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[[Ledi Sayadaw]] U Ñanadhaja , pronounced: [lɛ̀dì sʰəjàdɔ̀ ʔú ɲàna̰dəza̰]; 1 December 1846 – 27 June 1923) was an influential [[Theravada]] [[Buddhist monk]]. He was [[recognized]] from a young age as [[being]] developed in both the {{Wiki|theory}} and practice of [[Buddhism]] and so was revered as [[being]] both [[scholarly]] and saintly. He wrote many [[books]] on [[Dhamma]] in [[Burmese]] and these were accessible even to a serious lay [[person]], hence he was responsible for spreading [[Dhamma]] to all levels of {{Wiki|society}} and reviving the [[traditional]] practice of [[vipassana]] [[meditation]], making it more available for renunciates and [[lay people]] alike. | [[Ledi Sayadaw]] U Ñanadhaja , pronounced: [lɛ̀dì sʰəjàdɔ̀ ʔú ɲàna̰dəza̰]; 1 December 1846 – 27 June 1923) was an influential [[Theravada]] [[Buddhist monk]]. He was [[recognized]] from a young age as [[being]] developed in both the {{Wiki|theory}} and practice of [[Buddhism]] and so was revered as [[being]] both [[scholarly]] and saintly. He wrote many [[books]] on [[Dhamma]] in [[Burmese]] and these were accessible even to a serious lay [[person]], hence he was responsible for spreading [[Dhamma]] to all levels of {{Wiki|society}} and reviving the [[traditional]] practice of [[vipassana]] [[meditation]], making it more available for renunciates and [[lay people]] alike. | ||
| − | He learned the technique of [[Vipassana]] still [[being]] taught in the [[caves]] of the [[Sagaing]] Hills; and after mastering the technique, he began to teach it to others. His [[vihara]] ([[monastery]]) was in Ledi village near the town of Monywa. There he [[meditated]] most of the [[time]] and taught the other [[bhikkhus]]. His leading [[disciple]] was a farmer Thet Gyi and so began a chain of lay [[teachers]] that continues to the present, the most prominent [[being]] Ba Khin and his [[disciple]] Mother Sayamagyi Daw Mya Thwin. Previously only the [[monks]] were taught [[vipassana]]. | + | He learned the technique of [[Vipassana]] still [[being]] [[taught]] in the [[caves]] of the [[Sagaing]] Hills; and after mastering the technique, he began to teach it to others. His [[vihara]] ([[monastery]]) was in Ledi village near the town of Monywa. There he [[meditated]] most of the [[time]] and [[taught]] the other [[bhikkhus]]. His leading [[disciple]] was a farmer Thet Gyi and so began a chain of lay [[teachers]] that continues to the {{Wiki|present}}, the most prominent [[being]] Ba Khin and his [[disciple]] Mother Sayamagyi Daw Mya Thwin. Previously only the [[monks]] were [[taught]] [[vipassana]]. |
| − | In 1885, he wrote the Nwa-myitta-sa , a poetic prose [[letter]] that argued that [[Burmese]] [[Buddhists]] should not kill cattle and eat beef, since [[Burmese]] {{Wiki|farmers}} depended on them as {{Wiki|beasts}} of [[burden]] to maintain their livelihoods, that the marketing of beef for [[human]] consumption threatened the [[extinction]] of buffalo and cattle and that the practice and was ecologically unsound. He subsequently led successful beef boycotts during the colonial {{Wiki|era}}, despite the presence of beef eating among locals and influenced a generation of [[Burmese]] nationalists in adopting this stance. | + | In 1885, he wrote the Nwa-myitta-sa , a {{Wiki|poetic}} prose [[letter]] that argued that [[Burmese]] [[Buddhists]] should not kill cattle and eat beef, since [[Burmese]] {{Wiki|farmers}} depended on them as {{Wiki|beasts}} of [[burden]] to maintain their livelihoods, that the marketing of beef for [[human]] consumption threatened the [[extinction]] of [[buffalo]] and cattle and that the practice and was ecologically unsound. He subsequently led successful beef boycotts during the colonial {{Wiki|era}}, despite the presence of beef eating among locals and influenced a generation of [[Burmese]] {{Wiki|nationalists}} in adopting this stance. |
| − | At other times he travelled throughout {{Wiki|Myanmar}}. Because of his [[knowledge]] of [[pariyatti]] ({{Wiki|theory}}), he was able to write many [[books]] on [[Dhamma]] in both [[Pali]] and [[Burmese]] [[languages]] such as, Paramattha-dipani (Manual of [[Ultimate Truth]]), Nirutta-dipani, a [[book]] on [[Pali]] [[grammar]] and The Manuals of [[Dhamma]]. At the same [[time]] he kept alive the [[pure]] [[tradition]] of [[patipatti]] (practice) by [[teaching]] the technique of [[Vipassana]] to a few [[people]]. | + | At other times he travelled throughout {{Wiki|Myanmar}}. Because of his [[knowledge]] of [[pariyatti]] ({{Wiki|theory}}), he was [[able]] to write many [[books]] on [[Dhamma]] in both [[Pali]] and [[Burmese]] [[languages]] such as, [[Paramattha-dipani]] (Manual of [[Ultimate Truth]]), Nirutta-dipani, a [[book]] on [[Pali]] [[grammar]] and The Manuals of [[Dhamma]]. At the same [[time]] he kept alive the [[pure]] [[tradition]] of [[patipatti]] (practice) by [[teaching]] the technique of [[Vipassana]] to a few [[people]]. |
[[Ledi Sayadaw]] was perhaps the most [[outstanding]] [[Buddhist]] figure of his age. He was instrumental in reviving the [[traditional]] practice of [[Vipassana]], making it more available for renunciates and [[lay people]] alike. In addition to this most important aspect of his [[teaching]], his concise, clear and extensive [[scholarly]] work served to clarify the experiential aspect of [[Dhamma]]. Many of his works are still available, including in {{Wiki|English}} through the [[Buddhist]] Publication {{Wiki|Society}}. | [[Ledi Sayadaw]] was perhaps the most [[outstanding]] [[Buddhist]] figure of his age. He was instrumental in reviving the [[traditional]] practice of [[Vipassana]], making it more available for renunciates and [[lay people]] alike. In addition to this most important aspect of his [[teaching]], his concise, clear and extensive [[scholarly]] work served to clarify the experiential aspect of [[Dhamma]]. Many of his works are still available, including in {{Wiki|English}} through the [[Buddhist]] Publication {{Wiki|Society}}. | ||
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Manual of [[Insight]] ([[Vipassanā]] Dīpanī) | Manual of [[Insight]] ([[Vipassanā]] Dīpanī) | ||
| − | Manual of Conditional Relations (Patthanuddesa Dīpanī) | + | Manual of [[Conditional]] Relations (Patthanuddesa Dīpanī) |
Manual of [[Right Views]] ([[Vipassanā]] Dīpanī) | Manual of [[Right Views]] ([[Vipassanā]] Dīpanī) | ||
Manual of the [[Four Noble Truths]] (Catusacca Dīpanī) | Manual of the [[Four Noble Truths]] (Catusacca Dīpanī) | ||
Manual of the Factors of [[Enlightenment]] (Bodhipakkhiya Dīpanī) | Manual of the Factors of [[Enlightenment]] (Bodhipakkhiya Dīpanī) | ||
| − | Manual of the Constituents of the [[Path]] (Magganga Dīpanī) | + | Manual of the Constituents of the [[Path]] ([[Magganga]] Dīpanī) |
Five Kinds of [[Light]] (Alin Kyan) | Five Kinds of [[Light]] (Alin Kyan) | ||
5 Questions on [[Kamma]]; Anattanisamsā | 5 Questions on [[Kamma]]; Anattanisamsā | ||
Revision as of 06:12, 11 October 2014
Ledi Sayadaw U Ñanadhaja , pronounced: [lɛ̀dì sʰəjàdɔ̀ ʔú ɲàna̰dəza̰]; 1 December 1846 – 27 June 1923) was an influential Theravada Buddhist monk. He was recognized from a young age as being developed in both the theory and practice of Buddhism and so was revered as being both scholarly and saintly. He wrote many books on Dhamma in Burmese and these were accessible even to a serious lay person, hence he was responsible for spreading Dhamma to all levels of society and reviving the traditional practice of vipassana meditation, making it more available for renunciates and lay people alike.
He learned the technique of Vipassana still being taught in the caves of the Sagaing Hills; and after mastering the technique, he began to teach it to others. His vihara (monastery) was in Ledi village near the town of Monywa. There he meditated most of the time and taught the other bhikkhus. His leading disciple was a farmer Thet Gyi and so began a chain of lay teachers that continues to the present, the most prominent being Ba Khin and his disciple Mother Sayamagyi Daw Mya Thwin. Previously only the monks were taught vipassana.
In 1885, he wrote the Nwa-myitta-sa , a poetic prose letter that argued that Burmese Buddhists should not kill cattle and eat beef, since Burmese farmers depended on them as beasts of burden to maintain their livelihoods, that the marketing of beef for human consumption threatened the extinction of buffalo and cattle and that the practice and was ecologically unsound. He subsequently led successful beef boycotts during the colonial era, despite the presence of beef eating among locals and influenced a generation of Burmese nationalists in adopting this stance.
At other times he travelled throughout Myanmar. Because of his knowledge of pariyatti (theory), he was able to write many books on Dhamma in both Pali and Burmese languages such as, Paramattha-dipani (Manual of Ultimate Truth), Nirutta-dipani, a book on Pali grammar and The Manuals of Dhamma. At the same time he kept alive the pure tradition of patipatti (practice) by teaching the technique of Vipassana to a few people.
Ledi Sayadaw was perhaps the most outstanding Buddhist figure of his age. He was instrumental in reviving the traditional practice of Vipassana, making it more available for renunciates and lay people alike. In addition to this most important aspect of his teaching, his concise, clear and extensive scholarly work served to clarify the experiential aspect of Dhamma. Many of his works are still available, including in English through the Buddhist Publication Society.
Writings
Manual of Insight (Vipassanā Dīpanī)
Manual of Conditional Relations (Patthanuddesa Dīpanī)
Manual of Right Views (Vipassanā Dīpanī)
Manual of the Four Noble Truths (Catusacca Dīpanī)
Manual of the Factors of Enlightenment (Bodhipakkhiya Dīpanī)
Manual of the Constituents of the Path (Magganga Dīpanī)
Five Kinds of Light (Alin Kyan)
5 Questions on Kamma; Anattanisamsā
