U Nārada
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U Nārada (Burmese: နာရဒ; 1868–1955),[1] also Mingun Jetawun Sayādaw or Mingun Jetavana Sayādaw, was a Burmese monk in the Theravada tradition credited with being one of the key figures in the revival of Vipassana meditation.[1]
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U Nārada | |
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နာရဒ | |
Title | Sayadaw |
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Born | 1868 |
Died | 1955 (1956) (aged 87) |
Religion | Buddhism |
Nationality | Burmese |
School | Theravada |
Other names | Mingun Jetawun Sayadaw Mingun Jetavana Sayādaw |
Dharma names | Nārada |
Occupation | Buddhist monk |
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His prominent students, particularly Mahasi Sayadaw, helped popularize what is now known as the "New Burmese Method" or the "Mahasi method."[1] Sayadaw is a Burmese term of respect when addressing major Buddhist monks and means "great master".