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Sayar Myat

Sayar Myat

born 1966 Satipatthana Meditation Society of Canada (SMSC)

Sayar Myat is a well accomplished Dhamma teacher and founder of the SMSC offering many ways to assist those in realizing the Dhamma.

Sayar Myat is a Theravada Buddhist teacher, translator, and meditation master in the tradition of the Venerable Mahasi Sayadaw.

Key Details

• Background & Immigration: Moved to Canada in 1974. • Teaching & Leadership: Has taught Theravada Buddhism and mindfulness since 1989. Co-founded the Manawmaya Theravada Buddhist Society in 1991 and founded the Satipatthana Meditation Society of Canada (SMSC) in 2007, where he serves as president, director, teacher, and translator. • Teachings: Offers Dhamma talks and guides Pure Vipassana (insight) meditation practices following the Mahasi Sayadaw method (such as observing rising and falling sensations of the abdomen). His classes and retreat lectures are available through online channels, YouTube playlists, and study groups.

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Retreats

Satipatthana Meditation Society of Canada (on satipatthana.ca)

satipatthana.ca

Sayar Myat is the principal organizational architect and teacher of SMSC. In addition to a significant collection of teachings available on youtube, SMSC and Sayar Myat also offer direct practice in the tradition of Mahasi Sayadaw.