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There are a lot of mediation centers in Myanmar. It's of Yangon, Mandalay and Sagaing are prominent for tourists. Both men and women are provided with complete retreat facilities. Foreign Yogis seeking admission should be ready and willing to under go full-time vipassana meditation according to the rules and regulations.

About Meditation

"Everybody in the world wants to live in peace and happiness. This is the reason why people are seeking the true path which leads them to the cessation of suffering. The Lord Buddha discovered it and taught us the path over 2500 years ago."

Vipassana means "to see things as they really are". It is a process of self-purification by self-observation. While taught by the Buddha in India 2500 years ago, it is not connected with Buddhism or any other religion and can be practiced by anyone without conflict with existing religious beliefs or absence of beliefs.

Buddhist meditation is the practice of the Eightfold Noble Path, as taught by the Buddha, which can be divided into three parts. These are higher training in morality, concentration and wisdom.

Morality: Morality is the common denominator of all religions. At the centres, students observe the five precepts of refraining from killing, stealing, sexual misconduct, lying and the use of drugs or intoxicants. By diligently observing this morality, one develops purity of physical and verbal actions;

Concentration: Beginning with this base, training in concentration is taught (Anapana meditation -- mindfulness of breathing). Through learning to calm and control the mind during the first five days, the student quickly appreciates the advantages of a steady and balanced mind;

Wisdom: The third training in wisdom or insight is introduced through Vipassana meditation, which is practiced throughout the remainder of the period.

Vipassana is a process which enables the student to develop concentration and awareness and, through personal experience, to gain an understanding of the natural characteristics of impermanence, suffering and non-self. Practiced with diligence the gradual process of mental purification will lead to the end of suffering and to full Enlightenment or Nibbana.

The teaching is through experience. If what you experience is for your well being, you can accept it, if it is not for your well being, you will not accept it. Noble Silence (no unnecessary talk) provides a conducive atmosphere, and discourses given in the morning and evening by.

Here is some of prominent Meditation Centers throughout Myanmar.

Dhamma Joti Vipassana Centre

Address : Wingaba Yele Kyaung, Nga HtatGyi Pagoda Road, Bahan Township, Yangon, Myanmar
Tel: +95-1- 549290

Chanmyay Yeiktha Meditation Centre

Address : 55A, Kaba Aye Pagoda Road, Kaba Aye P.O., Yangon, Myanmar
Tel: +95-1- 661479
Fax: +95-1- 667050

Mahasi Sasana Yeiktha Meditation Centre

Address : No 16, Sasana Yeiktha Road, Yangon, Myanmar
Tel: +95-1- 541971, 552501
Fax: +95-1- 289960, 289961

Shwe Oo Min Dhamma Sukha Yeiktha

Address : Aung Myay Thar Yar Road, Gone Tala Poung village, Mingaladon township, Yangon, Myanmar
Tel: +95-1- 636402

Panditarama Meditation Centre

Address : 80 A, Thanlwin Road, Shwe Gon Dine P.O, Bahan, Yangon, Myanmar
Tel: +95-1- 535448, 705525

Mahavijayaransi Vijjalaya & Mahaatularansi Dhamma Yeiktha

Address : Kya-Swa Chanung (Valley) Sagasaing Hills, Sagaing Township, Myanmar
Tel: +95-7- 221541
Fax: +95-7- 222034

Pak Auk Forest Monastery

Address : 653 Lower Main Road, Mawlamyine, Mon State, Myanmar
Tel: +95-3- 222132

Bus schedules and fares for journey between Yangon-Mandalay-Inle-Bagan-Moulmein.

You will find below the schedule for some air-con bus between the main tourist towns in Myanmar (Yangon - Mandalay - Inle - Bagan - Moulmein - Pyay), the beach of Chaung Tha and Pathein from where you can go to the very good beach of Ngwe Saung.

Buses in Myanmar are becoming more and more confortable (no sleeping buses yet) and it is the cheapest way to travel everywhere.

Cost are always around 25 $ to 30 $, depending on the quality of the company.

• Prices and schedules are changing. Contact us if you want an accurate and up to date information.
• There is a lot of buses every night, especially departing from Yangon and Mandalay BUT it is the favorite way of travelling for Myanmar people, so the best buses companies can be fully booked 3-4 days in advance.
• Most big buses companies have recently bought brand new Scania buses for Europe. The overall quality has jumped...
• There is very convenient, very fast and cheap DAY TIME buses between Mandalay and Yangon. If you want to save a lot, and you do not want to spend a night in the bus, this is a very convenient and comfortable way of travelling (and very cheap compare to train, plane or worst car).
• Some premium companies now include a snack and drink during the bus trip. (Even bus hostess)
• Air con buses are reliable (for Myanmar) but we strongly recommend that you NOT to try to catch a plane the same day that your bus is "supposed" to arrive. Do not believe the schedule (even if most of the time it is quite accurate).
• Bring warm clothes, it can be very cold in winter AND summer (air con), bring eye curtain also. Most of the bus companies have stopped to put music and TV after 23h00.
• Sometimes if it is really better to come at the bus station early to get the best seat (you may have to pay a little extra).
• Travelling with air con bus is not a nightmare, but if you really like your hot and cozy bed, avoid it. Otherwise it is very nice and cheap.
• If you are travelling away from the main cities (Mandalay Yangon, Moulmein, Bago, Inle, Pwin Oo Lwin), you will probably get one of the old bus along with bad road.This kind of journey can be quite challenging.... try to get information before. Even if most important roads have improved a lot, roads between remote cities are usually very abled.