Dana

Dana may stand for offering, alms, and donation.
Dana may be performed anonymously, or at an event (e.g. birthday, anniversary).
According to a saying, “Dhamma Dana excels all Dana”.

There can be “Double Dana“.
For example, Sayagyi U Ba Than donates the Garwara Money that he received from the SPZPs and alumni back to Charitable Organizations. During one my visits, I witnessed the donation of One Lakh Kyat each to then organizations. They include : Bo Bwa Yeik Tha, Little Sisters for the Poor, School for Deaf and Dumb, School for the Blind, U Hla Tun Foundation, Nar Yay Ah Thin.

Dana transcends religion and culture.

For Buddhists, Dana provides opportunities to gain kusala (wholesome deeds) before, during and after the offering.
One can share merits when performing a Dana.
One can rejoice past Dana and gain merits.

“Pyinnya Dana” may stand for offerings made for the advancement of education [of the people and the society]. Dana for the “YTU Library Modernization” would be a form of Pyinnya Dana. Knowledge Sharing may also be a form of Pyinnya Dana.

Swel Daw Yeik Foundation (SDYF) provides some financial assistance to eligible sayas and sayamas for Hospitalization and Frequent visits to the Clinic.

RITAA and NorCal RITAA provide some financial assistance to eligible YTU students.

RIT Ah Nu Pyinnya Shins donate to the various noble causes (e.g. SPZP, Shwe YaDu, YTU Library) in cash and kind, Sadhu, sadhu, sadhu.

Some Major Donors

• Saya U Tin Htut (M60) — K 100 Lakhs to YTU Library Modernization Project, K 10 Lakhs to Swel Daw Yeik Foundation, Some of the Garawa money to the then MES (Mechanical Engineering Chapter)
• Daw Myint Myint (C69) — K 150 Lakhs for YTU Library Modernization; Major donor of 69er HCF
• Ivan Lee (M69) — Major donor of 69er HCF and MASTAA; Golden Sponsor of SPZP-2000 and 2007
• U Thaung Sein (Steeve Kay, EC70) — US$20000+ to RIT related activities; Multiple Golden Sponsor of SPZPs; Health Care for eligible RIT sayas and sayamas
• U Tha Htay (M70) — Major donor for Combined 1st BE Intake of 64 and 65
• Benny Tan (M70) — Multiple Golden Sponsor of SPZPs; Major donor for Combined 1st BE Intake of 64 and 65
• Dr. Myo Khin (C70) and Daw Mya Mya Nwe (C73) — K 100 Lakhs for or YTU Library Modernization
• U Khin Maung Tun (T78) — Major donor of SDYF; Vision Care for eligible RIT sayas and sayamas