HlaMin

Author: Hla Min (Lifelong Learner)

  • 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.

  • 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).”

  • 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

  • Cartoonists (1)

    Cartoonists

    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

  • U Tun Aung (Libarian, IM2)

    U Tun Aung was Librarian of IM(2).

    He was in Mandalay during the Summer Vacation.

    He bathed several times one day to fend off the heat.

    He passed away.

  • Myo Myint (Bagyee)

    U Myo Myint (M74) designed and drew covers for RIT Annual Magazines and the commemorative issues of Swel Daw Yeik Magazines.

    U Myo Myint drew Pon Tus of sayas and sayamas, and gave most of them as presents at the SPZPs or RIT gatherings. He sent via Lu Kyone some Pon Tus for the overseas sayas.

    He also drew Oil Paintings and sold (or auctioned) them and gave the proceeds to the SPZP funds.

    Sample paintings are shown here.

  • U Myo Myint (M74)

    He donated the proceeds of the sales of his paintings for activities (e.g. SPZP, Shwe YaDu).

    Donation for YTU Library by Bagyee Myo Myint
    Donation for SDYF by Bagyee Myo Myint
    Painting by Bagyee Myo Myint
    Painting by Bagyee Myo Myint
    Painting by Bagyee Myo Myint

  • Class of 1957

    Saya Dr. Hla Myint (ChE57)

    • First batch of Chemical Engineering Graduates in Burma
    • Also known as Mack Myint
    • Retired after working in Burma, Thailand and Australia
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  • IM(1) Field Trip in the 60s

    • Dr. Thane Oke Kyaw Myint (SPHS60) graduated from the Institute of Medicine 1 in 1967.
    • IM(1) medical students took a field trip.
    • They played a “friendly” football match where legs were hovering near the heads.
    Field Trip of IM(1) Students 
    • The referee could not give “red cards” to spoil the match, and had to be contented giving out “yellow cards” and also be prepared to run away from the crowd once the match ended.
    • Despite having a reasonably good goal keeper, the IM(1) team lost by 8 goals. The locals graciously hosted a sumptuous dinner to brag their victory and hospitality.

  • Indian Deities

    By Dr. Thane Oke Kyaw Myint (SPHS60, IM67)

    The trinity of Hindu Goddesses

    1. Suraswati; goddess of wisdom and learning
    2. Lakshmi: goddess of wealth, fortune and prosperity
    3. Parvati: goddess of love, fertility and devotion

    Two other significant god and goddess

    1. Ganesh: remover of obstruction, intellect and wisdom
    2. Kali: goddess of time, creation, destruction and power.

    Durga puja for Kali is one of the biggest puja in South India and also in Burma. The Kalima temple is on 29th Street in Rangoon.

    Hanuman

    While Hanuman is mentioned in Mahabharata, it was not in the pantheon of Hindu gods. Yet, in Kandawlay Rangoon, we have a Hanuman temple.