Buddhistic World Record Nomination 12:Tipitakadhara Tipitakakovida Selection Examination- the longest Buddhism selection examination in the world

(Records) Tipitakadhara Selection Examination is the most extensive, most difficult and profound and highest. The aim of the examination was to promote the emergence of the outstanding personalities who can memorize and recite the whole of the Tipitaka.

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It is the longest examination in the world and the entire examination is spread over five years.

In the first and second year, the candidates are examined in Vinaya Pitaka (2260 Pages) lasting a total of 20 days.( 3 days each for 5 volumes plus 5 days for the written part covering the Commentaries and Sub-commentaries.

In the third year the candidates are examined in 3 volumes of the Sutta Pitaka (779 pages ). In the fourth and the fifth years, the examination on the first five (1390 pages) and the last two (3597 pages) of seven volumes of the Abhidhamma Pitaka is arranged. The total length of the examination used to be four years before.

The first successful candidate was Venerable U Vicittasarabhivamsa, who was later known as the 'Mingun Sayadaw'. He passed the Vinaya part in the 1950 Examination. In 1953 he completed the final part at that time of the Pathika Vagga of the Sutta Pitaka and became the first ever 'Tipitakadhara' in Myanmar (Burma) at the age of 42 and his achievement was recorded in the Guinness Book of Records. Since then, more and more outstanding monks have been awarded full titles for their fabulous memory.

The latest examination was the 56th Tipitakadhara Tipitakakovida Selection Examination of 2004, held at Vizayadhamma Hall on Kaba Aye Hillock, Yangon from 28 December 2003 to 29 January 2004, and it took 33 days. It is learnt that altogether (184) Buddhist monk candidates appeared for the 56th Tipitakadhara Tipitakakovida Selection Examination and out of them, only two candidates distinctively got through both the oral portion of Pali Texts of (8026) pages and written portion of Pali Texts of over (200) books, and one through the oral portion and (79) through respective portions of Pali Texts as prescribed.

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Buddhistic World Record Nomination 11:Bagan, Myanmar- Ancient Capital of Buddhism that has most pagoda and tower in the World

(Records) Located in the Mandalay Region of Burma, on the bank of the Ayeyarwady River, Bagan is home to the largest and densest concentration of Buddhist Temples, Pagodas, Stupas and Ruins in the World. It is seen by many as equal in attraction to Angkor Wat in Cambodia and Borobodur Temple in Malaysia.

Buddhistic World Record Nomination 10: Fo Guang Shan School- the Buddhistic School that built most schools and universities in the World

(Records) Founded in Taiwan in 1967, Fo Guang Shan is not just only a Buddhism School but also one of the biggest Social and Charity Organizations in Taiwan.

Buddhistic World Record Nomination 9: The largest collection of Tripitaka Inscription in stone

(Records) - The largest collection of Tripitaka inscription on stone is located in Kuthodaw pagoda, a famous religious site in Mandalay, Myanmar.

Buddhistic World Record Nomination 8: Bodhgaya - The places where attract most group of buddhist clergymen, buddhist people come to pilgrimate and revere

(Records.vn)Bodh Gaya is the place where Gautama Buddha attained unsurpassed, supreme Enlightenment. It is a place which should be visited or seen by a person of devotion and which would cause awareness and apprehension of the nature of impermanence"  

Normination 7: Leshan Giant Buddha- the tallest Buddha stone statue in the world

(Records) One of the most famous destination for all the buddhists around the world is Leshan Giant Buddha, built in 703 under the Tang Dinasty, this 71 metres tall statue is also the tallest Giant Buddha stone statue in the world.

Buddhistic World Record Nomination 6: The Monywa is the largest reclining Buddha Statues in the world

(Records.vn) The study of Buddhism has inspired some of the world’s most beautiful contributions to the world of art. And the Monywa Buddha is one of them.

The second World Record Organization recognized that Mrs. Nguyen Thi Tru is the World's Oldest Living Woman

(Records.vn) After World Records Association (WRA), World Records Union, which is the second record organization, recognized that the Vietnam's Oldest Living Woman is the World's Oldest Living Woman.

The Journey to promote the gastronomic's values all over the World : German's Cuisine( Nomination 6)

(Records.vn) Over hundreds of years, the Germans have developed a warm, rich and delicious cuisine, where servings are always generous, making Germany "comfort food" central.

The Journey to promote the gastronomic's values all over the World : Japan's Cuisine( Nomination 5)

(Records.vn) Japanese cuisine is the food—ingredients, preparation and way of eating—of Japan. The traditional food of Japan is based on rice with miso soup and other dishes, with an emphasis on seasonal ingredients. The side dishes often consist of fish, pickled vegetables, and vegetables cooked in broth. Fish is common in the traditional cuisine. It is often grilled, but it may also be served raw as sashimi or in sushi. Seafood and vegetables are also deep-fried in a light batter as tempura.

Buddhistic World Record Nomination 5: The largest Buddhist meditation center

(Records.vn) The meditation center of Wat Phra Dhammakaya, Cetiya, with the capacity of 1.5 million people, is the largest Buddhist meditation center in the world.

The Journey to promote the gastronomic's values all over the World : Brunei's Cuisine( Nomination 4)

(Records.vn) Bruneian cuisine is the cuisine of Brunei. It is similar to, and heavily influenced by the cuisine of neighbouring Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia, with additional influences from India, China, Thailand, and Japan. However, there is a special dish being so popular in Brunei.

The Journey to promote the gastronomic's values all over the World : Palestin's Cuisine( Nomination 3)

(Records.vn) Palestinian cuisine consists of foods from or commonly eaten by Palestinians — which includes those living in the Palestinian territories, Israel, Jordan, refugee camps in nearby countries as well as by the Palestinian diaspora.

The Journey to promote the gastronomic's values all over the World : Spain's Cuisine( Nomination 2)

(Records.vn) Spanish cuisine is a way of preparing varied dishes, which is enriched by the culinary contributions of the various regions that make up the country. It is a cuisine influenced by the people who, throughout history, have conquered the territory of that country.

The Journey to promote the gastronomic's values all over the World : Algeria's Cuisine( Nomination 1)

(Records.vn) Algeria, officially People's Democratic Republic of Algeria, is a country in North Africa on the Mediterranean coast. And the cuisine of Algeria is a distinct fusion of Moorish and Amazigh cuisines. After studying from many different sources, we chose the most typical dishes in Algeria.

Buddhistic World Record Nomination 4: The World's Biggest Buddha Statue

(Records.vn) It's suprised that three biggest statues in the world are Buddha Statues !