About Us
What We Do
At the Institute of Applied Meditative Studies (IAMS), we undertake multifaceted initiatives aimed at promoting the understanding and application of meditation for personal growth and societal harmony. Our diverse activities encompass:
Dedicating to Education
Research and Training in Buddhist Theory
Conducting in-depth studies into Buddhist philosophy, scriptures, and teachings to uncover timeless principles applicable to contemporary life.
Teaching of Meditative Practice
Providing comprehensive instruction in various meditation techniques, including mindfulness, concentration, loving-kindness, and insight meditation, tailored to the needs and levels of practitioners.
Application of Buddhist Practices
Offering frameworks for integrating Buddhist principles and practices into everyday life, addressing aspects such as family welfare, environmental sustainability, ethical business practices, personal development, and the cultivation of a balanced mind and body.
Language Learning
Facilitating the acquisition of common Buddhist languages such as Pali, English, Burmese, and Chinese to facilitate deeper understanding and engagement with Buddhist teachings across cultures.
Connecting one world
Facilitating Collaborations
Establishing partnerships and fostering collaborations between IAMS and educational institutions, corporate sponsors, philanthropic organizations, and community projects to amplify the impact of our initiatives.
Networking with Benefactors
Cultivating relationships with individuals and organizations aligned with our mission to secure support, funding, and resources for ongoing projects and research endeavors.
Building a Community
Charitable Projects
Initiating and organizing charitable initiatives, community outreach programs, and humanitarian efforts to address pressing societal needs, alleviate suffering, and promote social welfare.
Public Events
Hosting public events, seminars, workshops, and retreats to raise awareness, foster dialogue, and inspire positive change within local and global communities.
Practitioner Networking
Establishing networks of practitioners, meditation groups, and support communities to facilitate mutual learning, encouragement, and the exchange of experiences and insights on the meditative path.
Who we are
Ven. Tikkhañāṇa: A Journey of Insight and Dedication
Ordained in 2015 under the esteemed preceptor Pa Auk Sayadaw, Ven. Tikkhañāna has dedicated his life to the diligent practice of meditation. Guided by Pa-Auk Sayadaw and Kumarabhivamsa Sayadaw, he refined his meditative skills across various branches of the Pa-Auk Meditation Center in Burma.
In 2018, Ven. Tikkhañāṇa pursued an MA in Buddhist Studies at the University of South Wales, where his dissertation explored the intricate relationship between human materiality, mentality, and contemporary science.
Beginning in his third vassa (Buddhist rainy season retreat) in 2018, Ven. Tikkhañāṇa started sharing his meditation experiences. During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, he returned to Vietnam and founded Santisukhavihara, a center dedicated to preserving the ancient values of Pariyatti (study) and Patipatti (practice). Residents there study the scriptures in the Burmese tradition and practice meditation based on the Abhidhamma.
Ven. Tikkhañāṇa has guided over 500 practitioners from various countries, conducted more than 20 meditation retreats, delivered over 200 Dhamma talks, written about 40 books about Theravāda Buddhism, leading many of his disciples to significant levels of attainment and bliss.
Fluent in multiple languages, Ven. Tikkhañānṇa adeptly teaches meditation to people in their native tongues. He is currently pursuing a PhD in Buddhist Philosophy at ELTE University in Hungary and is translating the third volume of the Paṭṭhāna into English. His research delves deeply into the Abhidhamma and meditation, reflecting his profound commitment to Buddhist studies and practice.
Our Team
Board of Management
Academic Board
Bhikkhu Tikkhanana
Tuan Le
Phong Nguyen
Hang Le
Bhikkhu Tikkhanana
Tuan Le
Phong Nguyen
Hang Le
Our key projects
Institute of Applied Meditative Studies (IAMS)
With a commitment to excellence, we thrive in delivering exceptional solutions and building lasting partnerships. Our journey is defined by a relentless pursuit of growth.
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