General Blog — Insight Myanmar

Invitation to Monkhood

Burma DhammaJanuary 4, 2015Malaysia, Sasanarakkha Buddhist Sanctuary, foreign monks, ordination, videosComment

Ledi Sayadaw: "His fervour and fiery zeal effected real revival..."

Burma DhammaJanuary 2, 2015Colonel Maxwell, Colonial Burma, Ledi Sayadaw, Sir Herbert Thirkell White, "A Civil Servant in Burma", alcohol, dhamma talk, opiumComment

"Can I take photos when giving dana?"

Burma DhammaJanuary 1, 2015Dr. Asabha, Mogok Monastery, Sangha Dana, Yogi Questions, dana, photographyComment

The Third Set of Robes

Burma DhammaDecember 31, 2014Bhante AggaComment

"10 Reasons You Should go to Burma"

Burma DhammaDecember 30, 2014The Broke Backpacker, Will HattonComment

"What is the difference between novitation and full bhikkhu ordination?"

Burma DhammaDecember 30, 2014Yogi Questions, novices, ordinationComment

"Falser than the Roman's conception of Britain..."

Burma DhammaDecember 29, 2014Colonial Burma, Sir Herbert Thirkell White, "A Civil Servant in Burma"Comment

"Coming back to Shwe Oo Min Yangon

Burma DhammaDecember 28, 2014Kalaw, Mexico, Sayadaw U Tejawontha, Shwe Oo Min MonasteryComment

An Inspiring Memory

Burma DhammaDecember 27, 2014Anauk Monastery, Bhante Agga, Dr. Khin Maung Aye, Ingyinbin, Muditā Works, Pariyatti yatra, Russell Quinn, Saya Thet Gyi, Shwe Kyin Monastery, Shwedagon Pagoda, shinpyuComment

"How is your food?" "Not bad. I’m a vegetarian.’”

Burma DhammaDecember 26, 2014IMC, Kaba Aye Pagoda, Maha Gandayone, Pa Auk, Sayadaw U Tejawontha, Sayagyi U Ba Khin, Shwe Mok Htaw Pagoda, U Goenka, Yaw Sayadaw, vegetarianComment

From the Other Side of the Mirror

Burma DhammaDecember 25, 2014Ajahn Chah, Megan Stack, Monastic Life, Shwe Lan updates, Tony Robbins, "Every Man In This Village Is A Liar"Comment

Burma Dhamma Year in Photos 2014

Burma DhammaDecember 23, 2014Auto AwesomeComment

"It has given me a sense of security and purpose in life which I never thought possible."

Burma DhammaDecember 22, 2014Dhamma Giri, Sri Lanka, The Phyu Taw Ya, Venerable KhemaComment

Eating Vegetarian at Burmese Monasteries

Burma DhammaDecember 22, 2014Bhante Agga, Burmese food, Pindapat, Sangha Dana, vegetarianComment

"Craig's Retreat"

Burma DhammaDecember 21, 2014CBC, Craig Dresson, Dhamma Torana, The Morning Show, U GoenkaComment

Patipatti Side of Webu Monastery in Ingyinbin

Burma DhammaDecember 21, 2014Ingyinbin, Jaggery, Pariyatti yatra, Pindapat, Russell Quinn, San Kyaung, Webu SayadawComment

Dhamma Video

Burma DhammaDecember 17, 2014Dhamma Video, foreign monksComment

Jenny Phillips discusses the Dhamma Brothers on Oprah Winfrey Part 2

Burma DhammaDecember 14, 2014Dhamma Brothers, Jenny Phillips, Oprah Winfrey, U GoenkaComment

"Being the Only Meditator in the Monastery"

Burma DhammaDecember 14, 2014Burmese culture, India, Kalaw, Kathina, Mexico, Shwe Oo Min Monastery, Vietnam, Waso, foreign monks, samathaComment

Sayadaw U Tejaniya in Kalaw 5

Burma DhammaDecember 13, 2014Kalaw, Shwe Oo Min Monastery, U Tejaniya, dhamma talk, videosComment