Sayādaw U Tejaniya began practicing meditation in his early teenage years under the late Shwe Oo Min Sayādaw (1913–2002), ordaining several times as a novice monk. He took the robe in 1996 after a life as a householder and businessman. He is now the meditation teacher of the Shwe Oo Min Dhamma Sukha Tawya meditation center in Yangon, Myanmar. Sayādaw Tejaniya’s style of teaching and what he emphasizes is dynamic—an evolving process based on his own experiences and his recognition of difficulties yogis face in their practice.

With an easy sense of humor, Sayādaw Tejaniya relates naturally to his lay students, helping them to appreciate the presence of dhamma everywhere with awareness + wisdom. Don’t Look Down on the Defilements, They Will Laugh at You, Awareness Alone Is Not Enough, Dhamma Everywhere, and Collecting Gold Dust are books printed for free distribution that will resonate with both new and experienced meditators alike. Relax and Be Aware (Shambhala Publications) is another of his books worth reading.

◎ How this site came about

This site is a humble gift, born in late 2017 from the aspiration of Malaysian yogis who were deeply touched and inspired by Sayādaw U Tejaniya’s wisdom and guidance in Satipaṭṭhāna. It is dedicated solely to supporting fellow yogis in their practice.

With heartfelt gratitude to Bro Chiu Sheng Bin, who lovingly compiled the excerpts shared here. For more resources and enquiries, please visit ashintejaniya.org .

◎ HOW TO GO ABOUT

If you’re new, Opening Talks is a gentle place to start. For seasoned yogis, Wise Utterances offers nourishing insights, and Guided Meditation makes a wholesome main course. Wherever you begin, may these deepen understanding within you..

◎ GET FULL BENEFIT FROM THIS SITE

Rather than reading casually, receive these words as a direct pointing to your own mind— the very place where the teachings come alive and the heart of practice is found.

Ven. Khema Sara is a local bhikkhu who resides at Dhammavibhajja, Myanmar where he records and shares Sayadaw U Tejaniya’s sharing spoken either in Myanmar and English. These Discussions —whether given during travel, tea times, or informal conversations—often include Sayadaw’s meditation experiences, present practice, and exchanges with both Myanmar and international yogis. By transcribing and distributing them, he helps make the teachings accessible to practitioners everywhere, including those new to the path.

If you wish to dive straight into all the excerpts found on this website, this Collected Excerpts will surely nourish your interest. They are not arranged by specific topic but preserved in the natural order in which they were discovered. Since 2016, Bro Chiu Sheng Bin has patiently listened to countless recordings, carefully extracting and preserving the words of Sayādaw U Tejaniya. What you find here is not only a compilation of teachings but also a testament to his interest and tireless devotion to the Dhamma.

WISDOM'S ROAR ON SOUNDCLOUD

Short MP3 clips to inspire and remind yogis of the beauty of awareness. The snippets offer a window to the practice and maturing of wisdom or Right Understanding. Consider the clips a wake-up call from Wisdom’s Roar.