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Author: Hla Min (Lifelong Learner)

  • GBNF — 2019

    by Hla Min

    Updated : May 2925

    January 2019

    Dr. Chan Nyein (M67)

    Passed away on 23rd Jan 2019

    Obituary of Dr. Chan Nyein

    July 2019

    • Yan Pyae (Kenneth Than Khin, M72)
    • Shwe Tha (Ronnie Tha Htoon, EC82-83)

    August 2019

    • Myint Htwe (Bo Hmu, Intake of 64/65)

    Sayagyi Dr. Chit Swe

    • Pioneer of Computer Systems, Application and Education in Burma
    • Retired Rector of RASU
    • I have written several articles about my mentor.
    • Passed away in Sydney Australia in 2019 at the age of 88.
    Dr. Chit Swe & family

  • Paritta Pali and Protective Suttas

    by Hla Min

    Updated : May 2025

    U Silananda

    • Sayadaw wrote the book and also made recordings in Pali and English.
    • A Thai devotee published the book and CD as a present for Sayadaw’s birthday.

    Book

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    Front cover
    Back cover
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    Sample page
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    Sample page

    Protective Suttas

    • Mangala Sutta
    • Ratana Sutta
    • Metta Sutta
    • Khanda Sutta
    • Mora Sutta
    • Vatta Sutta
    • Dhajagga Sutta
    • Atanatiya Sutta
    • Angulimala Sutta
    • Bhojjanga Sutta
    • Pubbhana Sutta

    Book (in Burmese Script for Pali)

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  • Institute of Computer Science and Technology

    by Hla Min

    Updated : May 2025

    1987

    • Institute of Computer Science and Technology (ICST) was established in 1987.
    • Started with four Academic Departments.
    • Also departments for Administrative and Support.

    Dr. Tin Maung (GBNF)

    • Son of Saya U Kar
    • Succeeded Sayagyi Dr. Chit Swe as Director of Universities Computer Center (UCC)
    • During his tenure, the Department of Computer Science (DCS) and ICST were established
    • Retired as Rector of ICST

    U Ko Ko Lay (GBNF)

    • Helped Sayagyi Dr. Chit Swe found UCC along with Saya U Soe Paing and Saya U Myo Min.
    • Transferred from PWD to UCC as Operations Manager.
    • Later served as Scientific and Applications Manager.
    • When the Department of Computer Science (DCS) was established, he served as Professor and Head of the Department.
    • When ICST opened, he served as Professor and Head of Information Technology Department.

    U Tun Aung Gyaw

    • Most senior volunteer among the “Generation Zero” members who worked on the UCC project before it was finally funded by UNDP and executed by UNESCO
    • Joined UCC as the first batch of employees.
    • Succeeded Saya U Soe Paing as Systems Manager
    • Associate Professor at DCS
    • Associate Professor and Head of Hardware Technology Department at ICST
    • He later received his doctorate from UIUC.

    U Hla Min

    • Senior volunteer among the “Generation Zero” members who worked on the UCC project before it was finally funded by UNDP and executed by UNESCO
    • Joined UCC along with U Tun Aung Gyaw as the first batch of employees
    • Succeeded Saya U Myo Min as Business Applications Manager.
    • Lecturer at DCS
    • Associate Professor and Head of Software Technology Department at ICST

    Computational Mathematics Department

    Several senior sayas (e.g. Saya Dr. Pyke Tin) taught at the Computational Mathematics Department.

    Students from first batch

    • There were 45 students studying for the CS (Computer Science) and CT (Computer Technology) options for B.Sc.
    • Thirty students chose to study Computer Science.
    • Fifteen students chose to study Computer Technology.

    The reunion photo was posted by Ma Min Thu.

    Sad News in 2017

    • Cho Mar Nyunt passed away on July 12, 2017.
    • In her memory, UCS.ICST Alumni in Singapore donated to the Burmese Buddhist Temple (BBT).
    • The photo and news were posted by Kyaw Zeya.

    ICST SPZP in 2018

    Saw Yan Naing (son of Dr. Saw Naing and nephew of Saya Dr. Myo Khin (C70)) gave me a ride to the SPZP in January 2018.

    The SPZP was held in five batches. As a member of “Generation Zero of UCC”, I covered some milestones of the Introduction of Computers to Burma under the leadership of Sayagyi Dr. Chit Swe.

    Daw Nge Ma Ma Than (Ma Nge, GBNF) attended the SPZP.

    ICST/UCSY published a commemorative magazine for the 30th Anniversary of the founding of UCC. I wrote “Paying Back to My Alma Mater” (a summary of the 30+ posts about UCC) for the issue.

    San Yin Myint (Samantha), one of the organizers for the Pu Zaw Pwe, is a niece of Saya U Win Kyaing (GBNF) and a cousin of U Hla Myint Thein (Maurice Chee, M75).

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    ICST SPZP in 2019

    Daw Mar Mar Soe gave me a ride to attend the SPZP in December 2019.

    Attendees include Saya U Soe Paing, Saya Dr. Kyaw Thein (GBNF), Saya Dr. Pyke Tin, and Saya U Thein Oo.

  • Trips — Singapore & Burma

    Trips — Singapore & Burma

    by Hla Min

    Updated : May 2025

    • Arrived home safely on January 14, 2020.
    • Heart felt thanks to all those who took care of us during the enjoyable trip to Singapore and Myanmar.
    • There were several gatherings, mini-gatherings, events and trips.
    • The list is not exhaustive.

    Singapore

    UCC

    • Hosts : Ko Zaw Tun and Ma Kyu Kyu Hlaing
    • Gatherings with UCC alumni
    • Dinner hosted by Ma Pale Shein and Ko Ye
    • Trip hosted by Ko Ngwe Soe (Silver) and Ma Nu Nu Yee (sister of Ko Khin Maung Thwe)

    RIT

    • Lunch Gathering with RIT 69ers
    • Lunch Gathering with Saya U Tu Myint, 73ers …

    Burma

    PPBRS / PBRS

    • Met Monty Myint Swe (PPBRS)
    • Due to schedule conflict, could not attend the PBRS gatherings
    • Greeted some in the PBRS FB page

    SPHS

    • With Harry Kyaw, Dicky Taw, Edwin Hara, Victor Nyunt, Than Win, and several more Paulians, offered soon to Uzin Saya Beatson (Physics teacher and Scout Master at SPHS)
    • Attended wedding of the daughter of Eddie Shein (Aung Kyaw Myint).
      Met Dr. Min Lwin (SPHS60, Orthopedic Surgeon) and some OP
    • Attended the Anniversary Lunch of Saya Dr. Soe Win (First in Burma in the Matriculation in 1858, son of Saya Sein, nephew of Saya Kyaw Sein) and Sayama May Saw Lwin at Saya San Shwe Bei.
      Met Ko Aung Mon (RIT, RU Centennial) and spouse (daughter of H.E. U Khin Maung Yin)
    • Could not attend the Christmas Eve party of the OP

    RIT 69ers

    • Attended the Golden Jubilee of Graduation of the 69ers and the Reunion Dinner (hosted by Ko Tin Win).
    • Ma Tin Tin (lone EE female graduate) flew in from San Diego, California, USA and donated USD 1000
    • Albert Kyaw Min and Danny Tint Lwin led the entertainment session.
      They miss Robert Win Boh (now in hibernation after recovering twice from Stroke and once from Cancer).
    • We shared merit with the GBNF (Gone But Not Forgotten) former classmates and sayas.
    • Kudos to Ko Aung Min and group for organizing the Golden Jubilee of Graduation of the Class of 69. Thanks to the donors — Ma Myint Myint, Ma Tin Tin, Ivan Lee, Ko Sein Myint, Ko Zau Lai, Fred Thetgyi, Ko TAG, Ko Tin Win, … see Ko Aung Min’s spread sheet — for the successful SPZP (with 30+ sayas and sayamas) and the Reunion Dinner and Entertainment.

    RIT Alumni (Other Groups)

    • Attended Acariya Pu Zaw Pwe of Combined 1st BE Intake of 64 and 65 (Class of 70 and 71)
    • Attended Reunion and Acariya Pu Zaw Pwe of M72 and selected from other disciplines
    • Attended Indian Lunch hosted by M72
    • Attended Dinner hosted by Ko Aung Myaing and Ma Gyn Yu
    • Attended All Mechanical Gathering
    • Could not attend mini-gathering hosted by Ko Khin Maung Myint (M71)

    UCC, ICST and UCSY

    • Attended Acariya Pu Zaw Pwe of ICST and UCSY.
      Thanks to Mar Mar Soe for the ride.
      Miss Sayagyi Dr. Chit Swe (Founder Director of UCC, Pioneer of Computer Education and Application in Burma/ Myanmar) who passed away in November, 2019
    • Dinner hosted by Saya U Soe Paing and Ma Alice (Saw Yu Tint)
    • UCC Gathering at MICT Park
      Would try to be an Annual event
    • At Tin Moe We (Sweetie)’s apartment
    • Soon Kyway at Shwe Kyin monastery
    • Soon Kyway by Ko Hlaing Myint

    MARB

    • MARB Class at the “new” venue
    • Saya Dr. Aung Myin Bo gave us the ride
    • Met a guest Saya The from Mandalay

    HMEE

    • HMEE Meeting at the Holy Cross Church
    • Saya U Aung Hla Tun has published a new book.
    Panel at ILF

    5th ILF (Irrawaddy Literary Festival)

    • Held at Hotel Mercure in Mandalay.
    • Thanks to ILF Board Members for inviting me as a Panelist
    • Thanks to KK (SMART Group) for the transportation (air and ground travel)
    • Had a chance to meet outstanding foreign and Myanmar authors at the Festival.
    • During a break, Ko Thein Htut (ex-UCC) gave a quick tour.

    2020 PSA Tour to Upper Burma

    • Enjoyed the 8-day 6+ cities trip as a guest and volunteer mentor of the 2020 PSA (Professional Speakers Association) tour.
    • Met 10+ founding members, three knowledge-hungry youngsters, and amicable supporting staff.
    • Thanks to the Diamond Sponsors
      (a) SMART Media
      (b) POINT Sunflower Group
      See list on brochures, banners and video captions
    • Thanks to the Golden Sponsors
    • Thanks to the Organizers (especially the Support Group)

    RUBC

    • Attended the Annual Regatta
    • Met Old Captains, Old Members and current members
    • Wrote several posts in YUBC Old Members FB Page

    Relatives

    • Birthdays
    • Anniversaries
    • Reunion
    • House warming
    • Last Journey of Ma Cherry (Dr. Khin Kyi Nyunt, spouse of U Tin U)
  • Kelasa

    Kelasa

    by Hla Min

    Updated : May 2025

    U Kelasa

    U Kelasa

    • Chief Resident Monk of A Lo Daw Pyie Monastery in Apache Junction, Arizona.
    • Published five volumes of Q&A (Questions and Answers) about Buddhism.
    • Published several other books.
    • Gave me his books in person (during his visits to the San Francisco Bay Area) and by mail (via United States Postal Service).

    Buddha Dhamma Ah Hnit Chote

    • Bilingual (Myanmar and English) book
    • Dhamma dana by Dr. U Win (Salinas)
    • January, 2006

    Translation to Myanmar from English
    By Ashin Kelasa

    • Buddhism in a Nutshell
      By Narada Maha Thera
    • Chapters
      1. The Buddha
      2. The Dhamma : Is it a Philosophy?
      3. Is it a Religion?
      4. Is Buddhism an Ethical System?
      5. Some salient features of Buddhism
      6. Kamma of the law of Moral Causation
      7. Re-birth
      8. Paticcasamuppada
      9. Anatta or Soul-lessness
      10. Nibbana
      11. The Path to Nibbana

    Dhamma Q&A (Five Volumes)

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    Dhamma Q&A

    Anapana

    Anapana

  • Luyechun

    by Hla Min

    Updated : May 2025

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    • Luyechun stands for Outstanding Student.
    • The initial Luyechun program ran from 1964 to 1988.
    • The Luyechun program was revived a few years back.

    1964

    Luyechun (Outstanding Student) Program was established in 1964. Eligible students from 7th Standard to 10th Standard were chosen to attend the Ngapali Luyechun Camp.

    1964 Luyechuns include Ko Win Aung, Ko Oke Soe Kha (son of Saya Dr. Maung Maung Kha) from Rangoon, Ma Pwint Than (Loikaw), Ko Aung Myint (Mandalay), and Ma Mie Mie Khine (Akyab).

    1965

    Luyechun Program was extended in 1965 for eligible students from Universities and Institutes. There were three Camps

    • Inlay Camp for high school and university students
    • Ngapali Camp for middle school students
    • Combined Camp in Rangoon

    I was selected as RIT Luyechun for the Inlay Camp along with Ko Sein Shwe, Ko Zaw Min [Nawaday] and Ma Khin Than Myint Tin (Margaret).

    Ko Kyaw Sein Koe (Victor Koe, GBNF), Ma Anita Aye Pe, Ko Khin Maung U and Ma Than Than Tin (Cherry Hlaing) were selected for IM(1).

    Ko Tun Naung (GBNF, BDS, Stereo Khit Pioneer), Ko Soe Aung (IM2, elder brother of Ko Soe Myint [GBNF, UCC]), Ko Min Oo (Mathematics), Ko Ye Myint & Ma Khin Aye Than (Chemistry), Ko Myint Thein & Ko Soe Lwin (Physics), and Ko Tin Hlaing (Lay Dwin Thar Saw Chit, Burmese) were some who were selected for their disciplines.

    Those from Matriculation include Ko Win Myint (later Bogyoke), Ko Aung Win (later RIT Saya), Uttam Singh (later NASA) and Ma Pwint Than (later EPC). They joined RIT.

    Others include :
    Ko Aung Shwe (brother of Tekkatho Phone Naing), Ko Than Sit (GBNF, Liver Foundation), Ko Aung Kyaw Nyunt (GBNF), Ko Aung Myint, Ko Thein Lwin, Nelson Kaw and Ko Kyaw Myint.

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    Multiple Luyechun

    • Several students (e.g. Dr. Khin Maung U, Dr. Thynn Thynn Lynn, Daw Mie Mie Khine) were selected Luyechun multiple times.

    Staff Sayas

    • Some sayas from Universities and High Schools were chosen to manage the Luyechuns. e.g. U Aung Gyi (MASU), Daw Po (RASU), Dr. May May Yi (GBNF, IM2)
    • Dr. Min Oo (SPHS63, Mathematics) was selected Luyechun in 1965 and later as a Staff Saya.

    Guest Speaker

    • Saya U Thein Han (Zawgyi), Saya Dr. Nyi Nyi and U Thu Ta (Meteorology) were Guest Speakers at the Inlay Luyechun Camp.
    • Saya U Kyaw Myint (DHE) and I were Guest Speakers at the Nagapali Lu Ye Chun Camp in 1988.

    Status

    • Luyehun project ended in 1988.
    • A few years back, an Association was formed for Lu Ye Chuns from 1964 to 1988.
    • The 7th Annual General Meeting was held online in January 2021.
  • A69

    A69

    by Hla Min

    Updated : May 2025

    B.Arch grads class of ‘69

    Convocation on 10th January 1970.

    Rangoon Institute of Technology.

    Saw Tobias Kittim Ku (GBNF), Kyaw Kyaw, Thwin Thwin Aye Hmi, Myo Tun, Aung Khin, Thet Tun.

    LtoR – Saya U Sai Yee Leik (GBNF), Saw Tobias Kittim Ku (GBNF), Thet Tun, Saya U Maung Maung Hpone Myint, Myo Tun.

  • Visit to UCSY

    Visit to UCSY

    by Hla Min

    Updated : May 2025

    Lecture at UCSY
    UCSY Lecture
    UCSY Staff
    UCSY Lecture Hall

    I worked at

    • Universities’ Computer Center (UCC)
    • Department of Computer Science (DCS)
    • Institute of Computer Science and Technology (ICST)

    In January, 2018 I visited University of Computer Studies Yangon (UCSY).

    I was greeted by

    • Daw Mu Mu Myint (senior sayama and Professor)
    • Dr. Khin Mar Soe (Professor)
    • Dr. Mie Mie Thet Thwin (Rector, GBNF)
  • RIT Belles

    RIT Belles

    by Hla Min

    Updated : May 2025

    Mai Khin Nyunt (Rosie Gyi, ChE71)

    • She and her hubby Ko Khin Maung Myint (ChE72) are Organizers of the Combined 1st BE Intake of 64 and 65. Rosie said that Saya U Khin Aung Kyi strongly recommended her to accept Ko Khin Maung Myint.
    • Bilingual author
    • Editor, Swel Daw Yeik Magazine
    • She posted a photo taken at the birthday of Than Than Yi (T71, GBNF, USA).
    Birthday of Than Than Yi

    Three young sayamas

    • Tin May Soe (ChE70) : She lost her older brothers Ko Myat Soe (C) and Ko Myint Soe (C)
    • Khin Swe Aye (Winnie Tun, ChE70) : Her older brother Ko Win Maung (“Lake”) is a 69er, who represented RIT in Swimming, Water Polo and Rowing. Her spouse Ko Ohn Khine (M70) gave me rides to attend SPZP and HMEE meetings
    • Tin Tin Myint (Emma Myint, May Tin, ChE70, Singapore) : She co-founded Dana Sri Lanka (DSL). She is a Model-turned-MaeDaw. She was a swimmer and Minthamee. She and her spouse Don Min Saya Ko Yu Swan (M68) hold Pon Chan Chan gatherings.

    The trio are seen at a Chemical Engineering gathering.

    Three ChE Sayamas

    Thynn Thynn Khaing (Janet Aung, EP70, USA)

    • She was treasured by young sayas and alumni.
    • She retired from UN in New York.
    • She is a proud Grandma.
    • Her father U Soe Aung (EE48) was Chief Engineer at PWD.
    Janet

    Ma Than Yi (Maubin Ma Shwe Than, EP71)

    • She served as Editor for Hlyat Sit Sar Saung published by RIT Electrical Engineering Association. Ko Sann Oo (EP67) was also an Editor. They share the passion for writing & publishing and became love birds.
    • Her short story was translated into English and published in the WPD (Working People’s Daily).
    • She blogged about her RIT & G Hall days and also published the book.
    • She loves “Ma Ma Wa Wa Hla Hla Hta Ka”
    • Ma Than Yi & Dr. Sann Oo reprinted the Sciene Fiction by Journal Kyaw Tint Swe (Ko Sann Oo’s father). They published a Sci-Fi book by their grandson William. They hosted a dinner at Kone Myint Tha for Saya U Soe Paing, Ko Ohn Khine and me. They gave a tour of their “East & West Parami Hospital” to me and my spouse, and hosted lunch at a Rakkhine cuisine.
    Ma Than Yi

    Rosy Tin Maung (Tin Myint Oo, May Lin Set Hmu, M70)

    • She is a bilingual author, poet, and vocalist.
    • She performed at SPZPs.
    • She wrote for the Golden Jubilee Magazine for the Intake of 64.
    • She attended Computer courses at UCC.
    Rosy Tin Maung

    Nan Khin Nwe (Intake of 83, M92)

    • She lost three years when RIT closed for three years citing Security Concerns.
    • She is an organizer and fund raiser for SPZP, SDYF, Alumni Association, her class & group. Her group donated to hospitals and various charities.
    Nan Khin Nwe

    Memories

    Music and Dance Gala

    Several Belles perform at RIT events.

    Inter-Institute Fours Winning Crew

    RIT crew won the Inter-Institute Fours Trophy.

    Ah Nu Pyinnya Ah Thinn

    The Ah Thinn organized Musical evenings and Trips.

    Htee Yein at Rangoon University Golden Jubilee
    Tazaungdaing

    The G-Hall Thu’s offrrrd candles for Tazaungdaing.

    Tin Tin (EC69, USA)
    Thida Swe (Spouse of U Tin Maung Oo)
    Lyo Kyin Sein (Mabel, Basketball)
    Intake of 64 and 65
    First female ChE graduate
    Mya Than Win (Swel Daw Yeik Ah Nyeint Minthamee)
  • Intake of 64 & 65 — 2018

    Intake of 64 & 65 — 2018

    by Hla Min

    Updated : May 2025

    Ko Ohn Khine (M70) gave me a ride to the January 2018 meeting.

    Attendees

    Ko Ohn Khine (M)

    Ohn Khine
    • Moderator, Google Group
    • Member, HMEE : Compiled CD Supplement for the HMEE book; Translated Section 1 and Paraphrased Section 2 of the book
    • Organizer of SPZP, SDYF and Alumni Association

    Ko Win Aung (M)

    Tha Htay, Walter Cheng Lyan, Win Aung, Soe Aung
    • High school Luyechun from TTC Practicing School) for the Ngapali Shwe Wah Chaung Camp in 1964
    • RIT selection for Swimming & Water Polo
    • Secretary of RIT Swimming & Water Polo (in the Final Year)
    • Has 4 children and 7 grand children
    • He remembered beating the IM(1) Water Polo Team led by Ko Lynn Aung Thet to get into the Finals, but lost to RASU led by Ko Nanda Kyaw Swa (Burma Champion)

    Sai Thein Maung (C)

    • RIT Goalkeeper for six years (from 1st BE to Final Year)
    • Track and Field Champion

    Ko Zaw Winn (Min)

    • Bilingual author
    • Pen name : “Zin Yaw Gyi”

    Ko Soe Aung (M/Auto)

    • Served as Secretary of RIT Ah Nu Pyinna Ah Thin
    • Wrote several articles including the “Ah Nyeint and Htee Yein at the RU Golden Jubilee”

    Ko Khin Maung Than (M)

    • Served as Secretary of RIT Mechanical Association
    • Served as Editor of RIT Annual Magazine

    Ko Wynn Htay

    • Provider of space for the monthly meeting
    • Publisher of the Sar Saung of the group’s Acariya Pu Zaw Pwes

    Ko Soe Khine (M)

    • Helped with the logistics for the Acariya Pu Zaw Pwe

    Naw Than Yee

    • Collector of the “donations” from the attendees and “fines” from the absentees

    Ma Lei Lei Chit

    • RIT selection for Track and Field
    • Volunteer for the SPZPs

    Ma Rosie Tin Mg (Tin Myint Oo)

    • Poet
    • Vocalist
    • Dancer

    Ma Kyi Kyi Sein (Bei Oo)

    • RIT selection for Badminton
    • Hiking & Mountaineering

    Ko Aung Than

    • Nickname : Saya San

    Ko Cho Aye (M, GBNF)

    • Top student
    • Hiking and mountaineering

    Ko Khin Maung Maung (A)

    • Organizer, Architecture Gatherings

    Absentees

    Ko Khin Maung Lay

    • RIT soccer
    • Master of Ceremony for the group’s Acariya Puzaw Pwe

    Ko Tha Kyaw Zan

    • He is not an Arakanese (Rakhine)

    Ma Victoria Simons

    • Retired Professor, Metallurgy Department
    • Daughter of Saya Simons (Workshop Superintendent)

    Uncertain

    Not sure if the following did not attend the meeting or were among a few late comers

    • Ko Thet Tun
    • Ko Than Win
    • Ko Kyaw Maung
    • Ko Than Htwe
    • Ko Zaw Win (not “Zin Yaw Gyi”)