Meditation in Southeast Asia - Insight Meditation Center
Meditation in Southeast Asia - Insight Meditation Center
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2.10 Saddhamma Ransi <strong>Meditation</strong> Centre<br />
by Dieter Baltruschat and Hilde Scheller us<strong>in</strong>g buddhanet.net<br />
Adresse: Saddhamma Ransi <strong>Meditation</strong> Centre<br />
7 Zeyar Khemar Road<br />
Mayangone 7SHP, Yangon (Rangoon), Myanmar<br />
written preregistration recommended!<br />
Description: The Saddhamma Ransi Centre is a small but select center <strong>in</strong> a<br />
relatively quiet area a bit outside Yangon. It has a beautiful dhamma hall and several<br />
smaller build<strong>in</strong>gs. Yogis are ma<strong>in</strong>ly Burmese.<br />
Spiritual guidance: Ven. Sayadaw U Kundala is considered one of the most notable<br />
teachers <strong>in</strong> the tradition of Mahasi Sayadaw and for a while was head of the Mahasi<br />
<strong>Center</strong>. Sayadaw U Kundala has years of experience with Western practicioners and<br />
<strong>in</strong> Myanmar is called "Metta Sayadaw“ because of his friendly attitude. Because he<br />
teaches a lot elsewhere, he is often absent from the center.<br />
How to get there: From the city center <strong>in</strong> Yangon the Mahasi <strong>Center</strong> is reached <strong>in</strong><br />
10 m<strong>in</strong>. by taxi. To the Saddhamma Ransi <strong>Meditation</strong> Centre pass the Mahasi<br />
<strong>Center</strong>, take Kaba-Aye Pagoda Road out of the city, pass Sayadaw U Janaka’s<br />
Chanmyay Yeiktha <strong>Meditation</strong> Centre and cont<strong>in</strong>ue down the ma<strong>in</strong> road. Hopefully<br />
the driver will f<strong>in</strong>d the correct road to turn (approx. 8 km). The entire trip is about 30<br />
to 45 m<strong>in</strong>utes.<br />
<strong>Meditation</strong> technique and schedule: Observation of body, feel<strong>in</strong>gs, m<strong>in</strong>d, and m<strong>in</strong>d<br />
objects. Usually, primary object of contemplation dur<strong>in</strong>g sitt<strong>in</strong>g meditation is ris<strong>in</strong>g<br />
and fall<strong>in</strong>g of the abdomen. Several times per week there is an <strong>in</strong>terview with the<br />
meditation teacher. The center has a less str<strong>in</strong>gent timetable than other centers of<br />
the Mahasi tradition. Instead of the usual m<strong>in</strong>imal 12 hours of practice „only“ 8 are<br />
expected. A stay of one to three months is recommended.<br />
Language(s): Dur<strong>in</strong>g the <strong>in</strong>terviews a translator is present because the teachers<br />
speak little English.<br />
Course duration and dates: S<strong>in</strong>ce there are no group retreats, there are no special<br />
dates to adhere to.<br />
What to br<strong>in</strong>g: Insect repellant, water dis<strong>in</strong>fectant, and medication should be<br />
brought <strong>in</strong> sufficient quantities from at home. A light sleep<strong>in</strong>g bag and a warm fleece<br />
jacket are useful dur<strong>in</strong>g the w<strong>in</strong>ter months. Sitt<strong>in</strong>g pads are available, but a pillow for<br />
sitt<strong>in</strong>g should be brought. Items of daily use such as toiletries, flashlight, batteries,<br />
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