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by olia_lia
Mon Dec 17, 2012 3:35 pm
Forum: General Theravāda Meditation
Topic: myanmar meditation visa, from embassy in bangkok?
Replies: 27
Views: 15398

Re: myanmar meditation visa, from embassy in bangkok?

Ok, so this is an update on meditation visa from the embassy of Myanmar in Bangkok. Applied for a visa on Tuesday. About.general procedure, location, opening times etc. you can find info for example here: http://www.myanmarvisa.com/bangkok.htm or here: http:// http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntree/t...
by olia_lia
Sat Nov 03, 2012 9:49 am
Forum: General Theravāda Meditation
Topic: myanmar meditation visa, from embassy in bangkok?
Replies: 27
Views: 15398

Re: myanmar meditation visa, from embassy in bangkok?

Do get the right visa. I stayed in a monastery in Pyin U Lwin on a non-meditation visa whilst doing volunteer work in the monastery, and the local authorities were not happy, although the sayadaw assured them I would be going a couple of days later (which I was going to anyway) so they let it slide...
by olia_lia
Fri Nov 02, 2012 6:48 pm
Forum: General Theravāda Meditation
Topic: myanmar meditation visa, from embassy in bangkok?
Replies: 27
Views: 15398

Re: myanmar meditation visa, from embassy in bangkok?

thanks to all for your replies and suggestions. Yep, I do have a sponsorship/invitation letter, and I agree Ben, the opportunity to practise intensively there is a real pull for me, so i think it is worth the side trip to Kuala Lumpur..... I am happy to share my experiences with anyone considering ...