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President Obama Bathes a Buddha Nov 27th 2012, 11:10 President Obama bathes a Buddha at Shwedagon Pagoda. President Barack Obama pours water over the left shoulder of the Friday Buddha during a tour of the Shwedagon Pagoda in Rangoon, Burma, Nov. 19, 2012. The Shwedagon Pagoda opened in 1372 and is the oldest Buddhist pagoda in the world. Official White House Photo by Pete Souza According to legend, Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon, Burma, was built 26 centuries ago; historians say it was probably built in the 9th or 10th century CE. Whatever its age, it is the most revered temple in Burma. President Obama toured the temple on November 19, 2012. At one point he stopped to pour water over a Buddha, which is a gesture of respect. 2 of 4 Gallery Index: The President and the Buddha See More About: buddhism history current events monasteries burma Related Articles Shwedagon Pagoda, Burma Capernaum: Profile of Capernaum - Did Jesus Teach Here? History, Geography,... Shwedagon Pagoda in Myanmar. When Did the Biblical Exodus Take Place? Tantras Barbara O'Brien Buddhism Guide Sign up for My Newsletter

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