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January 2009 
Panditarama - the Meditation Centre
Posted on Jun 20th, 2008
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True Eloquence
True Eloquence
Last 24th May, I had had the chance to go to a meditation retreat centre in a place called Korat, 130 km away from Bangkok. Some of the pictures are posted on my photo gallary. This retreat is conducted by Sayadaw U Jatila, a very highly experienced meditation master from Myanmar, who also teaches in USA in California occassionally. In fact, he has a huge centre in Myanmar called "Panditarama" where every year there are hundreds of yogis from all over the world. The centre is open throughout the year. During the uprising in Myanmar last year, Sayadaw has been teaching in USA, but he couldn't go back to Myanmar afterwards due to political unstability and subsequently invited to conduct a 3 months retreat in Thailand. That's when my friends and I heard about him teaching there. So we immediately joined for a week. I can tell you it was one of my best sacret liberating times I spent. I better not reveal what happened, as there is a danger of losing it and I believe it is for everyone to experience it for themselves.
Dear friends, if you are interested in going to Myanmar at some point in your life, I recommend you to drop by "Panditarama Meditation Centre". It will be a sacred experience for you. For more info, please visit: http://www.panditarama.org/
Dear friends, if you are interested in going to Myanmar at some point in your life, I recommend you to drop by "Panditarama Meditation Centre". It will be a sacred experience for you. For more info, please visit: http://www.panditarama.org/
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Assaji - it does sound like a wonderous experience
My third attempt.
Would certainly consider paying a visit to this centre if I get another opportunity to come to Burma. Been there twice in 1995-96 to Rangoon, Maymyo, Mandalay, Pagan (unforgettable place)! Thanks, Assaji! Deep bows and blessings!
Mom yes, it will be a wonderful experience! To borrow Mila's term, it would be unforgatable!
Mila, it's awesome to hear of your third attempt. I hope to visit there sometimes after my studies and do a longer retreat. The Sayadaw said we are welcome there anytime. He is one of the most compassionate persons I have ever seen in life. His very presence brings serenity and spiritual zeal. Deep bows!
wow. it sounds so amazing and free. i can't wait to go to one. who knows, maybe some year i'll go there!
hey that's totally awesome, I am so excited for you. you may try approaching a vipassana meditation centre where they hold intensive courses for sincere yogis (if you are planing to go near by your area). Here is one centre I found from the internet that is located in Texas (I am sure there are more than one centre): http://www.dhamma.org/en/schedules/schsiri.shtml