Barber
Updated : August 16, 2019 By U Thein Han (Maryland) Ko Aye Pe has been my barber since my University days in 1947 till 1971. He also cut the hair of my two sons. He worked at Varsity Hair Dressing Salon in Bogyoke Aung San Market. We were […]
Luck
Updated : August 16, 2019 By U Thein Han (Maryland, USA) I believe in luck. It was in 1948 during my Rangoon University days I did Nation Newspaper Crossword Puzzle and won 2000 Kyats. At that time the value of Kyat was very good. With the money I […]
Names : A (Revision 0.3)
Updated : August 15, 2019 The list is not exhaustive.Need feedback for omissions and corrections. Aung Saya U Aung (C70, Writer) Aung Aung U Aung Aung (Microsoft alumnus) Saya U Aung Aung Thein (UCC) Aung Gyaw U Aung Gyaw is the father of U Nyi Nyi Than, Daw […]
Rowing
Types of Rowing Laung : for traditional rowing in Burma Leg rowing : [mostly] for Inntha (inhabitants of Inlay Lake) In the early days, the western style of rowing was done at RBC (Rangoon Boat Club). It was an exclusive club. Rangoon University Boat Club (RUBC) was founded […]
Soccer
Updated : August 15, 2109 Grapevine says that Shwe Yoe (Scott, author and teacher) introduced soccer [football] to Diocesan Boys High School. BAA (Burma Athletic Association) stadium (aka Aung San Stadium) hosted the First Division matches. There was (a) League Championship (b) Dunlop Knock Out Tournament … For […]
Names : L
Updated : August 15, 2019 The list is not exhaustive. La Min (EP70) is a Paulian. He was a Lu Shwin Daw at RIT. His hobbies include music and writing. U Latt is a writer. Saya U Lin (M66) is an Organizer and Patron of SPZPs and SDYF. […]
Guidelines to live by
Updated : August 15, 2019 Be mindful every moment. Most meditation retreats advise the yogis to continue practicing mindfulness in daily life. If one is inattentive for a few seconds while walking or running, then one can trip or fall and incur serious injuries. A dhamma friend succumbed […]
Suggestions from Sayagyi Dr. Aung Gyi
Updated : August 15, 2019 Ko Hla Min, I read through your updates shown in hlamin.com and my suggestions are given below. I feel that your book should reflect the love of RIT students for their alma mater, the respect and gratitude shown by RIT students towards their […]
IDC Kerosene Stove
By Dr. Myint Thein (M73)Post : 2012Updated : August 15, 2019 Dear (Not Exactly = Chit Hla Zwer Thaww) U Hla Min + RIT Brothers + Sisters: .. who were/are tirelessly offering participating joining efforts, energy and time .. planning organizing implementing SPZP-2012 and Revitalization of our Mother-RIT. […]
Contribution to Saya U Aung Zaw’s books
Updated : August 15, 2019 Saya U Aung Zaw (UCC ) has published two books. First book It’s title is “Bawa and Dhamma“. I edited some parts of his first book, and also wrote a Foreword. Second Book A section of the book is “A grandfather’s advice for […]
