Meditation and introduction to the Theravada Buddhism in Myanmar

Introduction to the Theravada Buddhism and Vipassana meditation

It is an absolutely unique opportunity to discover the Theravada Buddhism while observing the life and talking during 3 or 4 days (or more if you wish) with one of the most respected monk of the Myanmar.
This monk lives alone in a forest close to Bago, in the very strict respect of the monastic rules (Vinaya). He accepts neither money nor to travel (except for Dhamma purpose). His time is dedicated to the pratical survey of sacred text andto meditation.

Hewill dispense you courses about Vipassana meditation that you will put immediatly in practice. He will give you (in English) an introduction to the Buddhis philosophy and you will share the simple life of a monk..
If you are interested, we recommend you strongly to prepare a maximum of question in advance. The interaction and the debate are an essential element for sharing knowledge.


Practically, what should you expect ?

Where ?: At the forest monastery near Bago, around 10 KM from Bago center..
How long? : 3 or 4 days, but we can extend to 10 days.
How many people: 4 people max.
Language : English.
Price : The teaching and the lodging are absolutely free. We must organize your transportation and the purchase of food however during your stay. A participation to these expenseses will be asked to you according to the number of people.
The monastery is really far in the forest and we must arrange the delivery of a correct food for people non accustomed to the Monastic " kitchen ".
Time schedule : Wake-up around 4h30 for meditation. Small lunch around 7.00 AM, last meal of the day around 11H and 11H30.
Sleeping : simple small house made of brick, or bamboo or wood with incorporated toilet. The rooms are equipped with screen, not electricity.

Bath : no current water, no hot water (not really useful), the water of the puit is used to wash.
Rules : no music, no cigarette, no alcohol, no meal after 12 hours, a person by room.


If you are interested by this opportunity (we included it on your tourist journey inMyanmar), thank you to contact us by email: méditation_bago@ananda-travel.com.


We advice your to read our web pages about Vipassana and méditation in Myanmar.

This opportunity is not bound to any other programs of " Vipassana " meditation for which we can also help you. U Sumana is a monk very celebrated for his understanding of the Buddhism and his meditation practice . He usually alone in the forest and accept that interested people come to sleep in his monastery (some huts in wood) to initiate to Buddhism or meditation.
Ananda Travel Yangon offers you the possibility to take advantage from our longtime privileged relationship with him.

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