The students include Khin Maung U, Min Oo, Bernard Taylor, Than Htay and Win Maung.
Std VI A
Std. VIII A
Std. VIII A
Std. VIII B
Std VIII B
Sayadaw U Wara (Win Paing, GBNF)
Sayadaw Beatson
Saya Beatson (currently Sayadaw) is the lone surviving saya of our times.
His former students include Kyaw Wynn, Nyunt Wai (Victor Nyunt), Khin Maung Zaw (Frank Gale), Myo Nyunt (Harry Kyaw), Nyan Taw (Dicky Taw), Kyaw Sein Hla and Than Win.
Sayadaw Victor Aung Chaw
Kyaw Wynn gave a birthday soon kwyay at Shwe Ba Hta Min Saing to Sayadaw U Okkantha (Victor Chaw, Aung Chaw).
Aye Ngwe (Edwin Ngwe), Kyaw Wynn, Khin Maung Bo (Allan Saw Maung), Hla Min, Than Win, Aung Kyi (Arthur Kyi), Tin Tun and Khin Maung Zaw (Frank Gale) are former classmates of Sayadaw.
Top Paulian in his class, but the Brothers were disappointed when he missed the top five positions by a mark each.
Founded the group “Alumni of the Institute of Medicine in Myanmar (Overseas)” and wrote about his mentors and other trail blazers.
Others from SPHS60
Dr. Myo Myint
Dr. Alan Bahn
Dr. Min Lwin
Dr. Nyan Win
Dr. Saw Naing (Henry, GBNF)
Dr. Than Toe (GBNF)
Dr. Kyaw Win (Robin Ban, SPHS61)
Stood 2nd in Burma in 1961.
Dr. Khin Maung U (SPHS63)
Stood 1st in Burma in 1963.
First student to have almost perfect score in Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics with 299 marks out of the possible 300. Grapevine says that one Chief Examiner gave him 100 and then reluctantly took back a mark.
Others from SPHS63
Min Oo (2nd in Burma) chose to study Mathematics. He completed his doctorate in Germany and taught in Germany, US (as visiting Professor) and Canada.
Had the second highest “raw” score behind Dr. Cherry Hlaing (Than Than Tin) and Dr. Lyn Aung Thet. Had a perfect ILA score and was admitted to IM(2) as Roll Number One. He is now retired. Spouse : Dr. Winnie Tan (co-founder of USA Con-Bro Association)
Others from SPHS64
Dr. Min Lwin (Maurice Hla Kyi, SPHS64) Had the fourth highest “raw” score. Admitted to IM(2) as Roll Number Two. Has medical practice in UK and Myanmar.
Doctors from SPHS65
Dr. Yi Thway (Specialist, UK, GBNF) was admitted as Roll No (1) to IM(1)
Dr. Paing Soe (Freddie, retired Deputy Minister) had same marks as Dr. Yi Thwe. He was admitted as Roll No (2) to IM (1)
METTA SUTTA => Third sutta in “Paritta Pail” also referred to as KARANIYA METTA SUTTA Desirable qualities of a “practitioner” Loving kindness “meditation”
M.Sc. (Computer Science) from Southampton University in the UK.
Managed a team of System Programmers at UCC and CSO.
Taught Computer Science at UCC, ABAC and in Australia.
Co-authored Lecture Guides for use at UCC with Saya U Soe Paing and U Hla Min.
Wrote articles and poems.
His elder sister in Myanmar published them as two books.
I edited part of the first book “Dhamma and Bawa” and also wrote the Preface.
Based on his ideas, I wrote “A grandfather’s advice for a fruitful life & peace of mind” for a section of the second book “Cetana Thi Thar Kan“.
Dhamma and BawaCetana Thi Thar Kan
Sayagyi U Ba Toke (GBNF)
Life Journey of Mathematics Professor U Ba Toke
Sayagyi U Ba Toke is a Phwa Bet Taw of (a) Rangoon University (established by the 1920 Rangoon University Act (b) First Strike of Rangoon University students (later celebrated as Ah Myo Thar Aung Pwe Nay). All three events occurred in December 1920.
Saya Dr. Khin Maung Swe (Tekkatho Maung Thin Char, GBNF) interviewed Sayagyi.
The interview covered six audio tapes. They were transcribed by Sayama Daw Myint Myint Khaing (daughter of Arzani Mahn Ba Khaing).
With the support of the Rangoon University Mathematics Association, they compiled and published the book as an 80+ Birthday present for Sayagyi.
During my visits to Yangon, I visited and paid respect to Sayagyi.
Sayagyi gave Ko Ohn Khine (M70) and me autographed copies of the book.
Dhamma Beri Sayadaw (GBNF)
Book with two articles
Novice who changed the world
Sangha’s Kyayzu
Book by Dhammaberi
U Kyaw Zin and Daw Khin Myint Oo
Book dan
U Kyaw Zin (EP69) was my classmate at RIT. Daw Khin Myint Oo is a dhamma friend. They have two daughters. After retirement, they spend time in Yangon and Sydney.
Ma Swe Swe Kyaw Zin and her spouse are entrepreneurs. They have their business in Yangon.
Ma Aye Aye Kyaw Zin attended the 1st B.Sc.(CS) course at ICST. Her spouse is an alumni of Mandalay TU. They live and work in Australia.
The family offered Dhamma Dana for the book which covers Paritta Pali and Dharana Paritta.
U Pandita (GBNF)
The Way to the Happiness of Peace
Subtitle : Understanding the Basics of Insight Meditation
Teacher : Sayadaw U Pandita Compiler : [Venerable] Sujiva
Santisukharama Meditation Center, Malyasia
Publisher : Inward Path Publisher Penang, Malaysia
First Printing : 1997 Third Reprint : October 1997
CONTENTS
1. The Culture of the Buddha 2. The Way to the Happiness of Peace 3. Basic Principles of Insight Practice 4. Arousing Skilful States 5. The Ten Armies of Mara 6. Nibbana
Appendix Where to meditate
Suggested Reading
Steeve Kay (GBNF)
Six Steps to a Dream
U Thaung Sein (Steeve Kay, EC70) completed his MSEE from Stanford University and MBA from Pepperdine University.
Multiple Golden Sponsor of SPZPs starting with SPZP-2000.
Had a successful first career as an IC Designer.
Per request from his younger sister, he joined her to found QTC, which became a multi-million enterprise.
The book “Six Steps to a Dream” was published on the 25th Anniversary of the founding of QTC.
The siblings are philanthropists.
Steeve founded KFF (Kay Family Foundation).
His sister founded B K Kee Foundation.
U Sway Tin (GBNF)
Translation of Mogok Sayadaw’s Works
HOW TO DIE WITH A SMILE By U Sway Tin
THE FOUR NOBLE TRUTHS delivered by THE MOGOK SAYADAW on July 6, 1962 Recorded/translated by U Sway Tin Publisher: Society for the Propagation of Vipassana (Mogok Sayadaw’s way)
Significance: Mogok Sayadaw made the first and last visit to Yangon in July 1962. Sayadaw passed away three months later (October 17, 1962)
Thabyekan Sayadaw (GBNF)
Timeless and Priceless Treasures of Thabyekan Sayadaw
Author : Tharmanay Kyaw (U Dhammika Bhivamsa) Translator : U Hla Maung Reviewer : U Vivenkananda (German monk) Publisher : INWARD PATH PUBLISHER (Penang, Malaysia)
Contents
1. A Satisfying Doctrine 2. Winners and Losers … 30. Dana and Samsara 31. Benefits of Benefiting Others … 58. Bhavana and Managala 59. Parami … 89. Disciples Young and True 90. The Self Seeking … 115. The Agitated and the Ever Calm 116. Joyfully Haoled, the Incomparable Teacher … 146. For Future Generations 147. The Democracy and the Sangha … 171. “What is of the Greatest Importance?” 172. Two kinds of enjoyment … 195. The Right Way to Maintain One’s Wealth 196. Arrogance and Conceit … 222. However ill-mannered a Rogue 223. Two kinds of Learning
U Thittila (GBNF)
Essential Themes of Buddhist Lectures Collection of unconnected individual talks given between 1938 – 1983
Part 1 : Introductory articles or Talks of Buddhism (10 lectures) Part 2 : Talks involving Sila in particular (5 lectures) Part 3 : Talks involving Samadhi in particular (12 lectures) Part 4 : Talks involving Panna in particular (4 lectures) Part 5 : Talks dealing with Buddhism in general (12 lectures)
Saya U Tin Maung Nyunt (M60)
Book by Ludu Daw Ah Mar
Says and I used to exchange books (dhamma and general). Saya also told me to keep the ones that I want.
He bought books. He received books when his friend Saya U Soe Kaw (Mining) passed away. He also received books when a Myanmar monastery undergoing renovation gave away the old stuff.
Saya appreciated reading books by Ludu Daw Ah Mar, Theikpan Maung Wa, Tha Ka Doe, and Kyemon U Thaung.
Many journalists and writers worked at Ludu Newspaper founded by U Hla and Daw Amar (Ah Mar). Ludu Daw Amar wrote about notable people from Mandalay.
He was my classmate from I.Sc(A) at Leik Khone. Our Roll Numbers were B115 and B116.
He is Chair of the 69er HCF (Health Care Fund) and Core Organizer of 69er activities.
He maintains the GBNF list for 69ers. The list has 124 members (about 40% of the class).
Major donors of the 69er HCF
They include Daw Myint Myint (C69), U Khin Maung Oo (Ivan Lee, M69, New Jersey, USA) and U Sein Myint (K K Wong, EP69, Singapore). Many 69ers also donated — large or small, one-time or recurring — to the 69er HCF. Several 69ers donated back part or full the financial support provided by 69er HCF.
U Zaw Min (Nawaday, EP70)
He is the primary author of “RIT Days (1964 – 70)”. U Ohn Khine (M70) added some details. I edited the long article and published it in my newsletter and website.
He hosted Saya U Ba Toke and son U Ye Myint (EP72) for SPZP-2000.
U Ohn Khine (M70)
He was volunteer / organizer for SPZP, SDYF, Alumni Association, HMEE and the Combined 1st BE Intake of 64 and 65.
During my visits to Yangon, he gave me rides to attend the meetings and gatherings.
He and I compiled the CD Supplement for the HMEE book.
He translated Section 1 of the book and summarized Section 2.
Saya U Soe Paing (EE, UCC)
He was my mentor at RIT EE and UCC.
He helped Saya Dr. Chit Swe found UCC.
He wrote articles for RIT Alumni Newsletter.
He and his team compiled articles and photos (from the archives of RU Central Library). He wrote the draft for HMEE book. He also revised U Ohn Khine’s translation and summary.
I have published both versions in my Newsletter and website.
U Aye (M62)
He knows many alumni from the 1950s to 1964.
He represented RU and BIT in Volleyball.
He competed in Track & Field and Soccer.
He knows prominent non-alumni (mostly from St. Patrick’s HS, Mudon, Moulmein and Tenasserim Division, RU).
U Myint Than (M71)
He represented RIT in Rowing and Chinlon.
He posted several photos. He was cox of the RIT Female crew which won the Inter-Institute Coxed Fours.
Feedback
* U Aye (M62) wrote :
The last time I participated in Track and field was in 1958 Inter college and Universities competition held in Mawlamyine. I stood third in Triple Jump. I participated as a member of Mawlamyine College team then.
During 1953-56, our St Patrick’s HS volleyball teams (A&B) participated in Mawlamyine township championship tournaments. Others teams were Mawlamyine college team, Kyaimaraw & Police team, 3rd Burriff team among others.
The last time I played soccer was in 1959-60 Ramanya hall team. Our captain was Ko Than Aung(GBNF). Ko Shwe Kyaw(M63), GBNF, Ko Tun Nyunt(Forestry), GBNF, Ko Hla Myint(M62), GBNF.
During our younger days, three N’s : Nu (Burma), Nehru (India) and Nasser (Egypt) celebrated the Burmese New Year (Thingyan Festival). They helped found the Non-Aligned Movement.
Other leaders such as Ho Chi Minh (Vietnam), Daj Hammarskjold (UNSG) and David Ben Gurion (Israel) also visited Burma.
Nehru and Indira Gandhi
Photos : Compiled by Win Aung Gyi (Maung Aung Mon)
Chou En Lai
Chou
Ho Chi Minh
Received Honorary Degree from Rangoon University
Prime Minister U Nu was Chancellor or Rangoon University
HlaMin 