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Ledi Sayadaw
(1846 - 1923)
Burmese monk and philosopher
Burmese monk and philosopher
Influential Burmese Theravada Buddhist monk and scholar known for revitalizing Buddhist teachings in Myanmar.
Ledi Sayadaw (1846–1923) was a prominent Burmese Theravada Buddhist monk and scholar who revitalized monastic education and meditation practice in Myanmar. He authored numerous works in Pali and Burmese, including insightful commentaries on the Abhidhamma and Vinaya. His teachings emphasized vipassana meditation and ethical conduct as paths to enlightenment. He founded meditation centers that attracted both Burmese and Western students. His scholarship and initiatives played a crucial role in preserving and spreading Buddhism during the colonial era. His legacy endures in modern vipassana movements around the world.
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Ledi Sayadaw