Myanmar is a Buddhist influenced country with more than 90% of the population practice
Buddhism. Since the religion is spreading national wide, related activities like meditation is also
very popular and taught in numerous monasteries and meditation centers. Whether you are
Buddhist or not, meditating is a very useful way to help you to reduce the stress, calm the
minds and gain the inner peace
The Panditarama Shwe Taung Gon Sasana Yeiktha is a center for the practice and study of the Theravada Buddhist teachings. Established in October 1990 by the Venerable Guiding Teacher U Panditabhivamsa, it follows the great lineage of the late Venerable Mahasi Sayadaw. He no longer gives personal interviews during retreats, but still offers Dhamma talks, and closely supervises other Sayadaws who interview. Both local and foreign yogis come to the Shwe Taung Gon center in Yangon to practice intensive Vipassana (Satipatthana) meditation. The Mahasi method involves mindfulness of body, sensations, mind, and general objects such as seeing, hearing, tasting and smelling. The primary objects of meditation are the rise and fall of the abdomen in sitting meditation and the movement of the feet in walking meditation. Food, accommodations, and basic needs are met through the generous donations of well-wishers. The teachers and staff work to maintain conditions conducive to meditation.
The Chanmyay Yeiktha Meditation Centre is by the main road to the airport. It was founded in 1977 by the Ven. Sayadaw U Janaka, one of the most notable disciples of Mahasi Sayadaw. He acted also as the translator for Mahasi Sayadaw on his trips to Europe and the U.S. The center consists of a number of buildings, amongst others a four-floor building for foreign meditators. On the four floors there are single rooms for women and men as well as separate meditation halls. The office to the right of the entrance is your first contact. The meditation practiced at the center is Vipassana Meditation or Mindfulness Meditation based on Sattipatthana Sutta and the Mahasi Sayadaw method. The shortest stay is 10 days, however if you have only few days and want to enjoy the core course, we can help. Meditation normally starts from 4.00am to 9.00pm which means you can start at the time you choose.
Follow the Theravāda tradition, with emphasis on the teaching and practice of both Samatha (tranquility) and Vipassanā (insight) meditation, Pa-Auk Forest Monastery is one of the top choices for foreign students over 20 countries to attend meditating in Myanmar so far. Located in the mountain range of Taung Nyo in Mon State, the Pa-Auk welcomes you for long term and intensive courses.
It located in northern suburbs of Yangon, not far from the downtown, and between the city and the airport. Founded in 1947 by the late Mahasi Sayadaw, Mahasi give courses in English and accept foreigners who want to master the skill for intensive, moment-to-moment awareness and know further about Buddhism principles. For a glimpse, you can start by anticipating the first lesson at 3.00 pm
Dhamma Joti was opened in 1993 in Yangon. In this center, Vipassana meditation is taught. The method means "to see things as they really are". It is a process of self-purification by self- observation. There are different types of courses for you choose from 1 day to 1 month.
For any Myanmar tour that you want to combine cultural visits with meditation, please contact our travel expert
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