Courses

Aungtawmu Monastery as the name indicates is a place of success, rooted with the principles of non-violence, universal loving kindness, peace and forbearance, where all levels of Buddhism are taught. The most Venerable Sayadaw U. Tillaw Keinda is the founder of Aungtawmu Monastery, at the age of 80 years old is a living example of sacrifice and endurance.

The Monastery provides a place for the study of Buddha's teaching and the practice of Meditation. Courses and Seminars are provided specially during winter time by Ordained Sangha and qualified teachers on a range of topics.

The Aungtawmu Monastery is run by volunteers and it is sustain by the generosity of their visitors and practitioners. Although there are normally no compulsory charges for Dhamma courses at the Aungtawmu Monastery, for certain practices such as "alchemy" a fee will be charged.

No one will be turned away from a teaching, meditation or practice due to lack of financial resources. However we hope you will give generously to help the expensive of food, maintenance and development for a better place for coming students and practitioners

INTRODUCTION & INITIATION TO ALCHEMY
ONGOING 10 DAYS COURSES
FROM NOVEMBER TO MARCH
Suggested fee 300 USD per person
Including vegetarian food and accommodation

The practice of "alchemy" combines the physical transformation of heated matter with a deep meditative practice. Its purpose being to enhance the spiritual development of practitioners, which can then be used for the benefit of all.

The knowledge and wisdom of this practice are found within the Siddhas (Weizzars) lineage of Myanmar at the Aungtawmu Monastery. The diversity of different spiritual practices matches the diversity different temperaments and characters of people everywhere. The practice of "alchemy", as developed by Myanmar Buddhism, when taught by skilled practitioners makes it accessible to anyone regardless of their own belief system. However, as with any legitimate spiritual practice, the practitioner will only attain accomplishment if the personal motivation for the practice is wider than personal spiritual development. When the motivation for practice is for the benefit of all beings and the emancipation of all kinds of suffering then the practice is more likely to be both sustainable and beneficial.

Within the practice of "alchemy" a metal is it heated on the fire in a pot of clay and at its completion become to be the reflection of one's own mind. This allows the practitioner to be able to perceive and recognize the six sense inherent within all of us. There are two aspects to be found as a result within the process of "alchemy". Firstly, it allows the practitioner to recognize his or her state of consciousness by the creation of so called Dhatlon (the metal heated on the fire). Secondly by its development enables the practitioner to expand his own consciousness in perceiving reality. In this way it leads the practitioner towards the understanding of the perfect functional order of Nature. Further more gives significant spiritual benefit if one's maintains a regular practice.

MEDITATION COURSES
A PERSONALIZED OPTIONAL LIFE-ENHANCEMENT COURSE
THROUGH ALL THE YEAR ROUND
On Donation Basis

Within the duration on the courses either on alchemy during winter time or meditation through all the year, assistance on the different meditation techniques and other topics related to the understanding of the practice will be provide. Wile Aungtawmu Monastery empowers its guest to make their programs as relaxed or as energetic as they wish. At the end of one's stay each practitioner will review accomplishments with each other practitioner and together devise a personal follow up plan until one's next visit.

REGISTRATION

In order to make things more convenient to all, it is suggest that the fee for the introduction & initiation courses to alchemy should be paid on arrival to Thaungtha at the registration office at Pauk Kyaung, together with the presentation of three photocopies of your passport and visa.

To respect the environment and custom you will be request to dress properly and cover legs and shoulders during the entire ten days course or as long as you stay, as well you will be requested not to visit the near by villages wile you are register at the Aungtawmu Monastery and that you will make the best use of your practice accordingly.

E-mail: info@upagote.net

USEFUL THINGS TO BRING

In winter it gets very cold at night. Therefore a jumper is essential. Confortable modest clotting is recommended for Meditation sessions. A blanket and mosquito net and torch light will be necessary during your stay. Arrangements could easy be made in order to get any thing that you may need during your time of practice.

TRAVEL INFORMATION

One can reach Minbu direct from Yangon or Mandalay by bus or car. Both are overnight trips. Once in Minbu or Magway a car can be hired to the Aungtawmu Monastery at Mebegon village. One can also arrive to Minbu from Mount Popa by car.

Magway does have an airport however it is necessary to check the flight schedule.

TRAVEL ARRANGMENT

Those of you who still would like to benefit from a visit to the Aungtawmu Monastery without taking part on the Monastery activity, special arrangements can easily be made to be accompanied by English/Myanmar interpreters.

E-mail: ye700@mail4u.com.mm

All visitors and practitioners to the Aungtawmu Monastery are expected to abide by the six following precepts:

1. To refrain from killing any sentient being.
2. To refrain from lying or evil speech.
3. To refrain from stealing.
4. To refrain from sexual misconduct.
5. To refrain from taking any kind of intoxicant.
6. To enhance Loving-Kindness among all during your stay.