Discover the three remarkable bronze Buddhas found at Tagondaing in Myanmar, associated with the Pyu period and generally placed within the 6th–7th centuries. Their elegant standing forms offer a rare insight into the sophisticated Buddhist bronze tradition that flourished in Myanmar centuries before the rise of Bagan.

Discover the fascinating world of Arakanese Buddhist art, from the sacred Mahamuni Buddha and the cult of Kassapa, Gautama and Maitreya to the distinctive bronzes and fortress-like temples of Mrauk-U. Shaped by centuries of trade, warfare and cultural exchange, Arakan developed one of the most original traditions of Buddhist sculpture in Myanmar.

Burmese votive tablets: a guide and reflection of this part of Myanmar Buddhist art. From the pyu period until now votive tablets were used as a donation to relic chambers. Discover more about it

Discover the extraordinary history of the Mahamuni Buddha, one of the most sacred and politically significant Buddhist images of Myanmar. From its legendary creation in ancient Arakan to its capture and transfer to Mandalay, the Mahamuni has remained a powerful symbol of kingship, devotion and the living presence of the Buddha.

Explore the origins of early Bamar Buddhist sculpture and the fascinating meeting of Pyu and Pala artistic traditions. This article examines how these influences contributed to the emergence of a distinctive Burmese Buddhist visual language before and during the rise of Bagan.

Gold leaf is one of the most visible expressions of Buddhist devotion in Southeast Asia, but Thailand and Myanmar have developed very different traditions around its use. Discover how generations of worshippers have transformed Buddha images through the accumulation of gold and what these practices reveal about religious devotion and cultural identity.

Discover the distinctive Buddhist art of the Shan peoples, whose sculptures reflect centuries of cultural exchange between Myanmar, Thailand, Laos and the wider Tai world. From their historical origins to the characteristic forms of Shan bronze Buddhas, this tradition reveals a fascinating regional identity.

The crowned Buddha is one of the most fascinating expressions of Burmese Buddhist art, combining the spiritual authority of the Buddha with the visual language of kingship. Discover the origins, symbolism and evolution of this powerful iconography in Myanmar.

King Anawrahta transformed the history of Myanmar and played a decisive role in the development of Theravada Buddhism in Bagan. Discover how his reign, religious reforms and connections with Sri Lanka helped establish the foundations of one of Southeast Asia's greatest Buddhist civilizations.