Mahasi noting · Residential centre
မဟာစည်သာသနာ့ရိပ်သာ
Bahan Township, Yangon, Myanmar · Also called Mahasi Meditation Center, Buddha Sasana Nuggaha Organization
Mahasi Sasana Yeiktha in Bahan, Yangon, is the main centre of the Mahasi noting tradition. It is run by the Buddha Sasana Nuggaha Organization. Its official site mainly offers Mahasi Sayadaw's talks, e-books and centre news; retreat details for foreigners were not available there when checked.
Apply to each centre directly. Panditarama Lumbini asks you to read its guidelines and then contact it to agree your dates; IBMC Kathmandu wants a signed form at least a week ahead.
Mahasi Sayadaw's method of noting the rise and fall of the abdomen and whatever else arises, practised in silent retreats in Myanmar, Nepal and beyond. Read about Mahasi noting.
Details checked 24 Sept 2026. Course dates, rules and contacts change: confirm on the centre’s own site.
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