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Author: Hla Min (Lifelong Learner)

  • February (Talk)

    by Hla Min

    Updated : May 2026

    Video Broadcast on February 1, 2021

    Background

    • 2nd month of Gregorian Calendar
    • Shortest month
    • 28 days in a Common Year and 29 days in a Leap Year

    Dark Moment in 2021

    • Many high ranking Government officials were detained by the military in the wee hours of February 1, 2021.

    Union Day in Myanmar

    • Pyidaungsu Nay (Union Day) is a public holiday in the Union of Burma.
    • Commemorates the signing of the Pinlong Sar Choke (Panglong Agreement) on February 12, 1947.
    • Wrote a poem “Our Unity” with the pen name Maung Hlaing Phyo for publication in Working People’s Daily (WPD).
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    Bogyoke Aung San’s Birthday

    • Bogyoke was born on February 13, 1915
    • Zartar name was Htain Lin.
    • Formal name is Aung San, rhymes with Aung Than (his elder brother). Arzani U Ba Win is their eldest brother.
    • Centennial celebrations for Bogyoke were held in 2015.

    Children’s Day in Myanmar

    • February 13 is also as Khalay Myar Nay (Children’s Day).

    Tabodwe Festival

    Full Moon of Tabodwe often falls in February. Two celebrations are held.

    • Htamane Pwe (Sticky Rice Festival)
    • Ovada Partimauk Day (Exhortation)

    Events in USA

    February 14

    • Valentine’s Day (Chit Thu Myar Nay) is not a public holiday
    • Many people send greeting cards and presents.

    Presidents’ Day

    • In the early days, there were two holidays. One to celebrate George Washington‘s birthday. Another to celebrate Abraham Lincoln‘s birthday.
    • Later a single holiday in February to honor all US Presidents was proposed.
    • Some states continue to celebrate the birthdays of Washington and Lincoln.

    Events in Canada

    • “Family Day” (holiday) is observed on the 2nd Monday of February in Ontario.
    • Family Day is observed on the 3rd Monday of February in British Columbia.

    Lunar New Year

    • Some countries (e.g China and Vietnam) observe the Lunar Year.
    • Lunar Calendar is based on the Chinese Zodiac consisting of Twelve signs starting with the Rat and ending with the Pig.
    • Lunar New Year occurs at the end of January or the beginning of February (e.g. in 2021). The date is not fixed in the Gregorian Calendar.

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  • July 2015

    by Hla Min

    Updated : May 2026

    Invitation

    Ivan Lee (M69) invited several 69ers to get together at his house in New Jersey around June-July of 2015. U Aung Myint & U Sein Tin (who had visited Ivan previously) could not make it to the 2015 mini-reunion.

    Fred Thetgyi (M69)

    • Lives in Philadelphia
    • Joined the 2015 mini-reunion
    • Drove most of the 1800+ mile trip in Ivan’s Mercedes
    • Except when his batteries went out (and had to be replaced), he took pictures at the mini-reunion and the trip. He would appear only in a fraction of the photos, when someone else (Ivan, a waiter, or a complete stranger) would offer to take the photo.

    Photos

    Grouped by location

    • New Jersey — Main Host : Ivan; Other hosts : Saya U Soe Paing & Daw Saw Yu Tint
    New Jersey
    • Niagara Falls on the way to Canada — Photos from the US side & the Canada side
    Niagara Fall
    • Windsor, Canada — Host : Sayagyi U Aung Khin
    U Aung Khin
    • Toronto (brief sight seeing)
    • Ottawa, Canada — Host: Sayagyi Dr. Aung Gyi & Daw Emma
    Dr. Aung Gyi
    • Thousand Islands — quick trip
    Thousand Islands
    • Massachusetts — Hosts : Dr. Tun Aung Gyaw (EC69) & Daw Khin Maw Maw; visit MIT & Harvard University
    U TAG
    • Connecticut — Hosts : U Toung (Tom, EC69) and Daw Khin Myint; visit Yale University; visit Pizza place frequented by the young Bill Clinton
    Ko Toung
    • Philadelphia — Hosts : Fred Thetgyi (M69) & Eunice; visit Pake Forge and Liberty Bell; visit my last remaining uncle U Thein Han in Maryland

    Posts

    • 69er
    • Alumni
    • Reunion
    • Sayas
    • Visits

  • Sydney 2006

    by Hla Min

    Updated : May 2026

    Gatherings

    In 2006, I visited Sydney, Australia to attend

    • RIT Alumni Gathering
    • UCC Alumni Gathering
    • BOB (Brothers’ Old Boys) Gathering.

    RIT Gathering

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    RIT Gathering
    • Saya U Hla Myint (Charlie, M65) and Saya U Myo Win (M/Ag65) co-chaired the RIT Alumni Gathering.
    • Organizers include U Thet Tun (Henry, M75), U Wint Khin Zaw (A79), and U Sein Win (C80).
    • Attendees include Saya Dr. Freddie Ba Hli, RIT Alumni & family members, U Aung Zaw (UCC) and some Doctors
    • Ko Htay Aung (EC80) provided tickets to attend the Gathering.

    UCC Gathering

    UCC Gathering
    • Saya U Aung Zaw (UCC) hosted the UCC Alumni Gathering at his house.
    • Ma Kyawt cooked Mohinga.
    • We paid respect to Sayagyi Dr. Freddie Ba Hli and Sayagyi Dr. Chit Swe

    BOB Gathering

    • Dr. Than Naing (Bonnie Kywe, SPHS66, Geology Professor) hosted the BOB Gathering at the Olympic Park built for 2000 Summer Olympics.
    • Attendees include Dr. Thane Oke Kyaw Myint (from Canberra), U Win Boh (Robert from Queensland), U Htay Aung (Victor), Stanley Saw (from New Zealand) and Philip Smythe (Burma Selected in Swimming & Diving).
    • Ko Bonnie invited U Pantra.

    Updates

    • Several are now GBNF. They include Dr. Freddie Ba Hli & Daw Myint Thwe, Dr. Chit Swe, U Aung Zaw and U Myo Win.
    • Most RIT alumni were from Sydney. A few from Perth & Auckland (New Zealand) attended the Alumni Gathering.

  • Phay Phay

    by Hla Min

    Updated : May 2026

    Background

    • ဖေဖေ & အဖေ mean “Father”.
    • Father’s Day is celebrated on the 3rd Sunday in June.

    Three Generation of Fathers

    My beloved father
    My beloved parents

    First Generation

    • My beloved father
    • He had NDE (Near Death Experience) in his teens. The doctors said that he had three months to live, but thanks to Kadok Sayagyi (ကတုတ်ဆရာကြီး၊ Indigenous Medicine Expert) he lived to be a father of seven and grandfather of eleven.
    • He was a Jack of all Trades and Master of Some. He was not an Architect, but he built pagodas and houses (for him and his younger brothers).
    • He passed away in his 80s.
    • He would be 109 in July 2025.
    Three Generations

    Second Generation

    • Yours truly
    • I am a Lifelong Learner.
    • I am a former academic and Software Engineer.
    • I have two sons and two grandchildren.
    My family 1

    Third Generation

    • My elder son
    • He is an Industrial Engineer.
    • He has a daughter & a son. Both are excellent in studies and extra-curricular activities.
    My family 2

    Old Poem

    Be kind to your father
    For when you were young
    Who loved you as fondly as he
    He caught the first accent that fell from your tongue
    And joined in the heavenly glee

    Be kind to your father
    For now he is old
    His hair intermingled with grey
    His footsteps are feeble — Once fearless and bold
    Your father is passing away

    Morals & Manners

    We had to study “Morals & Manners” at St. Paul’s High School. Brother Austin rewarded those who could recite poems in the book.

  • Album H

    by Hla Min

    Updated : May 2026

    Hall of Fame

    • In 2017, I was listed in the “Hall of Fame” of Toastmasters International District 101 for (a) Distinguished Toastmaster (b) Triple Crown (c) Leadership Excellence (d) Advanced Leader Silver
    Hall of Fame 1
    • Joined District 4 (an early District) of Toastmasters International. It grew too big and was reorganized as District 4 and District 101 (for clubs that are mostly located near Highway 101).
    Hall of Fame
    • Received the Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) award.
    DTM 1
    DTM 2
    • Won the “Triple Crown” for completing three awards between May and November of 2017.

    Halin

    Halin
    • Visited Halin (inhabited by the Pyu) near Shwe Bo.
    • Halin was declared as UN Heritage Site.
    • Not easy to go to Halin by the supposedly “short cut route” especially with ongoing repairs to the narrow road.
    • The Museum provided pamphlets with Pyu alphabet & Halin Pyu Stone Inscription

    Hell-Hound At Large

    Hell Hound At Large
    • Ko Aung San (Editor of Oway Magazine) was expelled for not disclosing the author of the satirical article “The Hell-Hound At Large”.
    Ko Aung San
    • The authorities knew that Oway U Mya was the author, but they wanted to take action against Ko Aung San.

    HMEE

    HMEE Book
    • The History of Myanmar Engineering Education book was published in 2012.
    • Saya U Aung Hla Tun (National Literary Award Winner) was the Lead Author of the Project.
    HMEE Team
    • The early supporters of the Project include U Ba Than (Retired Professor of Mechanical Engineering), U Soe Paing (My mentor at RIT and UCC) and U Thaw Kaung (Retired Chief Librarian of Universities’ Central Library).
    U Ba Than
    U Soe Paing
    U Thaw Kaung
    • U Ohn Khine (M70) and I compiled the CD Supplement for the Book.
    U Ohn Khine
    U Hla Min
    CD Supplement
    • U Soe Paing & U Ohn Khine translated Section One and summarized Section Two of the Book.

    Htee Yein

    Htee 1
    Htee 2
    Htee 3
    • In 1970, RIT took part in the “Entertainment Program” for the Rangoon University Shwe YaDu (ရွှေရတု Golden Jubilee).
    • Htee Yein ထီးယိမ်း was a hit at the Shwe YaDu Celebrations.
    • Swel Daw Yeik Ah Nyeint စွယ်တော်ရိပ်အငြိမ့် was also a feature.
    • The terms “Swel Daw” and “Swel Daw Yeik” became known as synonyms for RIT in general and the Engineering Institutions in Burma in particular.

    Htay Aung (M69)

    Htay Aung & Than Than
    Htay Aung 1
    Htay Aung 2
    Htay Aung 3
    • Won most of Free Style events (100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m) and Cross Lake at RIT and All Institute Competitions
    • Was Secretary of the RIT Swimming Association
    • Represented Burma in Water Polo at the Fifth SEAP Games in 1969
    • Spouse : Than Than (Burma, SEAP & Asian Games Champion Sprinter)
    • Regular attendee at RIT 69er Monthly Breakfast Gatherings at Taw Win Hnin Si (Royal Rose) Restaurant.
    • Aging (notably hard of hearing) has caught up with the former Swimming Champ.

    Htin Aung, Dr. (C69)

    Htin Aung 1
    Htin Aung 2
    • Retired as Professor of Civil Engineering from YIT / YTU.
    • Represented RIT in Chinlon.
    • Badminton & Soccer player.
    • Several Dr. Htin Aung including the first native Rector of Rangoon University, and a Physics Professor (Sacred Heart 1957).

    Htin Lin

    Htin Lin
    • Pen name of U Thein Maung.
    • National Literary Award Winner
    • Gave English Tuition with U Khin Maung Latt
    • Eldest son : Soe Myint (GBNF) graduated with Triple Maths, but chose journalism. He was Chief Editor of the Guardian. He published my poems and Computer articles.
    • Younger sons : Soe Win (EC70, UCC, PTC), Kyaw Zaw (EC72, High School Luyechun, DCA, GBNF) and Khin Zaw (UCC).
    • His great grand son (son of U Khin Maung Zaw & Dr. Daw Khin Khin Latt) is named Htin Lin.

    Posts

    Starting with H

    • H (Names)
    • Han Sein
    • Handbook
    • Harmony
    • Health Care Fund (HCF)
    • Heart Felt Thanks
    • Heritage
    • High Concentration. Activity (HCA)
    • High School Final (HSF)
    • High Jump
    • History
    • Hla Min (Lifelong Learner)
    • HMEE
    • Holidays
    • How Time Flies
    • Hunger Eradication

  • ASSK

    by Hla Min

    Updated : May 2026

    Memories

    MEHS

    MEHS

    With cousin — Ma Nge

    With Ma Nge

    Shin Pyu of two sons

    Shin Pyu

    Tributes

    By Tin Moe

    Tin Moe
    Tribute

    By Minthu Wun

    Minthu Wun

    By Hanthawaddy U Win Tin

    U Win Tin

    80th Birthday

    • Campaign by Kim (Htain Lin)
    • Electronic Greeting Cards
    • Celebrations world wide
    • See Groups & News on Internet

  • Rhyme

    by Hla Min

    Updated : May 2026

    Element of Poetry

    Poems
    • Rhyme (or Kar Yan ကာရန်) is an essential element of Poetry.

    Outer Rhyme

    • In most English poems, the end of specific lines rhyme. Some Burmese will call them “Ah Pyin Kar Yan အပြင်ကာရန်”(Outer Rhyme).

    Rhyming Patterns

    • A B A B
      (where the first and third lines rhyme & the second and fourth lines rhyme).
    • A B B A
      (where the first and fourth lines rhyme & the second and third lines rhyme).

    Rhyming Dictionary

    • I received “The Rhyming Dictionary” for taking part in the Debate held by RIT English Association.
    • Sayas Des Rodgers, Sao Kan Gyi (GBNF) and U Khin were the judges.
    • I gave the book to my mentor Ashin Ananda (Laureate Poet).

    Inner Rhyme

    Most Burmese poems use the “Ah Twin Kar Yan အတွင်းကာရန်” (Inner Rhyme).

    For example,

    o o o x
    o o x o
    o x o o
    x o o y
    o o y o

    …

    • The first rhyme (x) starts with the 4th position in the first line. It moves to the 3rd position in the second line, then to the 2nd position in the third line, and finally hits the 1st position in the fourth line.
    • A second rhyme (y) can be started in the line where the first rhyme ended.

    Differences in Style

    Mya Zin
    • Some poets have their opinions & preferences. They may not strictly follow the rhyming rules. A few tend to use rhymes sparsely or not at all claiming that rhythm and ideas are sufficient ingredients of a Kabyar (poem).
    • Dr. Nyunt Wai (Victor, SPHS63) wrote that moderate use of Kar Yan ကာရန် is acceptable, but excessive use of Kar Yan can transform a verse or poem into Ah Kar Ah Yan အကာ အရံ (secondary).

  • Data Security

    by Hla Min

    Updated : May 2026

    Background

    In this part of the world, three companies collect and monitor data to determine if a person is credit worthy. They provide a FICO score that is used by companies and institutions to determine the risk level of a person applying for a loan (e.g to buy a house).

    Sad to say, one company was presumably STINGY or not technologically savvy to provide multiple line of defense against intruders. Even after two of its subsidiaries were hacked, the company did NOT report the intrusion to its customers and the general public, most of whom now have to figure what lies ahead with their precious private data (such as social security number, credit cards …) stolen.

    Could this incident have been prevented?

    Personal Experience

    Many years ago, I had to use a Smart Card to enter the office building and to access computers. We were told NOT to use SSN and sensitive information in e-mails. We had to refrain from printing documents heedlessly, and to shred them (or put in special bins for shredding later).

    We had to take courses about
    (a) handling different types of data — private, sensitive, classified …
    (b) secure communication channels and/or secure data
    (c) integrity

    One company developed software to encrypt or replace sensitive data from e-mails, files, database. The test environment has to ensure that no sensitive data is leaked. A subtle assumption is that insiders may explicitly or implicitly be partners in crime.

    Some Incidents

    • the backup tape for personnel data went missing; The affected personnel had great pains to correct their profile
    • lap tops containing sensitive information were stolen; The information are not encrypted, or encryption with weak keys
    • a professor posted SSNs along with the grades; A few students started identity theft
    • without a unique national ID, many companies and institutions use SSN for storing/access records;
    • Phishing attacks or malicious companies set up with the intention of getting credit reports from unwary job seekers
    • a credit card was used in rapid succession at a different state or outside the country; Some credit card companies are good in sending alerts about fraudulent uses.
    • A bug fix made by a professor was NOT properly reviewed and validated

    Rationale

    I have touched only the surface of the security problem.

    Professor Dr. Than Tun was asked “Why should we learn History?”
    He replied, “To ensure that one is not stupid or dumb”.

    To paraphrase, “Why should we learn about Computer & Data Security?”
    “To save countless people from having sleepless nights. Losing one’s identity, assets … is intolerable”.

    U Khin Maung Zaw (KMZ, EC76) wrote :

    One of the first work items on the Data Security is the classification of the data, it depends on what kind (or items) of data is collected/stored in a given application, At some point, it is termed ‘Data Asset’ and have several categories as below.

    HBI – High Business Impact
    MBI – Medium Business Impact
    LBI – Low Business Impact
    PII – Personally Identifiable Information
    HSPII – Highly Sensitive PII

    Of course, the above is not the exhaustive list, and is UN, HIPAA – Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, has one of the strictest regulatory requirements.

    Posts

    • Data Processing
    • Data Types
    • Fraud
    • Malware
    • Regulation
    • Security

  • Sayadaws

    by Hla Min

    Updated : May 2026

    Sixth Buddhist Council

    Five Sayadaws

    Maha Thera Ledi Sayadaw U Nyana Daza

    • Prolific writer, an outstanding lecturer, and a teacher of teachers
    • Lay people in Burma were not known to teach Vipassana meditation
    • The Ledi tradition has a lineage of Vipassa teachers who are not ordained monks:
      Sayagyi U Thet,
      Sayagyi U Ba Khin,
      Sayagyi S. N. t

    Mingun Jetawun Sayadaw U Narada (1868 – 1955)

    • Credited as one of the major revivers of Vipassana meditation
    • Went to one Mingun Sayadaw, who presumably had studied meditation under Thee Gon Sayadaw, and asked for guidance.
      Was told to study Sattipattha (from the Scriptures) deeply and then practice meditation
    • Prominent disciples : Mahasi Sayadaw and Taung Pulu Sayadaw

    Sayadaw U Thittila (1896-1997)

    U Thittila
    • Did missionary work in UK
    • Came back to Burma and taught at the Pali Department for several years before continuing his missionary work abroad
    • Lectured in 25+ countries (including US, UK, France)
    • Ovadacariya to Sanagha Maya Nayaka, trustees of renowned pagodas
    • Outstanding teacher and writer
    • Played an important role in reviving Buddhism in India and propagating the study of Abhidhamma
    • Very modest; rarely talked about his many achievements
    • Patamagyaw scholar of all Burma (1918) : selected from among 5000 candidates
    • Panyattisasanahita (1923) : among the 4 out of 150 entrants who passed the toughest monastic examination
    • Studied Sanskrit in India; English in India and England
    • Translated Vibhanga (second of the seven Adbhidhamma texts) from Pali to English : published by the Pali Text Society in 1969 under the title of The Book of Analysis

    Mahagandaryone Sayadaw Ashin Janakabhivamsa

    Mahagandayone Sayadaw
    • Wrote several books in Pali and Burmese
    • Several of his students including Thamane Kyaw Sayadaw and U Hla Myint are teaching “Pali Sikkha (Training)” to lay persons without overwhelming with Pali Grammar

    Mahasi Sayadaw U Sobhana

    Sixth Buddhist Council
    Mahasi & Mingun Sayadaws
    Mahasi Sayadaw
    • Renowned Meditation Master and author
    • Served as Questioner at the Sixth Buddhist Council held at Kaba Aye, Rangoon, Burma
    • Chief Resident Monk of Mahasi Sasana Yeiktha
    • Mentees : Sayadaws U Pandita, U Kundala, U Janabhivamsa and many meditation teachers

    Panditarama Sayadaw U Pandita

    U Pandita
    • Senior disciple of Mahasi Sayadawgyi
    • Renowned Meditation Master and author
    • Succeeded Mahasi Sayadaw U Sobhana at Sasana Yeiktha
    • Established Panditarama

    Saddhamaransi Sayadaw U Kundala

    • Senior disciple of Mahasi Sayadawgyi
    • Outstanding meditation teacher
    • Made Dhamma Duta missions abroad (until his health forced him to stop going on long, tedious trips).
    • His biography (which covers to the age of 85) and his works can be found in http://www.saddhamaransi.org/

    Chanmyay Sayadaw Ashin Janakabhivamsa

    Ledi Sayadaw
    • Practiced vipassana meditation with the instruction of Mahasi Sayadawgyi in 1953-54
    • Served as Palipatiwisodhaka (editor of Pali scriptures) at the Sixth Buddhist Council.
    • Meditation teacher at the Sasana Yeiktha from 1967 – 1977.
    • Member of Mahasi Sayadaw’s Dhamma Dhuta Mission to Europe and US in 1978 – 80
    • Established the Chanmyay Yeiktha Buddhist Meditation Center in Myanmar
      chanmyay.org
      Branches in several countries (e.g. US, Singapore, Australia)

    Mingun Tipitaka Sayadaw Ashin Vicittathara

    Two Sayadaws at Sixth Buddhist Council
    • The Guinness Book of World Records listed Sayadaw as having an outstanding memory — the best at that time [in 1954].
    • Served as the Chief Reciter (a la Ashin Upali and Ashin Ananda at the First Buddhist Council) at the Sixth Buddhist Council held at KabaAye (World Peace) Pagoda in Rangoon, Burma from 1954 – 1956.
    • Could memorize, recall, and give exposition on 8027 pages of the Buddhist Scriptures known as Tipitaka [“Three Baskets”] :
      Vinaya – Rules of monastic conduct
      Sutta – Buddha’s discourses
      Abhidhamma – Ultimate reality)

    Mogok Sayadaw U Vimala (1899 – 1962)

    Mogok Sayadaw
    • Renowned Vipassana meditation master
    • 500 (or more) audio tapes of Sayadaw’s recordings have been transcribed into books (some e-books), and CDs
      Available at the Mogok Vipassana Meditation Centers
    • Featured in “Yahanda Hnit Poke Ko Htoo Myar” book by Dhammacariya U Htay Hlaing

    Dhammananda Sayadaw U Silanandabhivamsa

    U Silananda
    U Silananda
    • External examiner for the Pali Department
    • Rector of ITBMU
    • Chief Resident Monk of Dhammananda Vihara
    • Spiritual Advisor of several monasteries and meditation centers
    • Wrote books in Pali, Burmese and English
    • Served as Chief Compiler of the Tipitaka Pali-Myanmar Dictionary for the Sixth Buddhist Council.

    In April of 1979, Mahasi Sayadawgi made a Dhamma Duta mission to the US. At the request of the devotees, Sayadawgyi agreed to leave behind Sayadaw U Silanandabhivamsa and Sayadaw U Kelasa as “trail blazers” for the promulgation, preservation, and the promotion of Sasana.

    There were no Burmese Buddhist monasteries and/or temples, but the Sayadaws were determined to sacrifice their blissful lives back in their homeland to do whatever they can to do the Sasana work.

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  • Sayadaws & Priests

    by Hla Min

    Updated : May 2026

    Former Classmates

    SPHS
    • Edwin David (SPHS, GBNF)
      served as Priest of St. Mary’s Cathedral.
    • Bernard Taylor (SPHS) was a Missionary in Phillipines. Came back to Upper Burma.
    • Anthony Lourdes (SPHS) was the third classmate to become a Father (Catholic Priest).
    • Aung Chaw (Victor, SPHS63, C69) became Ashin Ukkamsa after retirement. First monastery was in Sagaing Hills. Current monastery is in Thone Gwa, Delta region.
    Uzin Aung Chaw
    • Phillip Ba Maung (different section of SPHS63) passed away as a monk.
    • Myo Tun (Bobby, Errol Than Tun, Dio, A69) became Ashin Pannagavesaka after retirement. Was Dhamma Librarian, Editor & Interpreter at Mawlamyaing Pa Auk Monastery. Taught English to selected monks and youths in various cities
    Uzin Bobby

    Other Sayadaws

    • U Win Paing (SPHS64, ChE70) became U Wara after taking his final exam. Was တိုက်အုပ် for many years at the Kaba Aye Sun Lun Gu Kyaung. He succeeded U Vinaya as Chief Resident Monk. He is now GBNF.
    U Wara
    • Sayadaw U Jotika (EP73)
      is a prolific writer.
    U Jotika
    • U Bo Gyi (A59) became a monk after retiring from PWD. Cast aside by higher authorities for designing the Mausoleum for Daw Khin Kyi. He is now GBNF.
    Uzin Bo Gyi
    • U Han Nyo (Met60) became monk in the USA. Resided in monasteries in New York, California & Mexico.
    • Saya Beatson (Physics, Boy Scout Master, SPHS) became a monk. Myo Nyunt (Harry Kyaw), Atom Hla and other Paulians offered Soon to Sayadaw during his trips to Yangon. He is the lone remaining Saya from our SPHS days.
    Uzin Beatson
    • Younger brother of Dr. Saw Tin (Maths, GBNF) became a monk. He was in California for a Sima Consecration (သိမ်သမုတ်ပွဲ)
    • Per KMZ, a young alumnus became Seattle Sayadaw. Met the Sayadaw when he was showing his mentor (from Myanmar) in the SF Bay Area.
    • After retirement as Pro-Rector, Saya Dr. Lwin Aung (A59) spent several vasa as a monk. He returned to Lay Order due to medical concerns.

    Posts

    • De La Salle Schools
    • Higher Ordination
    • Sayadaws
    • Vinaya