Sayadaw: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Sayadaw means something in Buddhism, Pali. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
In Buddhism
Theravada (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Access to Insight: A Glossary of Pali and Buddhist TermsVenerable teacher; an honorific title and form of address for a senior or eminent bhikkhu.Theravāda is a major branch of Buddhism having the the Pali canon (tipitaka) as their canonical literature, which includes the vinaya-pitaka (monastic rules), the sutta-pitaka (Buddhist sermons) and the abhidhamma-pitaka (philosophy and psychology).
General definition (in Buddhism)
Source: Shambala Publications: GeneralSayadaw Burm., lit., “teacher”; Burmese title for a Buddhist monk. This title properly only applies to the abbot of a monastery but is frequently used also as an honorific form of address for monks in general.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Full-text (+109): Sitting posture, Ugghatitannu, Suruci, Vararoja, Mahakusa, Cittaramsi, Nagasena, Vilarattha, Rama, Renu, Navarattha, Ambaramsi, Disampati, Kusha, Dhammasena, Samiddha, Dasarattha, Ekacakkhu, Makhadeva, Sudarshana.
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Search found 25 books and stories containing Sayadaw; (plurals include: Sayadaws). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Vipassana Meditation Course (by Chanmyay Sayadaw)
Vipassana Meditation Guidelines
Part 5 - Mindfulness Of Daily Activities < [Vipassana Meditation Guidelines]
Fundamentals of Vipassana Meditation (by Venerable Mahāsi Sayādaw)
A Discourse on Paticcasamuppada (by Venerable Mahasi Sayadaw)
Chapter 9 - The Story Of Mahadhammika Upasaka < [Part 2]
Chapter 6 - How Sankhara Leads To New Vinnana < [Part 2]
Chapter 7 - Sassata And Uccheda < [Part 2]
Vipassana Meditation (by Chanmyay Sayadaw)
Part 1 - Balancing The Mental Faculties < [Chapter 6 - Nine Ways To Sharpen The Mental Faculties]
What Kamma is (by Sayadaw U Thittila)
The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
The Author (Mingun Tipiṭakadhara Sayadaw)
(2) Second Pāramī: The Perfection of Morality (sīla-pāramī) < [Chapter 6 - On Pāramitā]
Chapter 19b - The Buddha’s Second Vassa < [Volume 3]