Pa Auk Forest Monastery in Myanmar
Information and practical resources for people interested in the meditation teachings of Venerable Pa Auk Sayadaw and in visiting the monastery in Myanmar.
Namo Tassa Bhagavato Arahato Sammāsambuddhassa
A forest monastery devoted to meditation practice
Pa Auk Forest Monastery is a Theravāda Buddhist teaching monastery situated in the forested hills near Mawlamyine in southeastern Myanmar (Burma). The monastery was founded in 1926 by its first abbot, Thit-thee Sayadaw.
The monastery became especially known for the detailed system of meditation taught by Pa Auk Sayadaw. His approach presents a thorough course of practice within the Theravāda tradition, with careful attention to meditation training and the development of concentration and insight.
Pa Auk Sayadaw and the purpose of this site
During a visit to the United States in 2002, Pa Auk Sayadaw invited practitioners to travel to Myanmar for meditation practice. This site was created to help English-speaking visitors learn more about his teachings and prepare for a stay at Pa Auk Forest Monastery.
Documents and meditation resources
The original site gathered practical visitor material together with books and teaching documents for meditators.
Additional material
The historic site also pointed visitors toward current news, a book on jhāna practice, recordings from a U.S. jhāna practice group, photographs, and a satellite view of the monastery.
Related Dhamma and meditation resources
The original PA-AUK page maintained a directory of organizations and teachers connected with meditation practice and Buddhist study.
Practice support and material related to Pa Auk jhāna practice. Pa-Auk Forest Monastery
A related resource dedicated to the monastery in Myanmar. Insight Meditation South Bay
Meditation community in California. Wat Metta
Forest tradition meditation teachings. Leigh Brasington
Resources on concentration practice. Access to Insight
Suttas, translations and commentary resources. BuddhaNet
Digital Buddhist and meditation resources. AudioDharma
Recorded Dhamma talks and meditation teachings.