Primary Author : Mahasi Sayadaw Translator : Maung Tha Noe Editor: Sayadaw U Silananda Original Publisher : Dhammachakka Meditation Center, 1991 Republished with other sources : Tathagata Meditation Center
Other sources included the book “Instructions to Meditation Practice” by Mahasi Sayadaw “Benefits of Walking Meditation” by Sayadaw U Silananda “Guidance for Yogis at Interview” by Sayadaw U Pandita “An Interview with Mahasi Sayadaw” by Thamanaykyaw, translated by U Hla Myint
Process of Consciousness and Matter Subtitle : The Philosophical Psychology of Buddhism By Sayadaw Rewata Dhamma Completed : 2004 Last book by Sayadaw Publisher: Triple Gems Publication
The book is intended for all serious students of the Abhidhamma.
It serves as supplement to Bhikkhu Bodhi’s book “A Comprehensive Manual of Abhidhamma”, and treats various important aspect in more detail – in articular the process of consciousness and matter.
Preface by Sayadaw U Silanandabhivama, Rector of the International Theravada Buddhist Missionary University, Yangon
Acknowledgement by Sayadaw Dr. Ottaranyana, Birmingham Buddhist Vihara, UK
Introduction
Chapter I : CONSCIOUSNESS AND ITS FACTORS
CHAPTER II : PROCESS CONSCIOUSNESS (CITTA VITHI)
CHAPTER III : MIND-DOOR COGNITIVE PROCESS (MANODVARA VITHI)
CHAPTER IV : ABSORPTION JAVANA IN THE MIND-DOOR PROCESS (APPANA JAVANAVARA MANODVARA VITHI)
CHAPTER V : PROCESS OF MATTER
The Buddha’s Prescription
A Selection of Dhamma Talks by Dr. Rewata Dhamma
Editor : Yann Lovelock
Dhamma dana : Triple Gem Publications
Three sections
Section 1 : Historical Perspectives
Emperor Asoka
Arahanat Upagutta
The Contribution of Buddhism to the World of Art & Architecture
Buddhism in Myanmar Today
Sangha & State
Section 2 : Active Buddhism
Monastic and Lay Buddhism
Teaching for the Many
Transferring Merit for the Dead
The Buddhist Concept of Loving Kindness
The Fundamental Forces of the Mind
The Human & Environmental Crisis
Bliss through Buddhism
Social Change and Individual Change
The Buddha’s Prescription
Buddhism and Social Justice
Section 3 : Interfaith Dialogue
Traditional Wisdom and Modern Knowledge
What I Expect of Friendship with Christians
Sunyata and Kenosis
Bibliography
Myanmar Monasteries
Emptying the Rose-apple Seat
Subtitle : A day-to-day guide to Buddhist meditation methods as taught by a renowned meditation master
Author : Aggamahapandita Bhaddanta Dr. Rewata Dhamma
Foreword by Joseph Goldstein
Dhamma Dana by Triple Gems Publication
Aspiring to the Practice
Aspiration
The First Step
The Refuges
Eradicating the Defilements
Offerings
The Time of your Life
Meditation Practices
1. An Overview
The Forty Meditation Objects
2. Basic Factors
Signs
Temperament
Hindrances
Three Stages of Development
Absorption
Five kinds of Ability
Higher Knowledge
3. Concentration Practices
Getting Started
Sitting Position
Walking
4. Concentration Subjects
The Kasinas
The Recollections
a) Awareness of Respiration
b) Recollection of the Virtues of the Buddha
c) Mindfulness of Death
e) Meditation on the Impurities
f) Meditation on the Four Elements
g) Developing the Four Illimitables
A Ten Day Course in Insight Meditation
First 9 days
Instruction
Dhamma Talk
Day Ten
Instruction
Meditation : Developing Loving Kindness
Pali Glossary
Bibliography
Abbreviations
Nyaung Kan Aye
The Message of Satipatthana
Author : Nyaung Kan Aye Sayadaw Ashin Eindaka Distributor : Nyaung Kan Aye Sasana Yeiktha, 2000
Contents
PART I
The First Discourse on the Life of the Late Ven. Mahasi Sayadaw
The Historic Life of Mahasi Sayadaw and Vipassana Method Expounded in Satipatthana Sutta Part (2)
Meditate the Satipatthana as in Kuru Country
The Message of Sattipattana
PART II
Satipatthana Sermon for Overcoming Defilements (1)
Satipatthana Sermon for Overcoming Defilements (2)
Satipatthana Sermon for Overcoming Grief (1)
Satipatthana Sermon for Overcoming Grief (2)
PART III
Okasa Supplication Which is the A, B, C of Buddhism And Keeping the Precepts
Satipatthana to Free from Lamentation (1)
Satipatthana to Free from Lamentation (2)
Satipatthana to Free from Lamentation (3)
PART IV
Discourse on Satipatthana for the Extinction of Suffering (1)
Satipatthana for the Extinction of Suffering (2)
Satipatthana for the Extinction of Mental Suffering (1)
Satipatthana for the Extinction of Mental Suffering (2)
PART V
How to win Magga Nana Citta by Satipatthana (1)
How to win Magga Nana Citta by Satipatthana (2)
How to attain Nibbana by Satipatthana (1)
How to attain Nibbana by Satipatthana (2)
Settling Back Into The Moment
A meditator’s inspirational guide
Selected text from THE EXPERIENCE OF INSIGHT, Joseph Goldstein
Most people are circling around, driven by ignorance and desire, unaware of the possibility of getting off this wheel of samasaras, the wheel of greed and hatred.
When we learn to let go, the lighter the mind becomes.
The whole development of awareness comes from experiencing things with a silent mind, not with our thoughts and concepts about them.
What the Buddha Taught
By Dr. Walpole Rahula
First published in 1959
by [Rev. Dr.] Walpola Rahula
Foreword by [Professor] Paul Demieville
Eight Chapters 1. The Buddhist Attitude of Mind 2. The First Noble Truth : Dukkha 3. The Second Noble Truth : Samudiya : ‘The Arising of Dukkha” 4. The Third Noble Truth : Nirodha : ‘The Cessation of Dukkha” 5. The Fourth Noble Truth : Magga : ‘The Path” 6. The Doctrine of No-Soul : Anatta 7. ‘Meditation’ or Mental Culture : Bhavana 8. What the Buddha taught and the World Today
Selected Texts
Abbreviations
Selected Bibliography
Glossary
The book has been translated into several languages including Myanmar.
The Buddha And His Teachings
Author : NARADA MAHA THERA
VAIJIRARAMA, COLOMBO
First Edition : 1964
4th Enlarged Edition : 1980
Introduction
Part I : THE BUDDHA
14 Chapters
1. The Buddha — From Birth to Reunciation
2. His Struggle for Enlightenment
3. The Buddhahood
4. After the Enlightenment
5. The Invitation to Expound the Dhamma
…
12. The Buddha’s Ministry
13. The Buddha’s Daily Routine
14. The Buddha’s Parinibbana (Death)
Part II : THE DHAMMA
THE TEACHINGS OF THE DHAMMA
Chapters 15 – 44
15. What is Buddhism?
16. Some Salient Characteristics of Buddhism
17. The Four Noble Truths
18. Kamma
…
35. The Way to Nibbana (I) — Morality
36. The Way to Nibbana (II) — Concentration
37. Nivarana or Hindrances
38. The Way to Nibbana (III) — Insight
39. The State of an Arahant
40. The Boddhistta Ideal
41. Parami — Perfections
42. Brahmavihara — The Sublime States
43. The Eight Worldly Conditions (Atthalokadhamma)
44. The Problems of Life
Buddhism in a Nutshell
Narada Thera (Vaijarma, Colombo, Sri Lanka) published the book in 1933.
In 1970, Sayadaw published a revised edition.
Sayadaw full permission to Sayagyi U Hla Maung of the Buddhist Sasana Council to reprint ALL his publications reserving the copyright.
There are 11 (short) chapters and an appendix.
The Triple Gem
by Venerable U Pyinnathiha
wrote the book in London, UK, 1988
revised the book in New Jersey, US, 2002
Contents
Foreword by Ven. Dr. Hammalaa Saddhatissa
The Three Main Views
What is Buddhism?
Who is the Buddha?
The Attributes of the Buddha
Dhamma (The Teachings of the Buddha)
The Attributes of the Dhamma
The Sangha (The Community of Noble Disciples)
The Attributes of the Sangha
Note
The Dhamma dana distribution by Triple Gems Publication includes “The Triple Gem” and “The Way to Social Harmony”.
A Pali-Myanmar English Dictionary of the Noble Words of the Lord Buddha
Compilers:
Burmese entries: U Myat Kyaw
English entries: translated from Burmese by U San Lwin
Publisher : Myanmar Sar Ah Phwe
Excerpts
katayuga – n. first of the four ages into which a world era is divided; age of filial piety and justice. See also yuga.
It is rendered as Training or Practice. The Myanmar call it Theik-kha.
Three Sikkha
Buddhist studies describe three Sikkha
Sila (Morality) သီလ
Samadhi (Concentration) သမာဓိ
Panna (Wisdom) ပညာ
Pali Sikkha ပါဠိသိက္ခာ
Mahagandayone Sayadaw (Ashin Janakabhivamsa) authored several texts including Pali Sikkha (Practice using Pali words and phrases).
Mahagandayone Sayadaw
Tharmanay Kyaw Sayadaw (U Dhammika) wrote and taught Paritta Seik-kha (Practice using words and phrases from the eleven suttas) in both Myanmar and English. Sayadaw’s objective is to help people (outside Myanmar who do not have time to study Pali grammar) to read and understand Pali texts such as the Protective Suttas and Dhammapada.
Spouse : Tekkatho Shwe Yi Win တက္ကသိုလ်ရွှေရည်ဝင်း
Children : Maung Maung Win (Mg Yit) & Mi Mi Win (Junior)
U Khin Maung Latt, Daw Khin Myo Chit & KMW
Dr. Khin Maung Win
Maths Saya
As an assistant of Saya Dr. Chit Swe, I worked with several Maths Saya.
Dr. Khin Maung Win wrote about Maths Curriculum in France for the “High School Maths” project.
After retirement, he published books on Maths, Education & Vipassana (Insight Meditation).
Vipassana
His parents were friends and devotees of KabaAye Sunlun Sayadaw U Vinaya. They hosted Meditation retreats in their compound.
During my visit to Yangon in January and February 2018, I met Saya at Kaba Aye Sunlun Gu Kyaung.
Mi Mi Win (Junior Win) gave me two of her books (one in English, and another in Myanmar) that she wrote to celebrate the Centennial of her paternal grand parents : U Khin Mg Latt (English saya at Rangoon University & Private Tution, First Chief Editor of Working Peoples’ Daily) and Daw Khin Myo Chit (Award winning author).
Junior Win took a year to write the book for the Centennial of her grandparents in 2015. Her mother Tekkatho Shwe Yi Win helped with the indexing. Her brother Maung Yit helped with photos and cartoons.
Good & Sad news
The book won a prize from Tun Foundation. Sadly, Shwe Yi Win passed away before the prize presentation.
Ko Soe Myint (M72, UCC), who appeared healthy, passed away unexpectedly at 3AM about one and a half months following his elder sister’s demise.
Life sometimes presents people with both good and sad news.
Updates
Mg Yit is co-founder of Moemaka. He helped publish several books & e-books (including those for his Twin sister).
Saya is now GBNF. I received his book on Sunlun Vipassana.
The course in Burmese is available in CD and MP3 tapes.
The course is English is available as a 3-volume book.
Abhidhamma Course (in Burmese)
Abhidhamma (Burmese)
Sayadaw U Silananda gave a course at Dhammananda Vihara (then in Daly City) over several weekends.
Saya U Tin Maung Nyunt (M60) completed the course.
Some devotees converted the 26 tapes into MP3 format.
Ko Jeffrey (from Fremont) loaded them onto an MP3 player, and offered them as dhamma dana to students taking Abhidhamma courses.
Handbook of Abhidhamma Studies
Three Volumes by Venerable Sayadaw U Silananda
Transcription by Sarah E Marks
Abhidhamma (English)Back cover
Dr. Nandamalabhivamsa
Dr. Nandamalabhivamsa
He succeeded U Silanandabhivamsa as Rector of IMBTU
He taught Abhidhamma in Myanmar and beyond.
Fundamental Abhidhamma Part I was first taught in 1997 at Maryland, USA. The book was edited by Dr. Khin Maung U (First in Burma in the Matric exam of 1963). The second edition was published by the Center of Buddhist Studies (CBS), Sagaing Hills in 2005.
Fundamental Abhidhamma Part II was published by the Center of Buddhist Studies (CBS), Sagaing Hills in 2007.
Fundamental
Fundamental Abhidhamma
Part I
By Dr. Nandamalabhivamsa
First edition : June 1997
Editor : Dr. Khin Maung U
Myanmar-Buddhist Meditation Society, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Second, extended edition : January 2005
revised : November 2005
Center for Buddhist Studies (CBS), Sagaing Hills, Sagaing, Myanmar
Contents
The History of Abhidhamma
(1) Why is it called Abhidhamma? (2) Who is the author? … (8) The role of Abhidhammattha sangaha (9) The role of Vibhavani (10) Ledi Sayadaw (11) Paramatthadipani, the critic of Vibhavani
Ashin Garudhamma teaches two courses at the monastery in Spady, Fremont.
One is Pali.
The other is Abdhidhamma.
Gary dhamma
Abhidamma Newsletter (1999)
Sayadaw U Silanandabhivamsa was Patron of Dhammachakka Meditation Center, Berkeley, C.A.
Abdhidhamma Newsletter was published by the Abhidhamma Study Group of DMC.
Abhidhamma Newsletter
Abhidhamma Newsletter Volume 1 Number 3 (April 1999) Adviser: Venerable U Silananda Editor: Maung Tin-Wa (Ph.D.) Editorial Board: James Cameron, U Aye Cho, Aung Khin (M.D.). Marc F. Lierberman (M.D.), Yan Naing Lwin (Ph.D.), Sarah E, Marks, Tin Than Myint (M.D.), Bach Dong Nhut, U Han Nyo, Phil Rohrer, Larry Rosenberg, Anna Spievogel (M.D., Ph.D.), Tin Myo Than (M.D.), Hla N. Tin (Ph.D.), Rita Adelman Graphic Designer: Scott Jordan Transcribing and Word Processing: Pat McMahon Published by the Abhidhamma Study Group of Dhammachakka Meditation Center, Berkeley, C.A.
He graduated with Mechanical Engineering from Rangoon University in 1960
Worked for JVC run by relatives. Read news about State Scholarship
Masters in Agricultural Engineering from Virginia Tech in the USA
He had to return by sea taking the Ocean liner Warwickshire of Bibby Line. He became friends with Saya Allen Htay (GBNF), Saya U Soe Paing and Saya U Ko Ko Lay (GBNF). They spent evenings playing Bridge.
Upon his arrival in Rangoon, he visited RIT to pay respect to Saya U Ba Than. Saya asked if he would like to join Agri Dept. (sub-dept of Mechanical). Some Agri students were having a hard time following Soviet lecturers via their interpreters.
Later moved to Thailand & USA
Informal Group
Saya Allen, Saya U Tin Maung Nyunt, U Ko Ko Aye, Ko Thein Naing / Patrick and I would get together for lunch or brunch.
Saya Allen and U Ko Ko Aye are now GBNF.
Ko Thein Naing would pick me up occasionally to visit Saya U Tin Maung Nyunt.
Saya and I used to exchange books (dhamma and general).
He told me to keep the ones that I want.
He bought books. He got books when his dhamma friend Saya U Soe Kaw (Mining) passed away. He got books when a monastery undergoing renovation gave away the old stuff.
Saya’s books include Ludu Dawlove Ah Mar, Theikpan Maung Wa, Tha Ka Doe, and Kyemon U Thaung.
Ludu Daw Ah Mar
She took part in the 1936 RU Student Strike.
Spouse : Ludu U Hla (Writer & Journalist)
Many journalists & writers worked at Ludu Newspaper founded by U Hla & Daw Ah Mar.
Saya gave me the book written by Ludu Daw Ah Mar about notable people from Mandalay.
Daw Oo Zun (founder of the first Lu Oh Yone လူအိုရုံ) and Kyar Ba Nyein (Boxing & Checkers) are some of the Mandalay Thu မန္တလေးသူ and Mandalay Thar မန္တလေးသား featured in the book.
Book by Ludu Daw Ah Mar
Theikpan Maung Wa
U Sein Tin was an early student who took Burmese Honors.
Became ICS.
Co-founded “Khit San Sar Pay” with U Thein Han (Zawgyi) & U Wun (Minthuwun).
Wrote a journal during his study at Oxford University and published a book.
Wrote semi-autobiographical accounts featuring Maung Lu Aye မောင်လူအေး and Maung Lu Hmwe မောင်လူမွှေး
His collection of “Wut Htu Saung Par ဝတ္ထုဆောင်းပါးာwas prescribed as a Burmese text for high school.
Saya gave me the book written a book by Theikpan Maung Wa about pets.
Theikpan Maung Wa succumbed as a victim of a robbery (gone wrong).
Memories
Health & Fitness
President of RIT Thaing
Member of RIT Saya Soccer Team
Hiking & some Mountaineering (before having medical problems)
Had operation
Social & Religious Activities
Volunteer for constructing the pagoda & monastery at Taung Pulu Kaba Aye (first in the SF Bay Area & later at Boulder Creek)
Member, Kappiya Karaka ကပ္ပိယကာရက
Supporter, Team that compiled & converted Mogok Sayadaw’s tapes into CD
Donated $500 to YTU Library Modernization project
Donation
Used to have monthly လဖက်ရည် နဲ့ စကားဝိုင်း with Saya Allen Htay (GBNF), U Ko Ko Aye (GBNF), Ko Thein Naing (Patrick) and me.
Visit by Saya U Soe Paing (EE, UCC). They spent over a month on an Ocean Liner to return home after studying in the USA.
Visit by U Soe Paing
Saya and U Sein Tun were roommates at Mandalay University in 1955. They met again at a Fundraiser in Newark Pavilion on June 22, 2025.
