pleasant things of life that nothing might turn his thoughts from
goodness.

11. Amongst other things he taught men to be kind to animals. All
animals are well treated in Burma.

12. All over the land you see temples to Buddha. These temples grow
narrower and narrower the higher they rise. They all end in a spire
above which there is a kind of umbrella. It is made of metal, and all
round its edge are silver or golden bells, which make pretty music as
they are blown to and fro by the wind.

13. By the side of many of these temples you may see a great image of
Buddha. Most of the images are made of brass. The Burmese pray before
these images, and offer flowers and candles and rice to them.

[Illustration: {Statue of Buddha}]

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17. A LETTER FROM BURMA.--II.


1. Wherever you go in Burma you see monks. They have shaven heads, and
they wear yellow robes. Every morning they go out to beg. Boys in yellow
robes go with them, and carry large bowls in their hands.

2. The people come out of their houses and put food into the bowls. The
monks do not thank them. They say that he who gives is more blessed than
he who takes.