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Replica of Buddha’s tooth stolen from Myanmar temple
YANGON, Myanmar (AP) – A replica of Buddha’s tooth – a holy relic of the Buddhist religion – has been stolen from a temple in a northern suburb of Yangon, an official said.
The glass casing at the Swedaw Myat – Tooth Relic – Pagoda in which the tooth replica had been enshrined was discovered broken Aug. 14, and the tooth, along with several precious gems, found missing, said an official at the Religious Affairs Ministry.
The replica relic had been kept on a bejewelled pedestal with a jewel encrusted holder inside the glass case. Soldiers have sealed the pagoda premises and pilgrims have not been not allowed to visit while the theft is being investigated.
There are generally acknowledged to be only two genuine Buddha’s teeth in existence, one in China and the other in Sri Lanka. Buddhists believe the teeth, reportedly found after Buddha was cremated 2,400 years ago, bring peace and good fortune.
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