The Weizzas, Mystical Hermits of Burmese Folklore: A Virtual Tour of the Shwedagon Pagoda, Part 4

In this video, we will examine the stories of the mystic weizzas, mortal men who, according to Burmese folklore, were able to achieve supernatural powers through meditation and the practice of secret doctrines. This is the fourth and final video in which we explore the history and culture of Myanmar through the art of the Shwedagon Pagoda.

Sections:
Introduction: 0:00
What is a “weizza”?: 0:20
Zawgyi: 1:05
Shin Izzagone: 2:56
Bo Bo Aung: 4:42
Bo Min Gaung: 5:57
Epilogue: 9:18