Vipassana Meditation
The term Vipassana can be explained as a way to have a penetrating insight or understanding into the true nature of the physical and mental phenomena in oneself: impermanence, dissatisfaction and non-self.
With Vipassana meditation as a guide to see things as they truly are, you will gain a clear comprehension of your mind and body, thus allowing for a more positive outlook in life.
MEDITATION RETREATS
If you wish to attend a meditation retreat at the centre please contact us to make arrangements.
The meditation technique practised at Saraniya Dhamma Meditation Centre (SDMC), Manchester, is the way which was taught by the late Venerable Mahasi Sayadaw. Instruction is given in English or in Burmese with English translation.
Venerable Sayadaws of the SDMC, MDF, are trained and allocated by Panditarama Shwe Taung Gon Sasana Yeiktha, Yangon, Myanma. The Panditarama Shwe Taung Gon Sasana Yeiktha is a centre for the practice and study of the Theravada Buddhist teachings. Established in October 1990 by the Venerable Guiding Teacher U Panditabhivamsa, it follows the great lineage of the late Venerable Mahasi Sayadaw.
The Mahasi method involves mindfulness practice of bodily sensations, thoughts, and general senses such as sight, sound, taste, and smell. The primary objects of meditation are the rise and fall of the abdomen in sitting meditation and the movement of the feet in walking meditation.
The form of mediation we practice at Saraniya is Vipassana, which means to see things as they really are. It was an ancient form of meditation which was rediscovered by Gautama Buddha more than 2500 years ago. The Buddha taught this to his followers and disciples as a remedy for universal ills.