He began intensive training and meditation practice under the guidance of U Thila Wunta and Mahasi Sayadaw, then in Thailand with Chao Khun Phra Rajasiddhimuni at Wat Mahadhatu in Bangkok. In Sri Lanka he studied the Pāli Canon, the Visuddhimagga, and other classical texts before receiving the title acharya (teacher of Dhamma).
He began intensive training and meditation under U Thila Wunta and Mahasi Sayadaw's guidance. In Thailand at Wat Mahadhatu with Chao Khun Phra Rajasiddhimuni, he studied the Pāli Canon, Visuddhimagga, and other classical texts before being given the title of acharya (teacher of Dhamma).