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Buddhism in Burma (also known as Myanmar)is predominantly of the Theravada tradition, practiced by 89% of the country's population. It is the most religious Buddhist country in terms of the proportion of monks in the population and proportion of income spent on religion. Monks, collectively known as the sangha, are venerated members of Burmese society. Among many ethnic groups in Myanmar, Theravada Buddhism is practiced which involves the placation of spirits who can intercede in worldly affairs. The original monks made their robes from discarded cloth found in rubbish heaps and on cremation grounds. After washing, the robe cloth was boiled with vegetable matter -- leaves, roots and flowers -- and often spices, which would turn the cloth some shade of orange. Monks today wear robes made of cloth that is donated or purchased, but in Southeast Asia the cloth usually is still dyed in spice colors. Theravada monks of southeast Asia today still wear spice-color robes, in shades of curry, cu...

Thank you for your interest in the ART of Jennie Breeze. CLICK on IMAGE for LARGER view, available formats, various products and prices. Additions are made frequently. 'Artography' and original one-of-a-kind jewelry are also included. Jewelry orders can be placed via email: jbreeze7@verizon.net. Original award-winning artwork has been published, showcased and exhibited throughout California, including the Bowers Museum, MUZEO Museum, Anaheim Art Association, Irvine Fine Art Center, Newport Beach Coastline Art Gallery, Orange County Center For Contemporary Art, City of Laguna Beach Juried Fine Art Exhibit, Windows and Corner Gallery, Laguna Beach City Hall, Huntington Beach Art Center, Photographic Society of Orange County, Huntington...