Three Former Rowers

by Hla Min

Updated : Mar 2026

March 21, 2026

• Soon Kyway at Dhammanda Vihara, Half Moon Bay, California

Sayadaw U Osadha

• Chief Resident Monk of Dhammanda Vihara

Uzin Chan Min

• He graduated with B. Com (Accounting).
• He represented Institute of Economics in Rowing and Chinlon.
• He became a monk after retirement.

Dr. Lyn Swe Aye

• He rowed for Institute of Medicine (2).
• His hobbies include Hiking & Mountaineering, Tennis, Pickleball, Writing & Translation.
• He received a “Life Saver” award from the Fire Brigade for performing CPR on a fellow Pickleball player.
• He and his spouse Dr. Khin Nyo Thet established “Aye Thet Scholarship” to support the Summer Dhamma Camp” conducted by Theravada Buddhist Society of America (TBSA) and Dhammananda Vihara.

Hla Min

• He riwed for Rangoon Institute of Technology (RIT).
• He was the last elected Treasurer and Vice Captain of Rangoon University Boat Club (RUBc).
• He was Contributing Editor for “RUBC 90th Anniversary Souvenir Magazine”.
• He is a former Vice President of TBSA.
• He was Contributing Editor of “Dhammanda Newsletter” and “Paying Homage to Sayadaw U Silanandabhivamsa”.