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**Unhappu** · 07-25-2010, 10:50 AM

The teacher is a Sayadaw...Theravada from the Mahasi Sayadaw tradition.

Well said Cobalt.
Wonder if this is the same 'teacher' who gave me a hard time? I didn't take to the guy at all,but used it as a training tool. Think maybe the lesson to learn here is pay attention to what he says,but don't worry about the man. We all have our bits and pieces of rubbish,and maybe he's no exception.
The Retreats at this school are tough enough with about 12 hours a day sitting. I thought l was a reasonably experienced meditator,until l did a Retreat in Burma quite difficult...
Personally l feel that this approach to teaching,especially those fairly new to Retreats is harsh,not at all conducive to teaching Dhamma.

07-25-2010, 10:50 AM	#10
Unhappu Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 553 Senior Member	The teacher is a Sayadaw...Theravada from the Mahasi Sayadaw tradition. Well said Cobalt. Wonder if this is the same 'teacher' who gave me a hard time? I didn't take to the guy at all,but used it as a training tool. Think maybe the lesson to learn here is pay attention to what he says,but don't worry about the man. We all have our bits and pieces of rubbish,and maybe he's no exception. The Retreats at this school are tough enough with about 12 hours a day sitting. I thought l was a reasonably experienced meditator,until l did a Retreat in Burma quite difficult... Personally l feel that this approach to teaching,especially those fairly new to Retreats is harsh,not at all conducive to teaching Dhamma.
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