Sayalay Daw Vimalañani (Sasanadhaja Dhammacariya) is a Nepalese nun who has studied and trained with Ven. Sayadaw U Pandita in Myanmar since 1991. She is working as a translator and teacher of Buddhist scriptures in Myanmar and Nepal and guides foreign meditators in Satipatthana meditation in Myanmar and abroad.

The focus of the three days Abhidhamma Lectures will be the process-freed consciousness. That is the occurrence of the consciousness outside the cognitive process on the occasion of rebirth (pati-sandhi), live-continuum (bhavanga) and death (cuti). This consciousness occurs independent of any sense door and is therefore called processed-freed (vithimutti)

The lectures take place in the “Haus der Besinnung” in Switzerland (https://hausderbesinnung.ch) and online via skype.
Language: English.
More information: Abhidhamma lectures May 2024
Organisation & Registration: satipatthana.eu@protonmail.com

Abhidhammattha-Saṅgaha, Cognitive process - Sayadaw Kusalasami:
7th October, 7 pm (CEST):
Start of English online class Abhidhammattha-Saṅgaha, chapter 4: cognitive process (vīthi)
with Sayadaw Kusalasami.

Sayadaw Kusalasami speaks plain English and will teach traditionally, but with humor and not at all "dry". The Abhidhamma will be presented clearly and inspiringly so that its meaning can be truly understood, not just as a theoretical philosophy, but as an applicable science of mind, a guide for life and meditation.

The online course is free and will take place every second Saturday at 7 pm (CET) starting 07 October 2023. Questions on the subject are always welcome.
Regular attendance recommended. Course recordings will allow for follow-up work and are provided here in the menu "Audio / Video".

Online via Zoom. The link and the next course dates will be sent to all registered participants regularely. For registration email to: verein@abhidhamma.de.

Abhidhamma lectures - Sayalay Daw Vimalanani:
13 - 15 May 2023 Sayalay

Sayalay Daw Vimalañani (Sasanadhaja Dhammacariya) is a Nepalese nun who has studied and trained with Ven. Sayadaw U Pandita in Myanmar since 1991. She is working as a translator and teacher of Buddhist scriptures in Myanmar and Nepal and guides foreign meditators in Satipatthana meditation in Myanmar and abroad.

The focus of the three days Abhidhamma lectures will be on the cognitive process (vithisangahavibhaga) as the five-door process (pancadvara-vithi) and the mind-door process (manodvara-vithi).

Online via skype.
Language: English.
More information: Abhidhamma lectures May 2023
Organisation & Registration: satipatthana.eu@protonmail.com

Dhātukathā class - Bhikkhu Atulañāṇa:
16 April 2023, 6:30 pm Myanmar time (= 14:00 CEST) - first lecture (course start)
… going on probably all the year, mostly on Sundays

Dhātukathā - Discourse on Elements (third Abhidhamma-Piṭaka book)
Online class via Zoom, English with translation into Chinese

In Dhātukathā there are 14 topics / methods. Bhante Atulañāṇa will teach these 14 methods with their subsections having focus on key points only. In that way, the students will be able to understand the full content in the Dhātukathā Pāḷi.

Charts and supporting material from the Burmese Abhidhamma tradition, explained with methods in the Abhidhamma commentary (aṭṭhakathā and ṭīkā), are provided.

Also, Mūla-Patthāna Sayadaw, Ashin Nārada's English translation of Dhātukathā Pāḷi will be used: www.abhidhamma.com/Dhatukatha_en.pdf

Study material, links, recordings, next dates are shared in the Viber group "Patthana Dhamma".

For further information email to agga@abhidhamma.com.

Paṭṭhāna, Paccanīyuddhāra (3) - Bhikkhu Atulañāṇa:
30 April 2023, 6 pm Myanmar time (= 13:30 CEST)

Third and last lecture on the application of Paccanīyuddhāra by Bhante Atulañāṇa.

Online class, open for new students too. Join Viber group "Patthana Dhamma"
(or email to agga@abhidhamma.com).

For the recording and further explanation videos see in the menu "Audio/Video".

Paṭṭhāna, Paccanīyuddhāra (2) - Bhikkhu Atulañāṇa:
19 March 2023:

In the first lecture Paccanīyuddhāra chapter in Kusalattika Patthāna and ist application for Paccanīya was discussed. Following this, the second lecture will cover the application in other paccayas and the derivation of sarūpattha in Paccanīya (negative conditions).

Online class, open for new students too (email to agga@abhidhamma.com).

Video of this lecture: Youtube Paccanīyuddhāra class (2)

Paṭṭhāna, Paccanīyuddhāra - Bhikkhu Atulañāṇa:
28 January 2023:
Kusalattika Paṭṭhāna - Application of Paccanīyuddhāra in Paccanīya

Atulanana

In Pañhāvāra, after the Anuloma-Sankhyāvāra and before the Paccanīyavāra (negative), the small chapter Paccanīyuddhāra is inserted. It gives 15 answers for selecting the negative conditions in the following chapters.

Online lecture by Bhante Atulañāṇa, explained with several useful documents and charts.

Video of the lecture: Youtube Paccanīyuddhāra class (1)
Documents and charts: Paṭṭhāna, Paccanīyuddhāra study material in the menu "Texts"

Beginner Course in Theravāda Abhidhamma - Rev. Siddhatthālankāra:

Kusalasami

Online lessons on Abhidhammattha Sangaha each Saturday (7th lesson on 20th of May 2023, etc) or in US on Friday (19th May etc.):
Time: Myanmar: 8:00 am to 9:30 am = India, Sri Lanka: 7:00 am to 8:30 am
= Friday at US East Coast): 9:30 pm to 11:00 pm
= Friday at US West Coast: 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm

The course is designed to be accessible even to beginners who do not have any prior knowledge in Abhidhamma and will gradually build up to an advanced level covering both the depth and breath of Theravāda Abhidhamma, while being appropriately paced for the busy laity. This will give a solid foundation to directly study the canonical books of the Abhidhamma Piṭaka as further studies subsequently.

Live Streaming with Zoom or www.facebook.com/dhammadharanii
YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/@dhammadharani
Previous Lessons Playlist

Abhidhamma course (continued from 2022)- Sayadaw Kusalasami:

The course which started on 23 April 2022 continues in 2023.

Abhidhamma study with Sayadaw Kusalasami:
Abhidhammattha-Saṅgaha

For more information see Course decsription from April 2022
or email to: verein@abhidhamma.de.

Remark: Recordings (videos) of all previous classes are available in the menu "Audio / Video".

Online - Sayalay Daw Vimalanani:
3 - 4 December 2022 Sayalay

Sayalay Daw Vimalañani (Sasanadhaja Dhammacariya) is a Nepalese nun who has studied and trained with Ven. Sayadaw U Pandita in Myanmar since 1991. She is working as a translator and teacher of Buddhist scriptures in Myanmar and Nepal and guides foreign meditators in Satipatthana meditation in Myanmar and abroad.

The focus of the two days Abhidhamma lectures will be on consciousness (citta) and its classification by way of feelings (vedana), roots (hetu), functions (kicca),doors (dvara), objects (alambana), and bases (vatthu).

Online via skype.
Language: English.
More information: Abhidhamma_Course_Dec_2022_CH.pdf
Organisation & Registration: satipatthana.eu@protonmail.com

Switzerland and online - Sayalay Daw Vimalanani:
20 - 22 May 2022 Sayalay

Sayalay Daw Vimalañani (Sasanadhaja Dhammacariya) is a Nepalese nun who has studied and trained with Ven. Sayadaw U Pandita in Myanmar since 1991. She is working as a translator and teacher of Buddhist scriptures in Myanmar and Nepal and guides foreign meditators in Satipatthana meditation in Myanmar and abroad.

Focus of this course: material phenomena (rupa) and nibbana
as dealt with in the sixth chapter of Abhidhammattha Sanghaha (“A Comprehensive Manual of Abhidhamma”).
Place: Haus der Besinnung and Uelligerhaus in Dicken/SG, Switzerland (www.hausderbesinnung.ch)
Online participation via skype possible.
Language: English.
More information: Abhidhamma_Course_2022_CH.pdf
Organisation & Registration: satipatthana.eu@protonmail.com

Start of Abhidhamma course - Sayadaw Kusalasami:
23 April 2022, 7:00 - 8:00 pm (Central European Time), Abhidhamma study with Sayadaw Kusalasami:
Abhidhammattha-Saṅgaha (1)

Study of the important, first three chapters of the Abhidhammattha-Saṅgaha: Consciousness (citta), mental factors (cetasika), and miscellaneous (pakiṇṇaka).

Sayadaw Kusalasami speaks excellent, plain English and will teach traditionally, but with humor and not at all "dry". The Abhidhamma will be presented clearly and inspiringly so that its meaning can be truly understood, not just as a theoretical philosophy, but as an applicable science of mind, a guide for life and relevant to meditation.

The online course is free and will take place every second Saturday at 7 pm (CET) starting 23 April 2022 and is going on in 2023.
Regular attendance recommended. Course recordings will allow for follow-up work.

Online via Zoom: Link will be provided after registration.
See also Flyer Abhidhamma course 2022
For further information and registration email to: verein@abhidhamma.de.

Switzerland - Sayalay Daw Vimalanani:
5 - 7 July 2021 Sayalay

Sayalay Daw Vimalañani (Sasanadhaja Dhammacariya) is a Nepalese nun who has studied and trained with Ven. Sayadaw U Pandita in Myanmar since 1991. She is working as a translator and teacher of Buddhist scriptures in Myanmar and Nepal and guides foreign meditators in Satipatthana meditation in Myanmar and abroad.

Focus of this course: Mental factors (cetasikas)
as dealt with in the second chapter of Abhidhammattha Sanghaha.
Place: Haus der Besinnung and Uelligerhaus in Dicken/SG, Switzerland (www.hausderbesinnung.ch)
Language: English.
More information: Abhidhamma_Course_2021_CH.pdf
Organisation & Registration: satipatthana.eu@protonmail.com

USA, virtual: BHIKKHU BODHI:
VIRTUAL Abhidhamma Study Retreat with Ven. Bhikkhu Bodhi
Sept. 4 - Sept 7, 2020
Retreat, lectures, discussions, question and answer sessions via Zoom
(or later: www.youtube.com/user/venbodhi)
The Practice and Stages of Insight

This year, at the annual Abhidhamma retreat, Ven. Bhikkhu Bodhi will continue with his overview of the “Wisdom” section of the Visuddhimagga, “The Path of Purification.” In this retreat he will discuss the approaches to meditative development described in the Visuddhimagga and the stages of insight culminating in final liberation. (…)
www.baus.org/en/activities/bhikkhu-bodhi/abhidhamma-study-retreat-with-ven-bhikkhu-bodhi-cym-831-932018/

Switzerland - SAYALAY DAW VIMALANANI:
*** O N L I N E - C O U R S E ***
3 - 5 May 2020 Sayalay

Sayalay Daw Vimalañani (Sasanadhaja Dhammacariya)

working as a translator and teacher of Buddhist scriptures in Myanmar and Nepal

trained for years under Ven. Sayadaw U Panditabhivamsa

guides foreign meditators in Satipatthana meditation in Myanmar and abroad

Focus of this course: Consciousness (citta)
as dealt with in the first chapter of Abhidhammattha Sanghaha.
Place: Haus der Besinnung and Uelligerhaus in Dicken/SG, Switzerland (www.hausderbesinnung.ch)
Language: English.
More information: Abhidhamma_Course_2020_CH.pdf
Organisation & Registration: satipatthana.eu@protonmail.com

Please note:
Immediately before, 21 April - 2 May 2020, at the same location there will be a Satipatthana meditation course guided by Sayadaw U Vivekananda (German) and Sayalay Daw Vimalañani. See here

MYANMAR, Sagaing - SAYADAW DR. NANDAMĀLA:
November 2019 Sayadaw

International Abhidhamma Course by Venerable
Sayadaw Dr. Nandamālābhivaṃsa
5th - 18th Nov, 2019
Explanation of Dependent Origination (in English)
Place: Centre for Buddhist Studies (CBS), Sagaing, Myanmar.

Information and registration: i.dhamma.edu@gmail.com

NETHERLANDS, Naarden - Anatta (III):
10 - 12 November 2017

Leerheit

Dhamma weekend - Anattalakkhaṇa-Sutta, part III
Ayya Agganyani

Anattā in theory and practice. Inspired by Mahāsi Sayadaw's commentary of the Anattalakkhaṇa sutta, with further explanations from Abhidhamma.

Naarden, The Netherlands, International Theosophical Centre.
Information & registration: www.sanghametta.nl

MYANMAR, Hlegu - SAYADAW DR. NANDAMĀLA (Diṭṭhikathā):
1 - 20 (?) November 2017

International Abhidhamma Course by Venerable
Sayadaw Dr. Nandamālābhivaṃsa:
Paṭisambhidāmagga - The Path od Discrimination: Diṭṭhikathā
and Pāḷi Grammar Course
Place: Dhamma Vinaya Centre, Hlegu (near Yangon), Myanmar.

Information: Anagarika Caraṇapāli (Heidi Cheh), coordinator,
Email: i.dhamma.edu@gmail.com.

There are videos of all lectures of the course:
Diṭṭhikathā course
Pāḷi grammar course

NETHERLANDS, Naarden - Anatta (II):
14 - 16 July 2017

Leerheit

Dhamma weekend - Anattalakkhaṇa-Sutta, part II
Ayya Agganyani

Anattā in theory and practice. Inspired by Mahāsi Sayadaw's commentary of the Anattalakkhaṇa sutta, with further explanations from Abhidhamma.

Naarden, The Netherlands, International Theosophical Centre.
Information & registration: www.sanghametta.nl

NETHERLANDS, Naarden - Anatta (I):
14 - 16 April 2017
Agganyani at Naarden

Dhamma weekend - Anattalakkhaṇa-Sutta, part I
Ayya Agganyani

Anattā in theory and practice. Inspired by Mahāsi Sayadaw's commentary of the Anattalakkhaṇa sutta, with further explanations from Abhidhamma.

Naarden, The Netherlands, International Theosophical Centre.
Information & registration: www.sanghametta.nl

MYANMAR, near Yangon - SAYADAW DR. NANDAMĀLA (Visuddhimagga):
1 - 13 February 2017
International Abhidhamma Course by Venerable Sayadaw Dr. Nandamālābhivaṃsa:
Visuddhimagga - The Path to Purity

Place: Sayadaw's new centre "Dhamma Viniya" near Yangon, Myanmar.

This course will continue the explanation of Visuddhimagga. In November 2015 Sayadaw Dr. Nandamālābhivaṃsa explained ditthi-visuddhi and kaṅkhā-vitarana-visuddhi and the insight knowledges that result from these purifications.

In the 2017 February course, Sayadaw will elaborate on the next level of purification and will explain Maggāmagga-ñāṇadassana-visuddhi (Purification by knowledge and vision of what is Path and Not Path).
Dr. Nandamālābhivaṃsa will compare the Pāli version of Visuddhimagga with earlier translations. The implications of possible differences in translation will be discussed and an alternative translation will be offered.

Basic knowledgDhamma is a prerequisite.

Information: Anagarika Caraṇapāli (Heidi Cheh), coordinator,
Email: heidimcche@gmail.com.

Form for registration: https://goo.gl/forms/GZCD8oHEDSgPBTLL2

MYANMAR - SAYADAW DR. NANDAMĀLA (Dhammasaṅgaṇī):

Course in Dhammasaṅgaṇī and commentaries
by Sayadaw Dr. Nandamālābhivaṃsa
3 weeks in February
only for old students - not open for public

NETHERLANDS, Naarden - Pāramīs (IV):
14 - 17 January 2016

pagoda-roof

Dhamma weekend - The 10 perfections, part IV
Ayya Agganyani,
assisted by Nynke Humalda and Simin Abravesh (Insight Dialogue)

Lectures in English on the next two perfections (pāramīs): sacca and adhiṭṭhāna - seen from Suttanta, Abhidhamma and practical angles.

Naarden, The Netherlands, International Theosophical Centre.
Information & registration: www.sanghametta.nl

NETHERLANDS, Amsterdam - AGGANYANI (Fear):

Monday, 18 January 2016, 19:30 - 21:30
Dhammatalk by Sister Agganyani:
FEAR, anxiety, its emotional causes and how to overcome.
Fear is one of the difficult hurdles on the path to Nibbāna. But fear is also a sign of progress although one would very much think otherwise when one is being affected by fear.
Sunday, 17 January, 17.00- 19.00:
Informal occasion to meet each other and converse with the dhammadipa meditataion centre mentors.

Dhammadipa Vipassana Center, St.Pieterspoortsteeg 29-1, 1012 HM Amsterdam
T: 020-6264984, E: gotama@xs4all.nl
www.dhammadipa.nl

NETHERLANDS, Naarden - Pāramīs (III):
19 - 22 November 2015

pagoda-roof

Dhamma weekend - The 10 perfections, part III
Ayya Agganyani,
assisted by Nynke Humalda and Simin Abravesh (Insight Dialogue)

Lectures in English on the next two perfections (pāramīs): vīriya and khanti - seen from Suttanta, Abhidhamma and practical angles.

Naarden, The Netherlands, International Theosophical Centre.
Information & registration: www.sanghametta.nl

MYANMAR, Pyin Oo Lwin - SAYADAW DR. NANDAMĀLA (Vsm + Vipassanā):
09 - 22 November 2015 (about 2 weeks)
Vipassanā-Ñāṇa (Insight knowledge)

Teacher: Sayadaw Dr. Nandamālābhivaṃsa
Place: "Institute of Dhamma Education (IDE)"
in Aung Chan Thar Village, Pyin Oo Lwin (Maymyo), Myanmar.

Topic: Vipassanā-Ñāṇa (Insight knowledge) starting from Diṭṭhi-visuddhi (Purification of View). Sayadaw will teach Visuddhimagga in relation to Vipassanā, that means he will start with the chapter on diṭṭhi-visuddhi and proceed through the Vipassanā-Ñāṇas.

IDE course Feb 2015

Requirement:
1. Some Pāli knowledge
2. Adequate English
3. Be able to attend this two weeks course

As Sayadaw will teach from original Pāli and explain in English, the participants need to have some Pāli knowledge and adequate English.
Handouts will be given.

There is no course fee. Accommodation and food are offered by the institute. The participants are encouraged to do donation to this institute or to offer food as they wish.

If you are interested in this course and like to register for it, please email to Sayalay Cala (Malaysia) & Sayalay Aggavati (Myanmar): Aggacara2013@gmail.com. They are the new coordinators for IDE English courses and translators for Sayadaw's Burmese books.
The updates regarding this course and future courses will be posted also on the website of the new coordinators: www.aggacara.blogspot.com.

USA, NY - BHIKKHU BODHI (Abhidhamma study retreat 3):
4 - 7 September 2015
Abhidhamma Study Retreat
The Philosophical Psychology of Early Buddhism
Third study retreat in the Abhidhamma with Ven. Bhikkhu Bodhi

Part 3: Last 3 chapters of Abhidhammattha Sangaha
Textbook: A comprehensive manual of Abhidhamma

Chuang Yen Monastery, Carmel, NY, USA
www.dhammawheel.com/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=24206
or www.baus.org/en/

ENGLAND, London - Abhidhamma Conference:
30 June 2015:
CONFERENCE:
"Scholastic or Transformational?
Explorations of Burmese Abhidhamma"

This conference explores the doctrine, practices and social context of Burmese Abhidhamma. The first session offers an introduction to Abhidhamma and to Burmese Abhidhamma for people for whom this subject within Theravada Buddhism is new, so you can come with a background in Theravada and receive this introduction to help prepare you for the later papers.

There are then three sessions of research papers on Abhidhamma in the Burmese context followed by a public lecture on Ledi Sayadaw by Patrick Pranke from the University of Louisville introduced by Ven. Khammai Dhammasami of Oxford Buddha Vihara/Oxford University. This lecture is open to all and forms part of the conference. It requires a free separate booking. For full information see: www.ledisayadaw-thebuddhistwizards.eventbrite.co.uk

Speakers at the conference include: Erik Braun (University of Oklahoma), Rupert Gethin (University of Bristol), Ven. Janaka (King's College London), Pyi Phyo Kyaw (King's College London), Atsuko Naono (SOAS), Patrick Pranke (University of Louisville), Aleix Ruiz Falques (University of Cambridge) and Sayalay Yuzana Nyani (International Theravada Buddhist Missionary University).

Conference information

Location: Kings's College, Stand Campus, London

Contact and, detailed program and further information: Dr. Pyi Phyo Kyaw, email: pyi.kyaw@kcl.ac.uk

NETHERLANDS, Naarden - Pāramīs (II):
16 - 19 April 2015

pagoda-roof

Dhamma weekend - The 10 perfections, part II
Ayya Agganyani,
assisted by Nynke Humalda and Simin Abravesh (Insight Dialogue)

Lectures in English on the next two perfections (pāramīs): nekkhamma and paññā - seen from Suttanta, Abhidhamma and practical angles.

Naarden, The Netherlands, International Theosophical Centre.
Information & registration: www.sanghametta.nl

MYANMAR, Pyin Oo Lwin - SAYADAW DR. NANDAMĀLA (Ptm + Patthāna):
01 - 24 February 2015
PAṬISAMBHIDĀMAGGA + PAṬṬHĀNA

Sayadaw Dr. Nandamālābhivaṃsa

1st week: Paṭisambhidāmagga - The Path of Discrimination. Overview and some selected chapters / kathās from the Pāli.

2nd - end: Paṭṭhāna - Conditional Relations. Explained according to the mental process (vīthi).

For the first week on Paṭisambhidāmagga students should be familiar with some Pāli at least. For the Paṭṭhāna course pre-knowledge of Abhidhammattha Sangaha is needed (especially the chapters on citta, cetasika, rūpa, vīthi; helpfully also basic knowledge of the 24 paccayas).
It is also possible to attend only one of the courses. But priority will be given to the students who want to stay and study the whole month.

The course will take place in Sayadaw's new centre "Institute of Dhamma Education (IDE)" in Pyin Oo Lwin (Maymyo).

IDE Dhamma hall

Address:
Institute of Dhamma Education
(Dhamma-Sahaya Sasana Centre)
Aungchanthar, Pyin Oo Lwin
(33/2 miles post of Mandalay - Pyin Oo Lwin Road)

Pyin Oo Lwin is located in Upper Myanmar near Mandalay, which can be reached from Yangon by air, bus or train. There are also direct busses to Pyin Oo Lwin from Yangon or Mandalay or you can take a taxi from Mandalay to the centre. Students have to arrive at 31 January at IDE in order to be ready to start the course from 1st Feb morning.

Accommodation and the teachings are free (dāna welcome); for the meals occasionally a small contribution-fee is necessary. At the beginning of the course, students are given the 8 precepts, which include no meals after noon. In the early moorning and evening there will be group meditations.

Information & registration: agga [at] abhidhamma.com
or directly contact Sayadaw, Tel. 0095-(0)9- 5120377.

NETHERLANDS, Naarden - Pāramīs (I):
15 - 18 January 2015

pagoda-roof

Dhamma weekend - The 10 perfections, part I
Ayya Agganyani,
assisted by Nynke Humalda and Simin Abravesh (Insight Dialogue)

Lectures in English on pāramīs in general, Bodhisattas, and the first two perfections (pāramīs): dāna and sīla - seen from Suttanta, Abhidhamma and practical angles.

Naarden, The Netherlands, International Theosophical Centre.
Information & registration: www.sanghametta.nl

NETHERLANDS, Amsterdam - AGGANYANI (Kukkucca):

7 - 8 June 2014
KUKKUCCA - Remorse & worry in Buddhist psychology
Daw Agganyāni

English. Lectures, workshops, questions & answers and group-meditation.

Amsterdam, Dhammadipa Vipassana Center
Information & registration: www.dhammadipa.nl,
E-Mail: gotama@xs4all.nl

Kukkucca, together with restlessness (uddhacca), is known as a mental hindrance for a peaceful state of mind. It is often explained as remorse, regret or the feeling of guilt. Remorse however is concerned with past misdeeds or the lack of good deeds or actions in the past. To a lesser extend, kukkucca is explained as worry, sorrow or even anxiety of the future. This explanation is interesting for us, because in the west, we might be (more) familiar with this meaning.
Don't we know this painful emotion - maybe because we are perfectionists, demand a great deal of ourselves, and cannot easily accept our limits, failures and weakness - or do we just think we are not good enough? Abhidhamma teaches that kukkucca belongs to the aversion group of mental states (cetasikas) and explains why and how it comes into being. This might be the key for us to practically identify it and to deal with it in a wholesome way in order to understand it and overcome it.
Some ways of practice will be explained and guided, including forgiveness, sympathetic joy (muditā) with ourselves, and certainly Vipassanā.

GERMANY, Freising - KUSALASAMI (Puggalapaññatti):
- - - C A N C E L L E D - - -
Reading course: Puggala Paññatti - The Book of Characters (engl.)
Ven. U Kusalasami

Abhidhamma is mainly concerned with the study of abstract truths in absolute terms. But in describing the dhammas in their various aspects, it is not possible to keep to absolute terms only.
In this course we read together passages from the fourth book of the Abhidhamma-pitaka dealing with the different kinds of human characters
and stages of spiritual development on the Buddhist path to liberation.

Bhikkhu Kusalasāmi

Every second Thursday, beginning: 29th May 2014, 19:00 – 20:30
Location: Freising, Fischergasse 11
Information & registration: Sariputta Institute, www.sariputta.de

MYANMAR, Pyin Oo Lwin - SAYADAW DR. NANDAMĀLA (Nibbāna):
28 October - 12 November 2013
NIBBĀNA
B O O K E D - O U T / W A I T I N G L I S T

Parinibbāna-Buddha

Sayadaw Dr. Nandamālābhivaṃsa

Nibbāna explained according to the Buddha from selected suttas and Abhidhamma.

The course will take place in Sayadaw's new "Institute of Dhamma Education (IDE)" in Pyin Oo Lwin (Maymyo).

Pyin Oo Lwin (Maymyo) is located in Upper Myanmar near Mandalay, which can be reached from Yangon by air, bus or train.
Students should gather first in CBS, Sagaing, from where transportation will be provided.

Accommodation and the teachings are free (dāna welcome); for the meals usually a small contribution-fee is necessary.

Information & registration: agga [at] abhidhamma.com.
or directly contact Sayadaw, Tel. 0095-(0)9- 5120377.

MYANMAR, Sagaing - SAYADAW DR. NANDAMALA (Indriya-Yamaka):
3 - 14 November 2012
INDRIYA-YAMAKA OF ABHIDHAMMA-PIṬAKA
(attention: Topic changed !)

pagoda in Sagaing Hills

Sayadaw Dr. Nandamālābhivaṃsa

The course will take place in Sagaing in "Dhammavijjālaya", Centre for Buddhist Studies (CBS).

Sagaing, Burma's spirituel centre, is located in Upper Myanmar near Mandalay, which can be reached from Yangon by air, bus or train.

Accommodation and the teachings are free (dāna welcome); for the meals usually a small contribution-fee is necessary.

Information & registration: agga [at] abhidhamma.com.
or directly contact Sayadaw, Tel. 0095-(0)1- 650 705.

NETHERLANDS, Amsterdam - AGGANYANI (Hetus):

27 - 28 October 2012
HETUS - Roots of the mind
Daw Agganyāni

English. Lectures, workshops, questions & answers
and group-meditation.

Amsterdam, Dhammadipa Vipassana Center
Information & registration: www.dhammadipa.nl,
E-Mail: gotama@xs4all.nl

NETHERLANDS, Amsterdam - AGGANYANI (Cittanupassana):
26 October 2012
CITTĀNUPASSANĀ - Contenplation of Consciousness
Daw Agganyāni

English. Lectures, questions & answers and group-meditation.

Amsterdam, Dhammadipa Vipassana Center
Information & registration: www.dhammadipa.nl,
E-Mail: gotama@xs4all.nl

MYANMAR, Kawlin - ISI NANDAMEDHĀ (Paṭṭhāna):

1 May - second week of June 2012
(approximately, 6 or 7 weeks, duration flexible):

PAṬṬHĀNA: Paṭṭhāna Kusala Tika Paññāvāra
- the very base of Paṭṭhāna (course in English)
Attendents must be familiar with Abhidhammattha Sangaha (or fundamental Abhidhamma).

Location: Yatanar Man Aung Monastery, Moe Nan Village, Kawlin Township, Ka Thar District, Upper Sagaing Division, Myanmar.

Hermit Nandamedhā

Isi Nandamedhā, born in Pyay in middle Myanmar in 1977, is a (Theravāda) hermit since 2000. Before becoming a hermit, he was a Theravāda novice for 20 months and a Theravāda monk for 3 years. He is well-versed in Abhidhamma, Pāli and English and has translated four Yamakas from Pāli into English.

No fees. Free accommodation (basic monastic living standard) and meals by the generosity of the local people.

Kawlin, a rural village area in Upper Myanmar can be reached by train from Mandalay in about 8 - 10 hours. Travel details are available (see information/registration below), travel assistance by locals is possible if requested in advance.

Further information and registration: Mr. Murtin, sinindoygn@gmail.co or sinindoad@gmail.com,
or Daw Agganyani: agga@abhidhamma.com.
Or call the the monastery in Myanmar directly: Phone (+95) 09-47084192

MYANMAR, Sagaing - SAYADAW DR. NANDAMALA (Paṭicca Samuppāda & Paṭṭhāna):
1 - 19 November 2011
ABHIDHAMMA: PAṬICCASAMUPPĀDA & PAṬṬHĀNA

Puñña-shin pagoda

An analytical study of Paṭicca Samuppāda through the method of Paṭṭhāna
Study material: Visuddhimagga, Paññābhūmi-niddesa (chapter 17) - will be provided

Sayadaw Dr. Nandamāla

Sayadaw Dr. Nandamālābhivaṃsa

Centre for Buddhist Studies (CBS), Sagaing, Myanmar.

Sagaing, Burma's spirituel centre, is located in Upper Myanmar near Mandalay, which can be reached from Yangon by air, bus or train.

Accommodation in CBS and the teachings are free (dāna welcome); for the meals usually a small contribution-fee is necessary.

Information & registration: agga [at] abhidhamma.de.
or directly contact Sayadaw, Tel. 0095-(0)1- 650 705.

NETHERLANDS, Amsterdam - AGGANYANI (Eightfold Path):
1 - 2 October 2011
ABHIDHAMMA FOR VIPASSANA
Daw Agganyāni

The Noble Eightfold Path in the light of Abhidhamma, Suttanta and Vipassanā-practice.
English. Lectures, workshops, questions & answers and group-meditation.

Amsterdam, Dhammadipa Vipassana Center
Information & registration: www.dhammadipa.nl,
E-Mail: gotama@xs4all.nl

NETHERLANDS, Amsterdam - AGGANYANI (Noble Truths + Eightfold Path):
30 September - 2 October 2011 Agganyani at her Abhidhamma-hermitage

ABHIDHAMMA FOR VIPASSANA
Daw Agganyāni

30 September: The frist three Noble Truths seen from Abhidhamma perspective
and related to meditation
1 - 2 October: The Noble Eightfold Path in the light of Abhidhamma, Suttanta and Vipassanā

English. Lectures, workshops, questions & answers and group-meditation.

Amsterdam, Dhammadipa Vipassana Center
Information & registration: www.dhammadipa.nl,
E-Mail: gotama@xs4all.nl

MYANMAR, Sagaing - SAYADAW DR. NANDAMALA (Citta-Yamaka):
1 - 21 November 2010
ABHIDHAMMA: CITTA-YAMAKA & ANUSAYA-YAMAKA

Shwedagon pagoda

Course: Yamaka (6th of the original Abhidhamma-books), chapter Citta-Yamaka. Pairs of questions on consciousness for a deep understanding of the mind.
See also: http://cittayamaka.blogspot.com/
Probably followed by chapter Anusaya-Yamaka.

Sayadaw Dr. Nandamāla

NETHERLANDS, Amsterdam - AGGANYANI (Enlightenment-factors):
16 - 19 September 2010
ABHIDHAMMA FOR VIPASSANA
Daw Agganyāni Agganyani at Naarden

The Enlightenment-factors (bojjhangas) presented in the light of Abhidhamma, Suttanta and Vipassanā-practice

English with Translation into Dutch, if necessary.
Lectures, workshops, questions & answers and group-meditation.

Amsterdam (probably)

Information & registration: www.sanghametta.nl
For individual information please, e-mail to Bianca Vermeij: bvermeij@tiscali.nl.

MALAYSIA - SAYADAW DR. NANDAMALA (Citta-Yamaka):
CANCELLED !!
3 - 12 May 2010
ABHIDHAMMA: CITTA-YAMAKA
Malaysia, Penang
Sayadaw Dr. Nandamāla Abhivaṃsa

Citta Yamaka is the 8th Chapter of the Yamaka (Book on pairs).
There are a total of 10 chapters in Yamaka. And, Yamaka is the 6th book of Abhidhamma Piṭaka, which consists of 7 books.

The course is in English and free of fees. (Dāna welcome.)

Please register for Citta Yamaka Course before 15th April 2010 (Thursday).
Kindly download enrolment form at http://cittayamaka.blogspot.com/

Location & contact:
Persatuan Santarama Buddhist Hermitage Balik Pulau
No. 138 Mukim 5 Balik Pulau (Rumah Bukit)
11000 Pulau Pinang, Malaysia.

More information: CittaYamakaCourseEmailFlyer (PDF)

NETHERLANDS, Naarden - DAW YUZANA + AGGANYANI:
CANCELLED !!
23 - 29 April 2010
ABHIDHAMMA FOR VIPASSANA
Sayalay Daw Yuzanañāṇī + Daw Agganyāni

Daw Yuzana teaching in Naarden

Two levels (beginners and advanced students), all topics presented in the light of Abhidhamma, Suttanta and Vipassanā-practice:

- Systematic Abhidhamma-study
- The Noble Eightfold Path
- The Enlightenment-factors
- Dependent Origination, Paṭiccasamuppāda

English with Translation into Dutch, if necessary.
Lectures, workshops, home-work, self-study, questions & answers and group-meditation.

Naarden, The Netherlands, International Theosophical Centre.

Information & registration: www.sanghametta.nl
For individual information please, e-mail to Bianca Vermeij: bvermeij@tiscali.nl.

BELGIUM - SAYADAW DR. OTTARA NYANA:
1 - 17 April 2010
MEDITATION-RETREAT, ABHIDHAMMA-TEACHINGS & SUTTA-STUDIES
Belgium, Dhammaramsi Meditation Centre
Route de Floreffe, 22, 5170 RIVIERE
Sayadaw Dr. Ottara Nyāna
(see: www.birminghambuddhistvihara.org or www.bbvt.org.uk)

Sayadaw Dr. Ottaranyāna

This year, we will study Chapter 5 of Bikkhu Bodhi's book "A comprehensive manual of Abhidhamma": VITHIMUTTA SANGAHA, which explains "the occurrence of consciousness both at the rebirth-linking and during the course of existence, according to the planes and individuals..." For Sutta study, 135.Culakamma vibhanga Sutta from Majjhima Nikaya / The Middle Length Discourses, Tr., by Bhikkhu Bodhi.

Information/Registration:
Caroline Jeandrain: carolinejeandrain@hotmail.com
+32(0)473 717 016 (after 17.00) or 00.32.(0)2.736.11.01 (after 17.00)

More information: http://www.dhammagroupbrussels.be/retraitesen.html

NETHERLANDS, Amsterdam - AGGANYANI (Powers, Ignorance):
25 - 28 Februar 2010
ABHIDHAMMA
25/02: Questions & answers (evening)
26/02: "Ignorance" - advanced level
27-28/02: The five spiritual powers (in the Abhidhamma and in the suttas)
with meditation and contemplation-exercises

Ayya Agganyāni

English (with translation into Dutch, if necessary).
Buddha Vihara, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Information & registration: www.sanghametta.nl
or e-mail to Bianca Vermeij: bvermeij@tiscali.nl.

SINGAPORE - SAYADAW DR. NANDAMALA (VII):
19 - 29 December 2009
ABHIDHAMMA FOR DAILY LIFE, Part VII: Chapter 9 - Samuccaya Sangaha (Compendium of Category).
Singapore, Satipatthana Meditation Center
Sayadaw Dr. Nandamāla Abhivaṃsa

Information: www.smcmeditation.org
E-mail: sati_patthana@yahoo.com.sg

MYANMAR, Sagaing - SAYADAW DR. NANDAMALA (Vipassana-knowledges):

2 - 22 November 2009
ABHIDHAMMA: VIPASSANĀ-ÑĀṆAS

Pagoda in Mandalay

Advanced course: Visuddhimagga, part III (Paññā) starting chapter 18 (Diṭṭhi-Visuddhi)

This 18th chapter of Visuddhimagga deals with the purification of view and within it the fundamental steps of insight-knowledge(Vipassanā-ñāṇas)of insight-meditation are explained. They are continued in the next chapters.

Sayadaw Dr. Nandamāla Abhivaṃsa

Centre for Buddhist Studies (CBS), Sagaing, Myanmar.
Sagaing, Burma's spirituel centre, is located in Upper Myanmar near Mandalay, which can be reached from Yangon by air, bus or train.

Accommodation in CBS and the teachings are free (dāna welcome); for the meals usually a small contribution-fee is necessary.

Information & registration:
agga [at] abhidhamma.de.
or direkt contact Sayadaw, Tel. 0095-(0)1- 650 705.

NETHERLANDS, Amsterdam - AGGANYANI (Vedanā, Paṭṭhāna):
24 - 27 September 2009

24/09: Introduction to Abhidhamma (evening-talk)

25/09: PAṬṬHĀNA - conditional relations: Study according to the mental process (vīthi)

26-27/09: VEDANĀ - FEELING:
Study of vedanā according to
- Abhidhamma (as cetasika - mental factor)
- some selected suttas
- the five (upadāna-) khandhas - aggregates (of clinging)
- Satipaṭṭhāna (vedanānupassanā - contemplation on feelings)
- Paṭiccasamuppāda (dependent origination, where vedanā is on of the 12 factors)
Meditation-practice on bodily and mental feelings

Ayya Agganyāni

English (with translation into Dutch, if necessary).
Buddha Vihara, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Information & registration: www.sanghametta.nl
or e-mail to Bianca Vermeij: bvermeij@tiscali.nl.

HAWAII, Honolulu - GRAHAME WHITE + AGGANYANI (Abhidhamma / Vipassana):

BUDDHIST PSYCHOLOGY (ABHIDHAMMA)
Lecture Series & Practical (Vipassanā) instruction

24 - 31 July 2009

Grahame White + Ayya Agganyāni

24 July, 7 - 9 PM: Public Abhidhamma-lecture (introduction) at Buddhist Studies Center (BSC).

25-26 July, 9 AM - 5 PM: Abhidhamma-Vipassanā-retreat (non-residential) at Palolo Zen Center. With Abhidhamma-lectures by Daw Agganyāni and Vipassanā meditation practice led by Grahame White.

27-31 July, 9 - 12 AM (optional): Vipassanā meditation practice led by Grahame White and discussion with Daw Agganyāni (at local private residence);
7 - 9 PM: Abhidhamma-lectures by Daw Agganyāni at BSC

The Abhidhamma-part specially will stress Buddhist psychology in order to understand how the mind and Vipassanā-meditation work. With Abhidhamma-lectures, workshops and practical hints for application.
Suitable for Abhidhamma-beginners.

Vipassana Hawaii. Honolulu.
Information & registration (deadline is 17 July): www.vipassanahawaii.org
Phone: (866) 493-7101

MALAYSIA, PENANG - SAYADAW DR. NANDAMALA:
23 June - 2 July 2009 - - - C A N C E L L E D !! - - -
ABHIDHAMMA: Ayatana Yamaka
Malaysia, Persatuan Santarama Buddhist Hermitage Balik Pulau
Sayadaw Dr. Nandamāla Abhivaṃsa

Information: ayatanayamaka.blogspot.com

NETHERLANDS, Naarden - SAYALAY DAW YUZANA + AGGANYANI:
Daw Yuzana teaching in Naarden

8 - 14 May 2009
ABHIDHAMMA
Sayalay Daw Yuzana + Agganyani

Abhidhamma in two levels:

- Beginners: Citta + cetasika
Consciousness, mental factors and combination
- Middel level: Vīthi, vīthimutta, kamma
Mental process, process-freed (dying and being born) and kamma

English with Translation into Dutch, if necessary.
Lectures, workshops, self-study, questions & answers and group-meditation.

Sayalay Daw Yuzanañāṇī + Daw Agganyāni
ITC in Naarden

The courses will take place at different times of the day, so that both can be attended.
As the courses are designed for Dutch and German participants,
tutorial discusssion-classes in Dutch, English and German will be offered on demand.

Naarden, The Netherlands, International Theosophical Centre.

Information & registration: www.sanghametta.nl
For individual information please, e-mail to Bianca Vermeij: bvermeij@tiscali.nl.

See also Flyer 2009 "Abhidhamma for Vipassanā" (PDF).

GERMANY, Pauenhof - SAYALAY DAW YUZANA + AGGANYANI: Paṭṭhāna:

16 - 22 May 2009
ABHIDHAMMA: PAṬṬHĀNA – Conditional relations

Daw Yuzana teaching

Sayalay Daw Yuzanañāṇī + Daw Agganyani

Paṭṭhāna-studies according to Paccayaniddesa.

Paṭṭhāna is the seventh, last and most profound book of the Abhidhamma-Piṭaka, a kind of synthesis connecting all "dhammas" by relations and dependences, a huge network of causes, conditions, effects and forces.

Lectures, workshops, self-study, questions & answers, chanting and group-meditation.

As the course is designed for German and Dutch participants, tutorial discussion-classes in German and Dutch will be offered.
This course is in English and for advanced Abhidhamma-students only. Necessary pre-knowlege: citta, cetasika, rūpa, vīthi.

Information about the teachers: Sayalay Daw Yuzanañāṇī + Daw Agganyāni

Pauenhof, Germany
(near Duisburg and near the Durch border)
www.pauenhof.de

Costs: The total costs include accommodation, meals, group-hall, cleaning, travel-expenses for the teachers and the necessary health-insurence for Daw Yuzana. The prices vary according to accommodation between 280 Euro (dormitory)and 350 Euro (single room) for this week. Details of the prices (PDF).

Information & registration: agga [at] abhidhamma.de
See also Flyer 2009 "Abhidhamma for Vipassanā" (PDF).

SINGAPORE - SAYADAW DR. NANDAMALA:
4 - 11 April 2009
ABHIDHAMMA FOR DAILY LIFE, Part VI: Paccaya Sangaha - Compendium of Causality
Singapore, Satipatthana Meditation Center
Sayadaw Dr. Nandamāla Abhivaṃsa

Information: www.smcmeditation.org
E-mail: sati_patthana@yahoo.com.sg

NETHERLANDS, Amsterdam - AGGANYANI (Vithi, Patthana):
8 - 11 January 2009
ABHIDHAMMA
8/01: Questions & answers
9/01: Paṭṭhāna - conditional relations - advanced level
10-11/01: Vīthi - mental process - intermediate level

Ayya Agganyani

English (with translation into Dutch, if necessary).
Buddha Vihara, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Information & registration: www.sanghametta.nl
or e-mail to Bianca Vermeij: bvermeij@tiscali.nl.

MYANMAR, Sagaing - SAYADAW DR. NANDAMALA (Yamaka):
3 -16 November 2008
ABHIDHAMMA: YAMAKA

Advanced course: Yamaka
(6th Abhidhamma-book: The Book on pairs; esp. Khandha-Yamaka)

Sayadaw Dr. Nandamāla Abhivaṃsa
Information to Sayadaw Dr. Nandamāla
English. Abhidhamma-study-class with Vipassanā-meditation.

Myanmar, Centre for Buddhist Studies (CBS)in Sagaing.
Information & registration: agga [at] abhidhamma.com
or directly contact Sayadaw, phone +95 (0) 1 650 705.

MALAYSIA, KKB - SAYADAW DR. NANDAMALA:
21 - 29 October 2008
ABHIDHAMMA Part II
Malaysia, Kuala Kubu Baru Bodhiyarama Hermitage (KKB), Part II
Sayadaw Dr. Nandamāla Abhivaṃsa + assistant teacher Daw Yuzanañāṇī

Information: Bro Lim Mong Seng (phone Malaysia, 012-213 1686) or email:
limongseng@yahoo.com

Registration, more information, daily schedule, location, etc.:
fundamentalabhidhamma.blogspot.com/2008/10abhidhamma-course-pt2-in-kkb-on-oct.html

NETHERLANDS, Amsterdam - AGGANYANI (Rūpa, Paṭṭhāna):
4 - 7 September 2008
ABHIDHAMMA - Agganyani

8/01: Questions & answers
9/01: Paṭṭhāna - conditional relations - advanced level
10-11/01: Rūpa - matter or physical phenomena (chapter VI of Abhidhammattha Sangaha)
- also for beginners of Abhidhamma

Ayya Agganyani

English (with translation into Dutch, if necessary).
Buddha Vihara, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

Information & registration: www.sanghametta.nl
or e-mail to Bianca Vermeij: bvermeij@tiscali.nl.

NETHERLANDS, Naarden - SAYADAW DR. NANDAMALA - (Buddhist Causality):
23 April - 1May 2008
ABHIDHAMMA

3 Levels:
- Advanced course: Buddhist Causality
(Paṭiccasamuppāda and introduction to Paṭṭhāna)
- Intermediate course
- Basic course (citta + cetasika)

Sayadaw Dr. Nandamāla Abhivaṃsa+ assistant teachers Daw Yuzanañāṇī + Agganyani

Chapter VIII of Abhidhammattha Sangaha Further studies of Abhidhamma, in particular on dependent arising and Paṭṭhāna (Conditional Relations), as well as practical instructions. A retreat-like course for people, who have already studied Abhidhamma (at last chapters I, II, IV, V, VI of Abhidhammattha Sangaha), preferably in the courses of Sayadaw Dr. Nandamāla.

English with translation into Dutch.
Naarden, The Netherlands, International Theosophical Centre.
Information & registration: www.sanghametta.nl
or e-mail to Bianca Vermeij: bvermeij@tiscali.nl.

Information to Sayadaw Dr. Nandamāla.
Flyer Sayadaw Dr Nandamāla - Program 2007/2008

GERMANY, Waldhaus - SAYADAW DR. NANDAMALA (vīthi):
14 -20 April 2008
ABHIDHAMMA FOR VIPASSANĀ
Sayadaw Dr. Nandamāla Abhivaṃsa+ assistant teachers Daw Yuzanañāṇī + Agganyani

Intermediate course: Mental process (vīthi),death, rebirth and Kamma
Outlines of Buddhist philosophy and psychology as well as application in daily life, in Vipassanā-meditation and contemplation.

Abhidhamma-class (intermediate level, beginners-2) on mental processes (often called thought-process or process of perception), on the functioning of our mind, on kamma and on the process of death and rebirth. Lectures, self-study, questions & answers, instructions for meditation and contemplation, group-meditation.

Information to Sayadaw Dr. Nandamāla.
Flyer Sayadaw Dr Nandamāla - Program 2007/2008
Waldaus am Lacher See, Germany
www.waldhaus-am-laacher-see.de

MYANMAR, Yangon - SAYADAW DR. NANDAMALA (Fundamental Abhidhamma):
3. – 12.01.2007
FUNDAMENTAL ABHIDHAMMA
Sayadaw Dr. Nandamālābhivaṃsa

Basic course on nāma-rūpa (mind and matter):
Citta, cetasika, rūpa, and basics on mental process (vīthi).
Special 10 days-course for foreigners.
International Theravāda Buddhist Missionary University (ITBMU), Yangon, Myanmar

Information to Sayadaw Dr. Nandamāla.
Flyer Sayadaw Dr. Nandamāla - Program 2006

Information & registration: agga [at] abhidhamma.com

MYANMAR, Sagaing - SAYADAW DR. NANDAMALA (Paṭṭhāna):
6. – 25.11.2006 (approximately)
ABHIDHAMMA: Paṭṭhāna Pañhāvāra
Sayadaw Dr. Nandamālābhivaṃsa
Advanced course only for old students.
In CBS, Sagaing, Myanmar

Information to Sayadaw Dr. Nandamāla.
Flyer Sayadaw Dr. Nandamāla - Program 2006

Information & registration: agga [at] abhidhamma.com

NETHERLANDS, Naarden - SAYADAW DR. NANDAMALA (Abhidhamma III: Kamma):
14. – 20.07.2006
ABHIDHAMMA III: KAMMA
Sayadaw Dr. Nandamālābhivaṃsa
Information to Sayadaw Dr. Nandamāla.

Chapter V of Abhidhammattha Sangaha
Further studies of Abhidhamma, in particular on Kamma and its result plus practical instructions.
A retreat-like advanced course for people, who have already studied Abhidhamma (at least Chapters I, II, IV, VI of Abhidhammattha Sangaha) preferably in the courses of Sayadaw Dr. Nandamāla.
With translation into Dutch.

Naarden, The Netherlands, International Theosophical Centre.
Information & registration: www.xs4all.nl/~gotama

Flyer Sayadaw Dr. Nandamāla - Program 2006

GERMANY, Waldhaus - SAYADAW DR. NANDAMALA (Abhidhamma for Vipassanā):
22. – 29.07.2006
ABHIDHAMMA FOR VIPASSANĀ
Sayadaw Dr. Nandamālābhivaṃsa
Information to Sayadaw Dr. Nandamāla.

Fundamental Abhidhamma: Mind and matter
Basics of Buddhist philosophy and psychology plus application in daily life, Vipassanā-meditation and contemplation. Abhidhamma beginners’ course on ultimate realities and how the mind works. For meditators, Dhamma-students, Dhamma- and Vipassanā-teachers. Lectures, self-study, questions & answers, instructions for meditation and contemplation, group-meditation.
With assistance & translation into German by Aggañānī.

Waldhaus am Laacher See, Germany, located quietly in the forest near Bonn.
Website:www.buddhismus-im-westen.de,
E-mail: budwest@t-online.de,
Phone: 0049-(0)2636-33 44

Flyer Sayadaw Dr. Nandamāla - Program 2006

GERMANY, Engl - SAYADAW DR. NANDAMALA (Dependent origination):
27.06. – 04.07.2006
PAṬICCASAMUPPĀDA
Sayadaw Dr. Nandamālābhivaṃsa
Information to Sayadaw Dr. Nandamāla.

Dependent origination
Explained with basic Abhidhamma and emphasis on practical aspects in daily life and Vipassanā-meditation.
The doctrine of the dependent origination together with anattā is considered as the core of the Buddha’s Teaching. Understanding it means understanding Saṃsāra and the escape.
With assistance & translation into German by Aggañāṇī.

Seminarhaus Engl, Germany,
located quietly in the country-side of South-Germany near Munich.
Website: www.seminarhaus-engl.de,
E-mail: Seminarhaus.Engl@t-online.de,
Phone: 0049-(0)8728-616

Flyer Sayadaw Dr. Nandamāla - Program 2006

GERMANY, Phat Hue - SAYADAW DR. NANDAMALA. (SATIPAṬṬHĀNA):
21. – 23.06.2006 (daily 10 - 17 h)
SATIPAṬṬHĀNA
The well established mindfulness
Sayadaw Dr. Nandamālābhivaṃsa
Information to Sayadaw Dr. Nandamāla.

Perspective of the Mahāsatipaṭṭhāna-Sutta, the Buddha’s most important discourse on Vipassanā-meditation, on how and why to establish mindfulness on the body, feelings, consciousness and “dhammas” (mental states).
With assistance & translation into German by Aggañāṇī.

EVENING DHAMMA-TALKS (19 – 21 h)
Separate lectures with German translation
21.06. Sīla, samādhi, paññā. The three levels of morality, concentration and wisdom.
22.06. Kālāma-sutta. The Buddha’s discourse on what to believe and accept.
23.06. Maraṇanussati. The contemplation on death.

Phat Hue Pagoda, Frankfurt, Germany,
Frankfurt, Hanauer Landstr. 443, www.phathue.de
Information & registration: Claudia Keller, e-mail: info@phathue.de, Phone: 0049-(0)69-48 44 98 50

25.06.2006
SUNDAY in the Burmese Community,
Frankfurt-Offenbach

Flyer Sayadaw Dr. Nandamāla - Program 2006
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Sayalay Dr. Yuzana Ñāṇī:
Daw Yuzana teaching at ITBMU

Sayalay Dr. Yuzana Ñāṇī, born 1971 in Taungyi in Shan State, Myanmar, is a highly educated Burmese nun.

She finished her M.A. at International Theravada Buddhist Missionary University (ITBMU) in Yangon, Myanmar, with distinctions. She has specialized on Abhidhamma, and got her PhD from Delhi university on her research topic and thesis: "The Concept of Emotion in Early Buddhism: A Modern Perspective".

Sayalay Daw Yuzana in Frankfurt

Dr. Yuzana Ñāṇī is teaching Abhidhamma at International Theravada Buddhist Missionary University (ITBMU), where she also lives, at International Institute of Abhidhamma (IIA) in Yangon, and - sometimes together with Sayadaw Dr. Nandamālābhivaṃsa - abroad, in Germany, The Netherlands, England, Malaysia, Singapore, India...

Her teachings are in excellent English and "brilliant clear".

Photos from Myanmar and Abhidhamma-courses:
IDE Impressions, Oct/Nov 2013, Institute of Dhamma Education, Pyin Oo Lwin, Myanmar. Photos by Agganyani and Tatiana Fotina (picasa)

Photos from course in Sagaing, Nov. 2010 in CBS, by Armin Brugger (picasa)

Photos from Po Win Taung, pictures of a trip 2010 to this marvelous, impressive place near Monywa by Armin Brugger (picasa)

Photos from Sagaing Hills, by Agganyāni (picasa)

Sayadaw Dr. Nandamālābhivaṃsa:

Abhidhamma-Teacher Sayadaw Dr. Nandamāla

Sayadaw Dr. Nandamālābhivaṃsa, born in Myanmar (Burma) in 1940, was educated in Sagaing and Mandalay and with 16 years of age he already passed Dhammācariya- (Dhamma-teacher) and then the most difficult Abhivaṃsa-examination. He also studied in Sri Lanka at the Kelaniya University in Colombo (M.A.) and got his Ph.D. from Magadh University in Bodh-Gaya, India. Because of his excellent knowledge of the Buddhist scriptures and his teaching experience he was rewarded highest distinctions and titles like Aggamahā- ganthavācakapaṇḍita and Aggamahāpaṇḍita.

As Padhāna-Nāyaka he is leading the traditional, well-reputed study-monastery Mahāsubhodayon in Sagaing Hills and Sadhammajotika Subhodhārāma Institute in Monywa.

He is rector of the "International Theravāda Buddhist Missionary University" (ITBMU) in Yangon, of "Sītagū International Buddhist Academy" in Sagaing, of the "International Institute of Abhidhamma" (IIA) in Yangon, and of the "Abhidhamma Foundation Singapore".

He is the founder and leader of "Dhammavijjālaya, Centre for Buddhist Studies", (CBS) in Sagaing, which serves foreigners for further studies and practice, of "Dhammasahāya, Institute of Dhamma Education", (IDE) in Pyin Oo Lwin (Maymyo), and of the "Dhamma Vinaya Centre" in Hlegu.

Sayadaw's course 2011 in CBS

Sayadaw also teaches in US, Malaysia, Singapore and in Europe too and offers courses mainly on Abhidhamma for Western Vipassanā-teachers, -students and meditators.

The Sayadaw’s teaching method is very individual, lively and practical with many examples and references from daily life, Suttas, Abhidhamma and commentaries.

Sayadaw is teaching in English and with a lot of humour and Mettā.

Self-study is necessary within all his Abhidhamma-courses, to become familiar with the structure and logic of Abhidhamma and the most important Pāḷi-terms. Formal meditation-periods are included too.

Link for further information, biography and downloads of Sayadaw's lectures and talks (in English and Myanmar): www.drnandamalabhivamsa.com.mm
and more up-to-date: https://www.facebook.com/AshinNandamalabhivamsa

Sayadaw U Kusalasami:

Sayadaw U Kusalasami was born in 1981 in Pyawbwe Township, Mandalay Division, Myanmar. He began his Buddhist education at the age of 14 as a novice in various monasteries. At the age of 21 he received the higher ordination as Bhikkhu and began the study of higher Buddhist teachings at the well-known State Pariyatti Sasana University, Kabaraye, Yangon. He graduated with honors in all seven subjects as "Sasanadhaja Dhammacariya".
In 2008, he went to Sri Lanka, where he received his M.A in Buddhist Study from Kelaniya University. He then retreated to a cave in the great Cittalapabbata forest for intensive meditation. Thereafter, he wrote a book about his meditation experiences. Later, more articles and books followed.
In 2010, Ven. Kusalasami taught meditation for a year in Penang, Malaysia.

Back in Myanmar, Sayadaw Kusalasami established a Dhamma School Foundation. As Secretary General of this foundation, he opened hundreds of Dhamma Schools throughout Myanmar.

In 2014 he was invited by the Burmese community in Frankfurt, Germany, where he has been living ever since, teaching Buddhist meditation, Abhidhamma and other Buddhist knowledge, often to Burmese or Asian youth, but among others also at the Goethe Institute in Frankfurt or at his temple in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Sayadaw speaks excellent, clearly understandable English.

Institute of Dhamma Education (IDE) in Pyin Oo Lwin, Myanmar:

Institute of Dhamma Education (IDE)

Sayadaw Dr. Nandamālābhivaṃsa is the founder and leader of Dhamma-Sahaya Sasana Centre, Institute of Dhamma Education” (IDE)

IDE auditorium

IDE is located in Pyin Oo Lwin, formerly called Maymyo, in the highland near Mandalay, Upper Myanmar (Burma).

Sayadaw Dr. Nandamālā-bhivaṃsa gives Dhamma lectures and classes on various topics here, mostly in Burmese. For his foreign students he gives Sutta and Abhidhamma courses in English by mutual agreement. See in the menu "Courses" on this website.

The Sayadaw’s teaching method is very individual, lively, practical and practicable with many examples and references from daily life, from the Suttas, Abhidhamma-books and commentaries. Sayadaw is teaching in English and with a lot of humour and Mettā.

IDE apartments

Accommodation usually is in shared apartments (for two people) with toilet and bath-room.

Formal meditation-periods in the big Dhamma hall are included too in early morning and evening.

IDE is modern and well equipped. A big Buddhist library is open to students.

Address:
Institute of Dhamma Education (IDE)
Dhamma-Sahaya Sasana Centre
Aungchanthar, Pyin Oo Lwin
(33/2 miles post of Mandalay - Pyin Oo Lwin Road)
Phone: (+95) 09-5120377

Photo galery: IDE Impressions, Oct/Nov 2013 (picasa)

Further courses in German language:

See website www.abhidhamma.de, "Kurse".

Centre for Buddhist Studies (CBS) in Sagaing, Myanmar:

Centre for Buddhist Studies (CBS)

Sayadaw Dr. Nandamālābhivaṃsa is the founder and leader of Dhammavijjālaya, Centre for Buddhist Studies” (CBS)
CBS

CBS is located in Sagaing, Myanmar (Burma), and is connected to Mahāsubhodayon Monastery. It serves foreigners for further studies and practice.

Every November Sayadaw Dr. Nandamālābhivaṃsa gave Abhidhamma-classes on various topics here. Since 2013 when his new centre IDE, "Institute of Dhamma Education" (Dhamma-Sahaya Sasana Centre) in Pyin Oo Lwin became ready, and his "Dhamma Vinaya Centre" in Hlegu near Yangon, Sayadaw gives courses here in Sagaing only rarely.

The Sayadaw’s teaching method is very individual, lively, practical and practicable with many examples and references from daily life, from the Suttas, Abhidhamma-books and commentaries. Sayadaw is teaching in English and with a lot of humour and Mettā.

CBS

Accommodation partly is in individal kutis (huts) or shared rooms, all with attached bath-room and toilet.

Self-study is necessary within all his Abhidhamma-courses, to become familiar with the structure and logic of Abhidhamma and the most important Pāḷi-terms.

Formal meditation-periods are included too.

CBS maintains a growing Buddhist library open to students.

CBS 2018

Contact and information:
Centre for Buddhist Studies (CBS)
Mahāsubhodayon Monastery
Sagaing Hills, Sagaing, Myanmar
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Daw Vupasama, nun in charge of CBS:
Phone: (+95) 940 2639919
E-Mail: vupasama [at] gmail.com
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Daw Aggañāṇī, Germany
E-Mail: agga [at] abhidhamma.com

Bhikkhu Atulañāṇa:

Atulanana

Bhikkhu Atulañāṇa is a Sri Lankan monk who is currently staying in Myanmar studying the teachings of Abhidhamma. Ordained in 2014 in Sri Lankan Forest Tradition he studied Pāli scriptures mainly focusing on Vinaya-Piṭaka along with the commentaries during the first 4 years.

He completed the Tripitakācārya exams in 2016 in Sri Lanka and received his M.A. in Pāli in Postgraduate Institute of Pali and Buddhist Studies (University of Kelaniya) in 2021.
Atulanana

In 2018 he visited Myanmar with the intention of gaining deep and comprehensive knowledge in Abhidhamma. Presently he is publishing a series of Abhidhamma books in Sinhalese based on the knowledge from books and teachings from Myanmar books. Also he is teaching the seventh book of Abhidhamma, Paṭṭhāna and the third book of Abhidhamma, Dhātukathā with the Pāḷi commentaries for a group of Sri Lankan monks, and since a while the key points in English to an international group of students.

Ayya Agganyani:

Sayalay Agganyani

Ayya Agganyāni (Sayalay Daw Aggañāṇī), born 1954 in Munich, scientist and former secretary general of the German Buddhist Union (DBU), is a German Buddhist nun in the Burmese tradition (Thilashin) and disciple of Sayadaw Dr. Nandamālābhivaṃsa.

She got a Buddha-Dhamma diploma from the International Theravāda Buddhist Missionary Universtity in Yangon, Myanmar, in 1999. Since then, she is continuing her studies mostly of Abhidhamma and with Sayadaw, also translating his courses into German and assisting him.
She herself teaches, translates and writes on Abhidhamma and Vipassanā.

in CBS

She had learned and practised meditation in Taungpulu-, Mahāsi- and Mogok-tradition. Today her meditation focuses on Cittānupassanā. But she also loves contemplations (anussatis).

Agganyani lives in Bruckmühl, South Germany, in her "Abhidhamma hermitage", and in the winter months partly in Myanmar (Burma), mostly in CBS, Sagaing, her teacher's first centre (see photo left).

Agganyani's forest kuti

Unfortunately, in early 2018 she had to give up her secluded forest kuti near Ariyavaṃsa Kyaung in Sagaing Hills (see photo at right) which had fallen victim to the new tourism boom in Myanmar and related deforestation.

In the same year she also gave up her Sāmaṇerī vows after 15½ years, took 10 precepts and lives as "Yathema Thilashin" (hermit nun) now.

Contact:
E-Mail: agga [at] abhidhamma.com