Chanmyay Sayadaw: key obituary facts
Is Chanmyay Sayadaw dead? Yes. Chanmyay Sayadaw died on September 18, 2026, at age 98.
Cause of death: Chanmyay Sayadaw's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Chanmyay Sayadaw known for?
He was a Myanmar Buddhist monk.
More about Chanmyay Sayadaw
Born: 24 July 1928.
Place of birth: Taungdwingyi Township.
Gender: male.
Occupation: monk, teacher.
Nationality: Myanmar.
Also known as: Janakābhivaṁsa Bhikkhu.
Title: Sayadaw.
Chanmyay Sayadaw, a Burmese monk and teacher, died on September 18, 2026, aged 98.
Known in Buddhism as U Janakābhivaṃsa, he was born on July 24, 1928, in Taungdwingyi Township, then in British Burma, and was identified in Myanmar as a Theravada Buddhist monk. His work and writings were associated with meditation practice, including titles published in 2000 and 2014 under his name.