Teaching the Dhamma
Discover the profound teachings of the Buddha through meditation guidance, Dhamma Vinaya talks, and other resources.
"Sabbe saṅkhārā aniccā"
All conditioned phenomena are impermanent.
— Dhammapada, Verse 277
Fundamental teachings on Ānāpānasati — the practice of mindfulness of breathing.
Advanced instructions on deepening concentration and attaining the Jhāna stages.
Detailed guidance on the complementary practices of calm abiding and insight meditation.
Instructions on the meditation of the four great elements and its connection to Vipassanā insight.
Resources
Freely offered meditation manuals and Dhamma publications for download.
A comprehensive collection of 13 meditation manuals covering Samatha, Rūpa, Nāma, Paṭiccasamuppāda, Paṭṭhāna, Vipassanā and more.
A rendering taken from various sources, providing an easy-to-read yet accurate summary of the training rules for monks.
An inspiring collection of stories detailing the life of the Buddha and his most eminent disciples.
Insights from Padhāniyaṅga Sutta & Meghiya Sutta that relate tremendously to the practice of meditation.
Vietnamese translation of Essential Factors for Meditation Practice. Insights from Padhāniyaṅga Sutta & Meghiya Sutta.
ဓမ္မဒါန — A Myanmar language publication on the good practices leading to Nibbāna. Scanned PDF format.
Downloads
Downloadable presentation slides from Dhamma talks and retreats.
About
Venerable
Nāyaka Sayadaw and Senior Meditation Teacher
Pa-Auk Tawya Meditation Centre,
Pyin Oo Lwin, Myanmar
Born in Kaing Won Village, Kaw Lin Township, Sagaing Division, Myanmar.
Ordained as a novice in Kaw Lin Township, Sagaing Division, Myanmar.
Studied Primary Buddhist Scriptures in Kaw Lin Township, Sagaing Division, Myanmar.
Studied Advanced Buddhist Scriptures at Mahāvisuddhāyon Education Centre, Bahan Township, Yangon, Myanmar.
Received Higher Ordination on 15 March 1995 in Bahan Township, Yangon, Myanmar.
Obtained the government authorized Dhammācariya degree.
Became a teacher at Mahāvisuddhāyon Education Centre, Bahan Township, Yangon, Myanmar.
Continued to study Advanced Buddhist Scriptures and taught senior monks at the new Masoeyein Education Centre, Mandalay, Myanmar. Obtained the Abhivaṃsa degree in Yangon in 2003.
Practiced meditation at Pa-Auk Tawya Meditation Centre (Main), Mon State, Myanmar.
Taught senior monks at the new Masoeyein Education Centre, Mandalay, Myanmar. Went to many forest monasteries for self-practice from time to time.
Continued meditation practice at Pa-Auk Tawya Meditation Centre (Main), Mon State, Myanmar.
Spent the rains retreat and continued to practice meditation at Batam, Indonesia and visited Singapore for Dhamma sharing.
Attended the Meditation Teacher Course retreat conducted by the Ven Pa-Auk Sayadaw at Pa-Auk Tawya Meditation Centre (Pyin Oo Lwin), Mandalay, Myanmar.
Practiced, taught the Buddha's Teachings and spent the rains retreat in Taiwan.
Practiced, taught the Buddha's Teachings and spent the rains retreat at Pa-Auk Meditation Centre (Pyin Oo Lwin), Mandalay, Myanmar. Currently the Meditation Teacher (Kammaṭṭhānācariya) at Pa-Auk Meditation Centre (Pyin Oo Lwin).
From time to time went to Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, India, China, Sri Lanka, and the EU to conduct short meditation retreats and Dhamma sharing.