- U Myo Kyi
- Dr. Ba Lwin
- U Soe Paing
- U Tin Maung Thein
- U Sein Maung
- U Ba Myint
- Dr. Win Tin — Thailand
- U Khaing Oo
- U Moe Aung (Tekkatho Moe War)
- U Than Lwin
- U Thein Dan
- U Tin Win
- U Ko Ko Kyi
Author: Hla Min (Lifelong Learner)
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Thet Kyee Electrical Sayas
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U Thein Aung (Met72)
U Thein Aung (James, Met72) studied Body Building under Bohmu Maung Maung (father of Sayama Rosy Maung [RIT English]).
He was Mr. RIT in 1968 and was awarded a “Sa Lwei Thaing“.
There were two Thein Aung in the Class of 72.
U Thein Aung (M72) would jokingly differentiate the two as :
I am Set Hmu — Maung Thein Aung.
He is Set Hmu Maung — Thein Aung.
Handover Ceremony at M72 Gathering
U Wynn Htain Oo (M72) welcomes non-Mechanical members of the Class of 72 to join their gathering.
U Thein Aung (Met72) attended the M72 and also handed over the Sa Lwai Thaing to U Wynn Htain Oo,
U Thein Aung handing over the Sa Lwei Thaing to U Wynn Htain Oo 
Proud Hmaw Sayagayi -
Association of Engineers in Burma after the Second World War
The account was retold by Saya U Tin U and recorded by Saya U Ba Than.
Re-instituted about 1955-56
President : Sayagyi U Ba Hli, Dean of Engineering, University of Rangoon
Honorary Secretary : Saya U Soon Sein (Professor, Mining)
Honorary Treasurer : Saya U Tin U (Part time Lecturer, Civil)
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U Aung Khin, U San Tun and U Kyaw Myint
In the early 60s, Sayagyi U Aung Khin served as Head of the Mechanical Engineering. Saya U San Tun (M59) served as Lecturer and Head of Automobile Engineering (sub-department of Mechanical). U Kyaw Myint (M/Auto64) was the from the first batch of M/Auto. He joined the Mechanical Engineering department.
- Sayagyi U Aung Khin relocated to Windsor, Canada.
- Saya U San Tun relocated to San Francisco, California, USA.
- Saya U Kyaw Myint spent several years in Beijing, China working on UN projects.
- In the late 90s, Saya U Kyaw Myint invited his former sayas U Aung Khin and U San Tun to visit him in Beijing.
- After the two sayas returned from the China trip, there was a mini-gathering by the San Francisco Bay Area RIT alumni to welcome them back.
- The event was reported in the BAPS Newsletter.
Saya UAK & UST Editor’s Notes:
- After retirement, Saya U Kyaw Myint relocated to Daly City, California, USA.
- A few months ago, Saya lost his beloved spouse Dr. Daw Kyin Yee.
- Since Daw Kyin Yee was a body donor, the last rites were performed in private.
- The “La Lei Soon Kwyay” was offered a month later at Dhammananda Vihara, Half Moon Bay, California.
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Fire
Fire is a good servant but a bad master.
Fire is one of man’s five enemies.
There are several causes of fire. They include :
- failure of power and gas lines
- lightning
- negligence
- hate crimes
- arson
In 2018, three fires occurred in California almost at the same time and caused severe damage. It was a relief to learn that the Burmese in California are not affected by the fires.
Camp Fire devastated Paradise in Northern California and transformed it into Hell.
Smoke from the “worst fire in California” polluted air to cities near and fire. Several people wore masks. The term “worst” refers to the fact that the number of structures (buildings, garages, and barns) destroyed by Camp Fire is a new record.
Some were trapped inside the cars while trying to flee. Some had to leave their cars behind. A few managed to walk to safety.
Fire occurred in two places in Southern California.
- Thousand Oaks had a double tragedy : fire following a senseless mass murder.
- Malibu — home of selected actors and actresses — was also hit by fire.
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Records
Believe it or not
Ripley’s “Believe it or not” named U Khanti Kyauksar (inscriptions) of the Fifth Buddhist Council (Synod) held in Mandalay as the “Largest Book” in the world.
Guinness Book of World Records
The Guinness Book of World Records listed Tipitakadara Sayadaw Ashin Vicittathara as having a phenomenal — the best at that time [in 1954].
In the First Buddhist Council, Ashin Upali served as the Reciter of Vinaya (Rules of monastic conduct). Ashin Ananda served as the Reciter of Sutta (Buddha’s Discourses) and Abhidhamma (Ultimate Reality).
In the Sixth Buddhist Council held at KabaAye (World Peace) Pagoda in Rangoon, Burma from 1954 – 1956 Ashin Vicittathara served as the Reciter of Vinaya, Sutta and Abhidhamma. He also recited the selected Commentaries.
Sayadaw could memorize, recall, and give exposition on 8027 pages of the Buddhist Scriptures known as Tipitaka [“Three Baskets”] : Vinaya, Sutta and Abhidhamma at the second to fifth Tipitakadara examinations. He passed with distinction in both oral and written parts.
Sayadaw served as an examiner for the first Tipikadara examination. Sir U Thwin requested Sayadaw to take the examination. The rest is history.
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Traffic Safety
Traffic accidents often result in injury and death.
Types of accidents
- Fender bender
- Multi-car crash
- Head-on collision
- Tumble & roll-over
- Car hitting pedestrians
Causes
Accidents can be caused by
- Roads which are not designed properly
- Roads which are not maintained
- Inclement weather
- Drivers not obeying traffic rules (e.g. texting while driving)
- Sleep deprived drivers
- DUI : Driving under the influence of alcohol
- Road rage
- Engine and mechanical failure
- Vehicles that are not land-worthy
- Unsafe tires
- Medical emergency to the driver (e.g. heart attack)
- Tail gating
Practice
- Many countries employ the “STOP” sign and the letters “STOP” printed on the road. The majority of drivers obey them. The minority are cautioned with citations.
- Automobile associations and the volunteers for Public Safety give refresher courses for “Safe Driving”.
- U Thein Tun Aung (Dennis) gave a seminar in Yangon on “Traffic control (e.g. how to design monitor and synchronize traffic lights).”
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Thet Kyee Civil Sayas
- Dr. Aung Gyi — Canada
- Dr. San Hla Aung — USA
- Dr. Aung Soe — USA
- U Thein Tan
- Saw Christopher
- U Kyi — USA
- U Kyi Kong Tham — USA
- Dr. Ohn Myint — USA
- U Khin Maung Phone Ko — Singapore
- U Myat Htoo
- Dr. Htin Aung
- Dr. Khin Maung Win
- U Nyi Hla Nge
- U Khin Maung Tint
- U Hla Myint Thein
- U Hla Myint
- Dr. Myo Khin
- U Aung
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Cartoonists (1)
Photo : Ko Aung Win
- Zay Naw (Ko Myo Aung)
- Myint Pe (U Myint Pe)
- Cartoonist Apk (Ko Win Naing)
- Aung Win (cartoon lover)
- Ko Thiha Latt
- Doe (U Myint Thein)
- Chit San Maung (Ko Ye Swe) and his wife
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