Mya Thwin
Burmese Buddhist
About Mya Thwin
Lived 1925 – 2017 (aged 91). Mya Thwin was a Myanmar.
Daw Mya Thwin, known as Mother Sayamagyi (, ; 12 March 1925 – 28 January 2017) was a Theravada Buddhist meditation teacher who established centres for vipassana meditation around the world. She was a senior disciple of Sayagyi U Ba Khin, a vipassana master, and fulfilled his aspiration to teach Buddhist meditation in the West.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Mya Thwin?
Burmese Buddhist
When was Mya Thwin born?
Mya Thwin was born on 12 March 1925 in Mawlamyine.
When did Mya Thwin die?
Mya Thwin died on 28 January 2017.
What nationality was Mya Thwin?
Mya Thwin was Myanmar.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Mya Thwin. https://biography.guide/mya-thwin/
MLA: "Mya Thwin." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/mya-thwin/.
Chicago: "Mya Thwin." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/mya-thwin/.
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