Dhamma-dana, the gift of the noble teachings, is said by the Buddha to excel all other gifts.
(Dhammapada, 354)
Layman Dhamma
This site presents a collection of talks on Vipassanā (insight) meditation by prominent contemporary Burmese teachers (both monastic and unordained) who deliver the teachings of Buddha in ways that can be easily understood by laypeople.
Sayadaw Ashin Tejaniya (Shwe Oo Min)
Sayadaw Ashin Tejaniya teaches Vipassanā meditation in a straightforward and practical way without the use of Pāli words. Sayadaw also pinpoints the importance of the right mindset (equanimity, no desire or aversion) as a prerequisite for efficient insight meditation.
Thabarwa Sayadaw Ashin Ottamathara
Thabarwa Sayadaw Ashin Ottamathara emphasizes detachment in addition to mindfulness. Sayadaw teaches that things in life, including oneself, are only to be used and not to be attached to. Sayadaw focuses on practicing and doing good deeds continuously irrespective of time, place, and conditions. Sayadaw also encourages altruism as a way and stepping stone for common people to incoporate dhamma in their life.
U Keitisara (U-Zin Kyaw Hein)
Sayadaw U Keitisara, a former prominent actor, highlights the very transient nature (impermanence) of everything and living in the present moment.
Sayarlay Khemaransi
Sayarlay Khemaransi, a former housewife, preaches detachment and the importance of wisdom (paññā) in attaining higher levels of understanding about nature.
Sayar Dr. U Soe Lwin (Mandalay)
Sayagyi Dr. U Soe Lwin, as a result of his perfected wisdom, has a unique teaching style that adapts well to one’s situations. The teachings essentially give a strong foundation to Vipassanā meditation. Sayagyi meticulously teaches the concepts of nama (mind) and rupa (matter), cause and effect (kamma), and non-self (anattā) from various viewpoints so that the average person can understand them in one way or the other. Sayagyi also emphasizes the applicability and usefulness of Buddha’s teachings (spiritual knowledge) in daily life of a lay person. Sayagyi’s teaching of “Be mindful of the third one (i.e. feeling/sensation),” paves the way for insightful understanding of these concepts during formal meditation as well as in daily life.
Sayar Dr. U Thit Lwin
Sayagyi Dr. U Thit Lwin effectively teaches the practice of Vipassanā meditation in daily life through the use of the social media platform, Facebook. Sayagyi gives succint explanations about the principles and practice of mindfulness meditation.
