Abhidhamma-courses

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 chapter VII, the Compendium of Categories.

The lectures are online via skype.
Language: English.
More information: Abhidhamma lectures July 2025
Organisation & Registration: satipatthana.eu@protonmail.com

Kusalattika Paṭṭhāna course - Bhante Atulañāṇa:
01 March 2025 (start of the course)
Time: 5.00 pm Sri Lanka time (= 7.30 pm Beijing time = 12.30 pm CET), every Saturday

course

Paṭṭhāna is the last and the largest book among the seven Abhidhamma treatises taught by the Buddha.
After the short summary (paccayuddesa) and the brief explanations (paccayaniddesa) of the 24 conditions, the first main section of the Paṭṭhāna treatise is the Kusalattika.

Bhante Atulañāṇa, a very experienced and learned Abhidhamma teacher from Sri Lanka, will start a series of teachings on the Kusalattika Paṭṭhāna according to the traditional way that is taught in Myanmar monastic education system.
The course is online and in English (with Chinese translation).
The lectures will be recorded and available on youtube.

Participants who are interested to join the course may click on this link (https://chat.whatsapp.com/L9ZcxVGjw0ACXAVwYdHT7N ) to join the Kusalattika Paṭṭhāna WhatsApp group for latest updates as well as sharing of course materials. The zoom link will be notified in this group.

Detailed information on the course and the teacher: Kusalattika Paṭṭhāna course

Dhammasaṅgaṇī course continued - Dr. Thushini Goonewardene:
05 January 2025
Time: 4.30 pm Sri Lanka time (= 7 pm Beijing time = 12 pm CET)
Usually twice a month on Sundays.

A Study of Dhammasaṅgaṇī with its commentaries and sub-commentaries
Online class via Zoom.
Dr. Thushini, a very experienced Abhidhamma teacher, will be starting a series of fortnightly lectures on Dhammasaṅgaṇī Pakaraṇa, the first book of the Abhidhammapiṭaka along with important facts extracted from its commentaries (Atthasālinī) and sub-commentaries (Mūla-ṭīkā).
The lectures will be taught in English with Chinese translations.

For Dhamma learners intent on deepening their understanding of Abhidhamma, the Dhammasaṅgaṇī serves as an entry as well as the foundation for the rest of the Abhidhammapiṭaka.

Participants should have basic Abhidhamma knowledge.

Further information on the course and teacher: Dhammasangani class
We recommend to join the WhatsApp group mentioned there for updates and
course materials.

Zoom meeting link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84461576675?pwd=mbJagAt291AXKGosjNVFabC3sZdaNU.1
Zoom meeting ID: 844 6157 6675
Passcode: 882886

Playlists of the course videos: Dhammasaṅgaṇī English & Chinese, Dhammasaṅgaṇī in English only
Link to the presentations: Dhammasaṅgaṇī Presentations

Abhidhammattha-Saṅgaha, Matter - Sayadaw Kusalasami:
04 January 2025, 7 pm (CET):
Continuation of English online class Abhidhammattha Saṅgaha, chapter 6: Matter (rūpa)
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). Questions on the subject are always welcome.
Regular attendance recommended. Course recordings will allow for follow-up work and are provided on https://youtube.com/@abhidhamma1 in the playlist "Abhidhammattha Sangaha course by Sayadaw Kusalasami".

Online via Zoom. https://us05web.zoom.us/j/3225326050?pwd=RDJBakgrMERpeWZtSVByVlE3K2o5QT09
For further information and the next course dates email to verein@abhidhamma.de.

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".

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

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 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