Source: buddhanet.net
Address: Shwe Oo Min Dhamma Sukha Yeiktha
Aung Myay Thar Yar Road
Gone Tala Poung village
Mingaladon township
Yangon
Myanmar
Tel. +95 1 636 402
Email:
The center does not have its own email address, so emails are read by several people and replies can take over a week.
Arrival: Shwe Oo Min Monastery is about half an hour by taxi from the airport and about an hour from downtown Yangon. The road leading to the monastery branches off opposite the London Cigarette Factory (info for the taxi driver). If the driver does not know the way, it is best to call the monastery so that the way can be described to him.
Tradition and Teacher: Ven. Sayadaw U Tejaniya, trained by Ven. Shwe Oo Min Sayadaw (died Nov. 2002 at age 89 in this monastery), is in his mid-40s and speaks some English. Usually, however, the interviews are very well translated by a Burmese lady from Singapore named Ma Thet Thet.
Meditation Technique: Mainly cittanupassana (observation of the mind) is practiced. The mind is attentively observed, recognized, and deeply understood.
Course Duration and Dates: Since no group retreats take place, there are no dates to observe.
Costs: The maintenance of the center is financed exclusively by donations and is therefore dependent on the voluntary support of retreat participants.
Climate: Tropical climate, the cooler dry season from November to February (very hot from March) are the most favorable months.
What to Bring: Insect repellent, water purification tablets, and medications should be brought in sufficient quantities from home. A light sleeping bag and a warm fleece jacket are useful especially during the winter months. A German/English dictionary can be helpful for the interview. Everyday items such as toiletries, flashlight, batteries, bathing slippers, and water bottle are available in Yangon.
Note: The monastery is authorized to issue a “Sponsorship Letter” for a meditation visa. It can be a bit noisy due to construction work and the loudspeakers of some monasteries in the vicinity.