The Man-Made Cave of Victory

Half a mile from the Aungtawmu Monastery outside of Mebegon village there is an auspicious sight in the form of two merged Banyan trees. This is considered to be auspicious because such a happening signifies the remarkable spiritual accomplishment of Botaw Bo Htun Aung. This same location marks the spot where Weizzar Sayadaw U. Pandita's long life transformation by fire took place in 1974 on the man-made Cave of Victory. To celebrate and commemorate this on the same year a two storey Monastery was built near the cave which today accommodates monks and practitioners.

Two Caves of Victory are to be found near a pond which honors the Mahasiddha Ashin Upagote within the site of the Pauk Kyaung. The Cave of Victory of Wizzado Sayadaw U. Kowida is located at north side of the pond. The Cave of Victory of Weizzar Sayadaw U. Uttamakyaw is positioned on the western side of a pond. A Monastery has been constructed next to each of the caves. The Monastery attached to the cave of Weizzardor Sayadaw U. Kowida is used as a meditation hall and the monastery attached to the cave of Weizzar Sayadaw U. Uttamakyaw facilitate accommodation for pilgrims and practitioners.