Donation to Buddhist Nuns in the Tant Kyi Daung region
We share the following report on the efforts of a group of local volunteers in Bagan, to provide assistance to displaced monks and nuns who have been affected by violence in the Tant Kyi Daung area. With the help of the Trustee Members of Shwezigon Pagoda and donations from kind-hearted individuals like you, we were able to offer support and assistance to these individuals who were in need. The monks and nuns were deeply grateful for the support that they received, and were surprised to receive such help from people who were so far away during their hour of need! Their gratitude was a testament to the impact that our efforts have had on their lives, and it is a reminder of the power of compassion and generosity to make a difference. As we continue our efforts to support those in need, we would like to encourage further donations to help us carry on this work. Your contributions will allow us to continue to make a positive impact on the lives of those who are affected by violence and hardship, and we are deeply grateful for your support. Thank you for considering a donation to help us continue this important work.
“Your generosity and kindness have made a significant difference in the lives of these individuals, and we are grateful for your support.”
I was part of a group of local volunteers in Bagan, who were assisted by the Trustee Members of Shwezigon Pagoda in our efforts to help those in need. I, as the local volunteer team leader, also invited five nuns from the Tant Kyi Daung area on the western bank of Bagan to join us. The Tant Kyi Daung area is named after the famous Tant Kyi Daung Pagoda, which is one of the Four Sacred Buddha's Tooth Relic Enshrine Stupas in Bagan. These stupas are believed to enshrine each of the four Buddha's tooth relics and are located in the east, west, north, and south of the ancient boundary of Bagan. It is said that if one visits and prays at all four stupas in one day, their wishes will be fulfilled. However, the Tant Kyi Daung area is currently experiencing armed conflicts between local defense forces and Myanmar's military bases at nearby petroleum factories. As a result, the nuns from this area have had to relocate to Bagan on the eastern bank of the Ayeyarwady Region. While it was heartening to be able to provide assistance to these displaced nuns, it was unfortunate that their original nunneries in the forestry areas had to be abandoned due to the conflicts.
I have seen firsthand how the violence in this area is impacting monks and nuns. Many of them have been forced to flee their homes and their places of practice due to the armed conflict being caused by the Myanmar military. These conflicts have disrupted the daily lives of the monks and nuns, and they have had to find new places to live and practice. This has been a difficult and stressful experience for them, as they have had to leave behind the communities and traditions that are an important part of their lives. The violence has also made it difficult for them to carry out their usual activities, such as providing spiritual guidance and performing acts of charity. It is a challenging time for the monks and nuns in this area, and it is important that they are supported and protected during this time of crisis.
I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to the donors who made it possible for us to provide assistance to the displaced monks and nuns in Bagan. Your generosity and kindness have made a significant difference in the lives of these individuals, and we are grateful for your support. Without your help, it would not have been possible for us to offer the much-needed assistance and support to these individuals who have been affected by the violence in their area. Your contributions have allowed us to make a positive impact on the lives of these monks and nuns, and we are deeply grateful for your generosity. Thank you for your support and for helping to make a difference in the lives of those in need.
