Methods of Modern Meditation Masters There are some very influential meditation masters of the 20th century such as Mahasi Sayadaw and S.N. Goenka who have many people today who follow their methods. Is it possible to summarize the methods particular to modern meditation masters (type of meditation, etc.) and provide links to their teachings? This might be helpful to those new to meditation or those looking to expand their understanding of the many styles of meditation available today. 

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Ledi Sayadaw -Vipassana movement pioneer. Extremely influential in spreading Vipassana Meditation among lay people. Considers the whole Tripitaka when formulating the meditation instructions of which many have their roots in the Abidhamma.

Mohnyin Sayadaw
Saya Thetgyi
U Ba Khin - Lay student of  Saya Thetgyi (student of Ledi Sayadaw) but highly influenced by Webu Sayadaw

Mother Sayama Gyi
S.N.Goenka -lay teacher that has many meditation centers worldwide that offer 10 day retreats on a Dana basis.,
Ruth Denison -Elder lay teacher and former student of U Ba Khin


Webu Sayadaw -believed to be an Arahat
Mogok Sayadaw
Pa Auk Sayadaw - Most orthodox in following the Visuddhi Magga and commentaries. Course starts with Anapana or the 4 elements. If starting from Anapana the course covers all 40 meditation objects and covering all the Jhana. (A course may take upto 3 1/2 years to complete at the monastery.)

Nauyane Ariadhamma

Thai Forrest Traditions 

Ven. Mun
Ven. Cha student of Ven.Mun

Achan Bram -big help in the resurrection of the theravadin bhukkhuini order.
Ven. Sujato -Dhamma Scholar. Began practice in the Mahasi tradition but is now a critic of the Mahasi appoach
Achan Munido

Ven. Maha Boowa student of Ven. Mun
Achan Lee

Thanisaro Bikkhu


Sun Lun Sayadaw
Mahasi Sayadaw

U Pandita -Former student if Mahasi Sayadaw
U Silananda -Former Student of Mahasi Sayadaw
Chanmyay Sayadaw (U Janaka) -Former Student of 
Mahasi Sayadaw
Oo Min Sayadaw - Taught cittanupassana rooted in Mahasi Style meditation
Sayadaw U Tejaniya -student of Shwe Oo Min Sayadaw
Sunlun Sayadaw -Vipassana movement pioneer
Mingun Sayadaw -Vipassana movement pioneer
Mogok Sayadaw -Vipassana movement pioneer
Jack Kornfield
Bhante Yuttadhammo -Teaches Mahasi method online and offline
The Arahat Daniel M. Ingram -Teaches a radically western approach. Studied many traditions and recommends the Mahasi approach above all

Buddhadasa Bikkhu 
Banthe Vimalasiri former student of Ven. Mahasi Sayadaw but devised his own technique after considering that technique to be flawed