The Sound of the Breath: Sunlun and Theinngu Meditation Traditions of Myanmar
This article explores the popular Sunlun and Theinngu meditation traditions in Myanmar. The founders, Sunlun Sayadaw Ven. U Kavi (1878-1952) and Theinngu Sayadaw Ven. U Ukkaṭṭha (1913-1973), both led a lay life until in their mid-40s and only then took up meditation, going on to become highly respec...
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Contemporary buddhism
Year: 2019, Volume: 20, Issue: 1/2, Pages: 247-291 |
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