Living as a Monk in Myanmar During Covid and Government Change
Here I will share some experiences of living as a monk in Myanmar during the covid pandemic and the government change that happened recently.
Pa-Auk
Only The Best For Buddha
When we give water to the Bodhi Tree, it is not uncommon to give pure bottled drinking water to it.
Patimokkha Chant Feb 15, 2022
Yesterday, I recited the 227 rules of the Pātimokkha for 110 bhikkhus at Pa-Auk Meditation Center in Pyin Oo Lwin
Umbrella Shop 2004-2014
Rainy Season is luckily my favorite and I love all five months of it. Excerpt from Going For Broke: Monasterynote5: Walkman Karaoke, 2004
Pa-Auk Forest Monastery and Pa-Auk Sayadaw Shared Names
Did the Pa-Auk Sayadaw name his monastery after himself to immortalize his name? Is this an ego trip? What is the story?
Mawlamyine Pa-Auk Kitchen 2014
I thought it would be cool to show Yogi Brahm the Pa-Auk kitchen and let him capture how the meals are made for 1200 yogis each day.
Why Is Vassa (Rainy Season) Late Sometimes?
There seems to be confusion about when vassa is this year. This year is a special year and Vassa starts the day after the full moon day in August. The full moon day is August 3rd and Vassa starts on August 4th. However, there are some traditions that believe that Vassa has already started with …
Monastery-wide Sickness Happens
While I have said quite a lot to inspire people about life as a monk around the world. I should give you both sides of the story to be fair.
What is a Kuti?
A kuṭi is a small hut or lodging that a monk lives in and it is one of the basic four requisites: Robes, Food, Lodging, & Medicine. They come in various sizes and qualities and I have prepared a small showcase of pictures which can show more than just the words.