated Waso robes and offertories to New Masoeyein Monastery Sayadaw. The Council Secretary and his wife, the Joint Secretary and his wife, SAC members and their wives and Union-level dignitaries presented Waso robes and offerings to members of the Sangha.
New Masoeyein Monastery Sayadaw delivered a sermon, while the congregation shared merits gained.
After the ceremony, the Senior General and all attendees offered lunch meals to members of the Sangha.
Also, present at the ceremony were Union ministers and their wives, the Nay Pyi Taw Council Chairman, senior Tatmadaw officers from the Office of the Commander-in-Chief and their wives, the commander of Nay Pyi Taw Command and officials. — MNA/TTA
