A sayadaw (Burmese; literally "royal teacher") is a Burmese senior monk of a Theravada Buddhist monastery. A Sayadaw is also generally an excellent dhamma lecturer and/or a meditation master. The title Sayadaw, meaning venerable teacher, was originally given to important elder monks (Theras and Maha Theras) who gave Dhamma teachings to the king in olden days. Later, it became a title for highly respected monks in general.
Venerable Sayadaws usually devote their lives to learning and teaching Buddhist studies. They also extensively practice vipassana meditation in order to attain Nirvana (Nibbana in Pali).
A Sayadaw may be known by his given name, a qualified name, or a fully qualified name. Thus, Venerable Sayadaw U Vicittasarabhivamsa, who served as "Chief Answerer" at the Sixth Buddhist Council in 1954 - 56, could be addressed as:
Some of the most venerable Sayadaws, who are well-respected in Myanmar, include:
   | Venerable Ledi Sayadaw - Vipassana Research Institute |
| | Venerable Mahasi Sayadaw - Insight Meditation: Mahasi Sayadaw - Biographical Sketch |
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