Meditation in Pa Auk Tawya, Myanmar
Sketch of an Excellent Man
In support of the 2,500-years old meditation techniques
still taught in Pa Auk.
COPYRIGHT Setti Wessels Myanmar 2015
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10 minute short version:
Française: Pa Auk méditation Birmanie: https://youtu.be/yFhDEra2Uxc
Español: Pa Auk Meditación Myanmar https://youtu.be/VwObSU4-r2g
English: Pa Auk Forest Monastery: https://youtu.be/imJwamHsiig https://vimeo.com/131152200
Vietnamese: Thiền Lâm Viện Pa Auk youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OgDMDlqv8Qw
Chinese: 帕奥禅林 https://vimeo.com/131054233
Indonesia: Vihara Hutan Pa Auk: https://vimeo.com/132990500
YOUTUBE LINKS
Sketch of an Excellent Man
English with chapters: https://youtu.be/0Kp5ivSfYSQ
Old version https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDE6aSWPQKY
Burmese Youtube link
https://youtu.be/C2IT2SxrxMg
Schita unui Om Extraordinar
(Pa Auk Sayadaw meditatie România)
România: https://youtu.be/OVE_2q3PFsg
Manastirea din Padure Pa Auk Meditatie
(Pa Auk Sayadaw meditatie România)
România Versiune scurta: https://youtu.be/egIthJv__Xo
Sơ Phác về Bậc Thượng Nhân
(Pa Auk Sayadaw)
Việt Nam: https://youtu.be/bAN_BMfBHJI
Porträt eines außergewöhnlichen Mannes
Deutsche / German (1.43) https://youtu.be/4Tyxu5JI06Y
Waldkloster Pa Auk Meditation (Pa Auk Sayadaw Myanmar)
Kurze Version (9.30 Minuten) https://youtu.be/2xeLydbWpjI
Очерк о выдающемся человеке
Russian: https://youtu.be/zCS6ON3-AN4
Žinojimas ir matymas: išmintis be ribų
Lithuanian: https://youtu.be/8nOD5xhLoh8
Weten en Zien: Wijsheid zonder Grenzen
Nederlands Try-out (met hoofdstukken): https://youtu.be/Q-ZLCYKZoxk
Schets van een Buitengewoon Man old version https://youtu.be/3kQrthYGgqk
Bosquejo de Un Hombre Excelente
Español: https://youtu.be/u_61voUnEfs
Sketsa seorang Pria Istimewa
Indonesia: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56omMPvKcys
Old version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cuobZwugGpI
ภาพชีวิต ของ บุคคลยอดเยี่ยม
Thai: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wuy7VlC_ia0
한 위대한 사람에 대한 스케치
Korea: https://youtu.be/BoNm-R-E3_g
old version link https://youtu.be/f1l7ZulL8mc
උතුම් මිනිසෙකුගේ තතු බිදක්
Sri Lanka: https://youtu.be/Hd4wA1gMiBo
帕奥西亚多与止观禅修
Chinese version now on YOUTUBE download 1.17GB
Chinese Youtube: https://youtu.be/nYw9ey2-yDQ
Youku:
Sketch of an Excellent Man 《帕奥西亚多与止观禅修》
http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XMzM3NDg2MzM0NA==.html?spm=a2h3j.8428770.3416059.1
Chinese / English version prepared in China BAIDU (2.77GB)
http://pan.baidu.com/s/
password: ebux
Chinese translation from the original documentary by Lola Zhang and Mingjing,
proofreading and translation by Feng Wentao.
Chinese only version prepared by Setti Wessels, DVD available in Ang Thong Thailand
《帕奥西亚多与止观禅修》 华文翻译：Lola Zhang、明镜 华文校译：馮文濤(Feng Wentao)
DESCRIPTION DOCUMENTARY: 1h43 minutes
In the Pa Auk Forest Monastery in Myanmar over a thousand people from all over the world are first taught 40 concentration techniques to be able to analyse the ultimate realities of Mind and Matter (Nāma and Rūpa) at subatomic particle level by “their own direct experience”. They then proceed to practise Dependent Origination (Paticca-samuppāda) and Insight Meditation (Vipassanā) as described in the “Path of Purification” (Visuddhi Magga), a 1,500 year old summary of the Pāli texts: the legacy of the profound practical knowledge as originally taught by Gotama the Buddha.
For people in search of the truth it can be a life changing experience to learn about “the wisdom light” produced by a concentrated mind found in the heart base - the sixth sense - described in detail.
Rare footage of the Most Venerable Pa Auk Tawya Sayadaw explaining Vipassanã and Dependent Origination in English, illustrated by an artist/architect (watercolour, animation) make this subtle and profound knowledge enjoyable to watch even by non practitioners.
(Setti Wessels Myanmar 2015)
How often can one get a glimpse into what dedicated meditators experience following
complex teachings that are over 2,500 years old, thought by many to be lost to the world?
For those familiar with the Abhidhamma and other Pāli texts, it will be impossible to imagine a film that is not only "quite complete" as an introduction to - but also a fascinating watch for people unfamiliar with - the deeper teachings of the Buddha.
The use of watercolour drawings, animations and special effects opens up this deep knowledge in a surprising and contemporary way, emphasising the role of the “wisdom light” found in the heart base: the sixth sense.
It has to be a little bit difficult...
Useful tips on how to watch the documentary
- CHAPTERS:
The film is interactive with 27 chapters to easily find the interesting parts again for a second look.
- REFERENCE TEXTS ON SCREEN:
Please do not try to read every piece of text the first time. Many references were intentionally provided for further research into the complex Pāli texts via internet or books for those who have the interest.
- DIVIDED INTO THREE PARTS:
The film is quite long and dense, it can be watched/shown in three parts:
- Introduction of Buddhism
- Part 1 Morality (Sila)
Gives a glimpse of Theravāda Buddhism showing life in the Pa Auk Forest Monastery - enjoyable to watch for every traveler with an interest in culture.
- Part 2 Concentration (Samadhi)
A short introduction of meditation through the “eyes” of an artist/meditator prepares the way for Pa Auk Sayadaw to explain “Ultimate Materiality” - unique and valuable footage recorded in 2008 in Korea.
- Part 3 Wisdom (Paññā)
Pa Auk Sayadaw at his best, explaining Dependent Origination and kamma ("karma") - the law of cause and effect. Again the 2008 recording, richly illustrated to help people understand the very deep and subtle teachings so carefully and skilfully explained by Pa Auk Tawya Sayadaw.
- Conclusion
The last ten minutes concludes the purpose of all the effort to cultivate concentration through which the end goal can be realised, as taught by Gotama the Buddha: Nibbāna.
PART 1: Pa Auk Tawya Sayadaw explains Vipassanā
58 minutes
YOUTUBE with English Subtitles:
PART 2: Pa Auk Tawya Sayadaw explains Dependent Origination 1:24min
Now with English subtitles (prepared in Jakarta - for the benefit of many)
(Many thanks to Joanna Semeniuk for uploading the files to internet in the Netherlands, and to Simone Vromen for carrying the originals on dvd all the way from Myanmar)
Rare footage of the Most Venerable Pa Auk Tawya Sayadaw explaining Vipassanã and Dependent Origination in English was recorded in Korea in 2008 after his one year personal retreat in 2007 in Sri Lanka.
Archive material obtained from Pa Auk was prepared for English meditators (Korean translation removed for fluent watching) and will give a thorough and vibrant overview of the Samatha, Analysis of Mind and Matter (Nāma and Rūpa) Dependent Origination (Paticca-samuppāda) and Vipassanā (insight meditation) techniques as taught in Pa Auk Forest Monastery in Myanmar - taught by Sayadaw in the vibrant and energetic way so appreciated by meditators from all over the world.
Setti Wessels Myanmar 2015