THE HOLY GOLDEN ROCK by Mousson

Photography • Cultural and Spiritual Art • posted on Oct 19, 2007

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C´est un des endroits les plus sacrés de toute la Birmanie. Tout birman rêve de faire ce pélerinage une fois dans la vie. Un seul cheveu de Bouddah est plus fort que la loi de la gravité – ils assurent tous. L´énorme rocher, contre toute attente, est pendu au bord du précipice, incliné comme s´il allait tomber. « Il tient uniquement parce que là il y a un cheveu de Bouddah ! « Comme tout ce qui est sacré, les gens ont recouvert le rocher de feuilles d´or. Souvent on se demande comment. Mais il n´y a pas un seule milimétre du Rocher qui ne soit pas couvert d´or. Il se trouve dans un coin perdu de la Birmanie. Au millieu de a jungle. Au millieu de nulle part. J´ai mis plusieurs années et plusieurs voyages pour me décider. J´y vais ou pas ? Un jour de voyage pour aller, un pour le retour. Si tout se passe bien... Pendant la mousson, vous pouvez oublier. En plus, l´avant dernière partie du chemin est faite exclusivement en camions où vont des centaines de personnes mi-assises, mi-debout. La dernière partie est une montée à pied. Ou en chaise à porteurs. Je le jure, une chaise en bambou avec quatre porteurs qui vous montent là haut. Avant, c´était á dos d´éléphant... Les voitures me demandaient une fortune pour m´amèner dans un voyage plein d´incertitudes. Avec de la chance et bon karma, cela prendrait deux jours. Mais il y avait pire. Je demandait aux rares gens que je rencontrait et y étaient allés, si l´effort valait la peine. Beaucoup m´ont répondu : « Tu sais, ce n´est qu´ une pierre ». Dur, dur... Comment savoir ? Mais mon intuition me disait d´aller et risquer. Mon meuilleur ami en Birmanie, un Monsieur de plus de 70 ans avec qui je passait des journées à bavarder, me parlait comme un des endroits les plus fabuleux du monde. Et un pélérinage que tout boudhiste devrait faire. À mon hôtel à Rangoon- je reste toujours au même – les gens me connaissent et m´ont trouvé une voiture avec un chauffeur de leur confiance pour 1/5 du prix qu´on demandait aux touristes. C´était un signe. Il faut que j´y aie ! Mais... et si ce n´était une grosse pierre ? It's one of the most holy places of all Burma. All Burmese dream to make this pilgrimage once in a lifetime. A single hair of Buddha is stronger than the law of gravity – all people tell you. The huge rock, against all odds, was hanged at the edge of the precipice, tilted as if going to fall. "It don’t fall just because there was a hair of Buddha! "Like everything that is sacred, people covered the rock with gold leafs. You asked how. But there is not a single millimeter of the Rock that is not covered with gold. The Golden Rock is a lost corner of Burma. In the middle of the jungle. At the center of nowhere. I put several years and several trips to decide. I go or not? One day for travel, one for the return. If all goes well ... During the monsoon, you can forget it. In addition, before the latter part of the journey is made exclusively in trucks where go hundreds of peoples. The last part is a climb on foot. Or chair porters. I swear, a bamboo chair with four porters who climb you to high. Before, the people made in elephants. .

Comments (87)

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Mousson

7:24PM | Fri, 19 October 2007

Cars asking me a fortune to make a travel full of uncertainties. With luck and good karma, it would take two days. But there was worse. I asked the few people I met who stay there, if the effort is justificate. Many told me: 'You know, this is only a stone. " Hard, hard ... How do I know? But my intuition told me to go and risk. My best friend in Burma, a old man over 70 years with whom I spent days chatting, spoke about like one of the most fabulous places in the world. And a Buddhist pilgrimage that everything should be done. At my hotel I Rangoon- I stay always in the same - people know me and found me a car with a driver for their confidence for 1/5 of the price asked to tourists. It was a sign. I must go! But ... if it was only a big stone?

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Tsalmaveth

7:28PM | Fri, 19 October 2007

The power of belief can be an interesting thing, especially when it drives one to perform acts of devotion such as this. Thank you for sharing this.

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Ionel

7:35PM | Fri, 19 October 2007

Beautiful and interesting image!!!

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auntietk

7:39PM | Fri, 19 October 2007

How beautiful this is, and how amazing that someone covered it in gold leaf! Thank you for making that trip. This is wonderful to see!

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yakchat

7:43PM | Fri, 19 October 2007

Beautiful capture......what an exciting and exotic trip this is....thank you so much for sharing it with us...love, Carol

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MagikUnicorn

7:53PM | Fri, 19 October 2007

UNIQUE, J'avais déja entendu parler...mais le voir grace à toi Merci DIEU :) Comme j'ai étudier en géologie je sais que ce rocher a été transporter la par les glaciers lors de la dernière glaciation ;-)Ca fait + de 35 000 ans :) BRAVO

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jif3d

7:55PM | Fri, 19 October 2007

WOWSA...you must be able to see this for miles around ! It must be really hard to paint and maintain the gold, but it sure looks incredible ! Kool capture & ~Cheers~ :o)

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trishabadblood

8:03PM | Fri, 19 October 2007

wow..the people are fantastic...this capture is so fantastic... thank you for sharing the text and this wonderful capture...

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goodoleboy

8:11PM | Fri, 19 October 2007

What a huge rock, just teetering there in danger of falling at any moment, with a healthy coat of gold to enhance its beauty! Great clarity, color, POV and lighting effects in this shot! You must really have it knocked or are a travel agent to be able to constantly travel to these exotic spots, M! Probably have racked up a ton of frequent flyer miles in your odyssey to see the world. Incidentally, Burma is no longer called Burma. It's now Myanmar.

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delbeke

8:15PM | Fri, 19 October 2007

Oh qu'est stupéfiant! Et une photographie formidable! Excellent

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Richardphotos

8:19PM | Fri, 19 October 2007

so beautiful and very unique but I imagine not to Burma.high quality capture

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sharky_

8:31PM | Fri, 19 October 2007

It is more than against all odds to stay balancing on the edge. It's more like a miracle. Be safe on all your journeys... Excellent job. Aloha

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jakiesnannie

8:34PM | Fri, 19 October 2007

It was worth the trip I am sure of that. The once in a lifetime chance to see such a sight. The photo capture is amazing. I can only imaging how it felt being there in person...

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SSoffia

9:03PM | Fri, 19 October 2007

FABULOUS CAPTURE !!!!!

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RobyHermida

9:15PM | Fri, 19 October 2007

Wonderful picture... the colors are beautiful... ... and the exemplary work. Like me a lot! My congratulations Roby

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L-dibbs

9:21PM | Fri, 19 October 2007

This is interesting story about gold rock. Many people spend precious hour covering this rock that is dead, an can give nothing back! Great fhoto!!!

stolta

9:23PM | Fri, 19 October 2007

Fantastic and beauty!!!

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lizzibell

9:31PM | Fri, 19 October 2007

great capture...

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artaddict2

9:36PM | Fri, 19 October 2007

I'm sure your devotion to your task is justified. I thankyou for bringing back such a wonderful sight of a place I am sure that many, many of us here on RR will never see in our lifetime. and the story you tell about this rock. Every day I have waited for the next fascinating photo from your Journey through Burma. One of those Lifetime experiences is only a dream to me, so thankyou again.

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lilbiscuit

10:06PM | Fri, 19 October 2007

Very interesting story and excellent capture.

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OrphanedSoul

10:26PM | Fri, 19 October 2007

WOW what a concept! Bravo on the great image!

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ontar1

10:37PM | Fri, 19 October 2007

Fantastic story and capture!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

rocio-de-miel

11:34PM | Fri, 19 October 2007

It's extraordinary the way you describe your experiences at Birmania. You must write a book and share all this beautiful and interesting memories!!!!!! The stone....simply amazing!!! You're a very lucky person. Congratulations for all this pictures. Have a nice weekend. PS Thanks for taking your time at my gallery, I appreciate all your comments.

wannes

1:46AM | Sat, 20 October 2007

Impressive!! Thanks for sharing!

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Tanchelyn

1:48AM | Sat, 20 October 2007

Merci d'avoir partagé! Thanks for sharing. I didn't even know of its existence. Over to your gallery now...

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mikeerson

2:16AM | Sat, 20 October 2007

Our state capital has a gold roof. People have found flakes of gold in the gutter drains. This rock looks like it's going to go... I can see a swarm of people trying to peel the gold off of it when it falls. It's funny what man covers in gold. Great picture.

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