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Kyay Zuu (Talk)
by Hla Min

Updated : Dec 2025

Video Broadcast on January 19, 2021
- I am indebted to Thin Saya သင်ဆရာ, Myin Saya မြင်ဆရာ and Kyar Saya ကြားဆရာ
- They taught me all I knew.
- I would like to thank my mentors who directly or indirectly taught me Communication (Oral and Written) and Languages (English, Burmese, …)
- Last but not the least, a zillion thanks to my “Let Oo Sayas” (လက်ဦးဆရာ my beloved parents).
My Parents

Studying Languages

Studying English

I had to read / study
- Tom Thumb’s Essays
- A Student’s Companion
- Oxford English Dictionary (OED — various sizes and editions)
- Chamber’s Dictionary (used in Scrabble tournaments)
- Rhyming Dictionary
- Word Power / Vocabulary in [six weeks, 21 days, …]
- Idioms (book present from my cousin uncle U “Eric” Than Lwin)
- They helped me improve my writing and communication skills.
- Thanks to all the authors, who are my implicit teachers.
- Still learning (especially during the “Shelter at Home” due to the COVID-19 Pandemic)
- Listen to the daily offering by Blinkist.com
- Listen and/or read Merriam Webster’s wotd (word of the day) pod cast
Miscellaneous
- See posts on “Myanmar Sar“
- See posts on “Pali“
- See posts on “Languages“
Studying Computers

Dr. Chit Swe (GBNF)

Dr. Chit Swe
- Sayagyi was my mentor at UCC.
- He invited over renowned computer scientists [led by Professor Harry D. Huskey, Pioneer in Computer Hardware, Software and Teaching] and mathematicians [e.g. Professor Frank Harary, Expert in Graph Theory] to Rangoon to hold seminars and to design courses in computer science and applications.
  Michael Stonebraker (then at UC Berkeley) gave a short course on Ingres (an early Relational Data Base Management System) at UCC. A few years back, he won the prestigious “ACM Turing Award” (which is considered as the equivalent of Nobel Prize in Computing).
- He taught us to use CPM/PERT (Critical Path Method/Programme Evaluation and Review Technique) for the various projects.
- Saya asked me to assist in several of his projects.
  To name a few,
  I was a translator/ reviewer for CTK (Children’s Treasury of Knowledge)
  I served as an editor for “High School Mathematics”
  I was a member of TOSS (Team Of System Specialists)
- Saya passed away in November 2019, but his Legacy as Pioneer for Computer Systems, Application and Education in Burma will last forever.
Sydney 2006

U Soe Paing (EE, UCC)

U Soe Paing
- Saya was my mentor at RIT and UCC.
- Together with Saya U Myo Min and Saya U Ko Ko Lay (GBNF), they taught degree and diploma courses in computer science, and also conducted courses in computer programming, computer orientation, to name a few.
- The sayas asked me to be their assistant.
- Saya U Soe Paing also allowed Saya U Aung Zaw and me to co-author texts, guides and manuals used at UCC.
Publications
- Guardian
  Thanks to U Soe Myint (Chief Editor)
- Working People’s Daily (WPD)
  Thanks to U Ko Lay (Chief Editor) and Daw Khin Swe Hla (Editor)
- Forward magazine
  Thanks to Bohmu Ba Thaw (Maung Thaw Ka, Chief Editor) and U Sein Hla (Editor)
- Pan magazine
  Burmese publication
- Veda magazine
  Published by BARB
- Swel Daw Yeik Sar Saung
  Commemorative Issues for SPZP-2002, SPZP-2007 and SPZP-2010 in Singapore
  Thanks to Saya U Moe Aung (Tekkatho Moe War)
- Swel Daw Yeik Magazine
  Commemorative Issues for SPZP-2012 and Shwe YaDu (2014)
  Thanks to Saya U Moe Aung (Tekkatho Moe War)
- RUBC magazine
  Commemorate issue for 90th Anniversary of the founding of RUBC
- BAPS Newsletter
  Contributing Editor
- Dhammananda Newsletter
  Contributing Editor
- Paying Homage to Sayadaw U Silananda
  Contributing Editor
- Encyclopedia of Asian American Folklore and Folklife
  Contributor to the Burmese American section
- National Foreign Languages Center
  Language Expert for the Burmese Language Project (Reading and Listening Comprehension)
- RIT Alumni International Newsletter
  Contributing Editor for 21 years
- hlamin.com
  3000+ articles
- Facebook
  Owner, Admin or Moderator of selected Facebook Groups
- Video Broadcasts
  Archived in Facebook and my You Tube Channel
Volunteering

I gained experience by volunteering as
- Several organizations in Myanmar and USA
- EC, Joint Secretary and Secretary of RIT EE Association
- Contributing Editor of RIT English Newsletter
- Treasurer and Vice Captain of RUBC
- Translator / Interpreter at Meditation Retreats
- Organizer, SPZP-2000
- Coordinator, World wide SPZPs in Singapore and Myanmar
- Docent at the Computer History Museum (at Mountain View, California
- Contributing Editor of the materials taught at the Summer Dhamma Camp at Dhammananda Vihara (at Half Moon Bay
- Area Governor, Club Coach, Contest Chair, Test Speaker, Club Ambassador at Toastmasters International
- Editor of several publications by Sayadaws (e.g. U Jotalankara) and friends (e.g. U Aung Zaw)
- Language expert at National Language Center
- Administrator and/or Moderator of selected Facebook Pages
- Owner and content creator of selected web sites (e.g. hlamin.com)
Parents and Ancestors

Last but not the least, my heartfelt thanks to my beloved parents and their philanthropic forebears for instilling me the passion to help humanity in general and to my alma mater. They believed that “Any thing that’s worth doing is worth doing well.”

Pay Back
- My beloved spouse told me that I should pay back to my alma mater, mentors and my beloved land.
- She reminded me that I should take care of my health to enjoy quality time with our Life Savers : Chit Sa Noe ချစ်စနိုး and Po Lone ဖိုးလုံး
- I had paid back to my alma mater RIT where I studied from 1964 – 1969 by volunteering as Messenger and Organizer for 21 years. e.g. For SPZP-2000, I wrote 64 “Countdown to the Reunion” and 36 “Post_Reunion”.
- In 2018, I wrote “Memories of UCC” . I wrote a Summary for the magazine to commemorate the 30th anniversary of ICST.
- To commemorate the 19th anniversary (in April 2018) for “RIT Alumni International Newsletter” and the 45th wedding anniversary (in June 2018), I wrote several hundred posts covering a variety of topics.
- Since then, I have completed 3000+ posts. I have revised most of them with the feedback provided by my readers (including Dr. Khin Maung U, Dr. Nyunt Wai (Victor), Dr. Thane Oke Kyaw Myint, U Khin Maung Zaw).
- In April/May 2019, I celebrated 20th Anniversary as Founder-Editor of RIT Alumni International Newsletter
- In November 2019, I was invited as a Panelist to the 5th ILF (Irrawaddy Literary Festival) held in Mandalay.
- In December 2019, I attended the SPZP and Reunion Dinner of RIT 69er’s Golden Jubilee of graduation.
- I was invited to attend the 6th Acariya Pu Zaw Pwe of ICST / UCSY and the Annual mini-gathering of UCC Alumni.
- In January 2020, I was invited as a Special Guest for the 2020 PSA (Public Speakers’ Association) Tour to six cities in Upper Myanmar.
- I am adding / revising posts for hlamin.com and share some of them via Facebook pages (e.g. Life Long Learning, RIT Updates, RU Centennial) and my You Tube Channel.
- I am a Dreamer.
  I believe, “If one can dream, others will fulfill.”
Youtube

Posts
- Garawa
- Parents
- Publications
- RIT
- SPZP
- UCC
December 12, 2025
Six Questions (Talk)
by Hla Min

Updated : Dec 2025

Video Broadcast on January 7, 2021

U Hla Min

Commonly Asked Questions

မေးခွန်း ခြောက် ခု
- Who
- To whom
- When
- Where
- Why
- How
Sixth Buddhist Council

ဆဌသံဂါယနာ
- Questions by Mahasi Sayadaw
- Reply by Mingun Tipitaka Sayadaw
Miscellaneous အထွေထွေ
- How and Why I created the Site hlamin.com
- Rudyard Kipling
- Guideline for reporters
- Feasibility studies
- Plan of operation : Implementation
December 8, 2025
December 1920 (Talk)
by Hla Min

Updated : Nov 2025

Video Broadcast

Rangoon University

In December 1920, there were three significant events.
- On December 1, 1920, Rangoon University was established with Rangoon College and Judson College as the constituent colleges. The colleges are also known by other names (e.g. Government College, Baptist College)
- On December 5, 1920, the First RU Students’ Strike took place. They protested the 1920 Rangoon University Act as too narrow and restrictive.
- On December 26, 1920, Saya U Ba Toke was born as a Phwa Bet Taw of the above two.
Rangoon University (RU)
- Initially had three Faculties and eight departments (including Law)
- Initially had six professors
- RU gradually extended its offerings (beyond Science and Arts)
- The opening of engineering classes was planned around 1923 and executed in 1924.
- In 1927, the first batch of engineering students (who had Bachelors degree) graduated with the “accelerated courses” option.
- In 1928, the second batch of engineering students (who joined after finishing the I.Sc.) graduated.
- RU was closed from 1942 to 45.
  RU Silver Jubilee was celebrated much later (and without high key).
- RU celebrated the Golden Jubilee (GJ) in 1970. Dr. Aung Gyi (Professor of Civil Engineering) and U Thet Lwin (Burmese saya at the Institute of Economics) were some of the GJ organizers. The RIT Ah Nu Pyinnya Shins took part in the GJ Entertainment Program as “Swel Daw Yeik Troupe“.
  The term “Swel Daw Yeik” became synonymous with RIT [its predecessors and its successors]. Swel Daw Yeik Ah Nyeint (စွယ်တော်ရိပ်အငြိမ့် with Minthamees မင်းသမီး and Lu Shwin Daws လူရွှင်တော်), Htee Yein (ထီးယိမ်း RIT Belles with colorful Parasols) and Da Bin Daing Ah Ka (တပင်တိုင်အက) were hits at the GJ celebration.
  I was a volunteer member of the “Zay Nay Yar Cha Hta Yay” subcommittee headed by Saya U Hla Tun Aung (Geography). Those who applied for stalls and/or stage included Actor Maung Maung Tar (promoting his make up) and the then amateur band “Playboys” requesting a high stage (for security concerns).
- RU celebrated the Diamond Jubilee in 1995.
- RU celebrated the “Yar Pyie Ah Kyo” in December 2019. The opening song was “Mya Kyun Nyo” composed by Maung Ngwe Hlinne (Saya U Thet Lwin).
- RU Centennial Celebrations were planned for November and December of 2020.
  Due to the pandemic, many events were held virtually.
  Kyemon and Myanar Ah Lin newspapers featured articles about RU. The TV stations featured interviews, songs …
First RU Students’ Strike
- Eleven “senior” students led the Boycott of the Rangoon University Act of 1920.
- They were unhappy with the restrictions of the RU Act and decided to hold a boycott (strike) on December 7, 1920.
- Due to a news leak, the protests were moved to December 5, 1920.
- The strike resulted in the establishment of Amyotha Kyaung (National Schools) and Amyotha Kaw Leik (National College). The event is celebrated as Ah Myo Tha Aung Pwe Nay (National Day).
  The Burmese date (10th Waning day of Tazaungmon) is used for the Celebration.
- Arzani U Razak was an early graduate of the National College. He served as Principal of a National School in Mandalay. He became Minister of Education in Bogyoke Aung San’s cabinet.
- Prime Minister U Nu, United Nations Secretary General U Thant and Ahmyotha Pyinnya Wun / Educator / Writer U Po Kyar are notable sayas from the National Schools.
- The boycott was responsible for the amendments to the RU Act. e.g. opening of schools for engineering and medicine,
- A pillar was set up on Shwe Dagon Pagoda in memory of the Boycott.
Sayagyi U Ba Toke (Dec 26, 1920 – Dec 2, 2020)
- He is one of the oldest and senior sayas. Some senior sayas (e.g. Daw Hla May / Anne Sine) passed away in early 2020.
- Received A.M (Master of Arts in Mathematics) from Harvard University.
- Served as Assistant Lecturer, Lecturer and Professor of Mathematics at RU and RASU.
- Promoted to Rector, MASU.
- With his own volition, he transferred to RIT as Professor of (Engineering) Mathematics.
- As a Saya of engineering sayas (e.g. Dr. Aung Gyi, U Min Wun and U Khin Aung Kyi), he was invited to attend SPZP-2000 and give a speech.
- Saya attended all SPZPs except SPZP-2002 (which he had to forgo due to Sayagadaw’s health).
- Played Chinlon and Soccer.
- Co-chair of RU Sports Council
  Managed the Soccer program.
- Headed the Burmese delegation to the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.
- Until his 80s, Saya was active
  (e.g. walk to Shwe Dagon Pagoda with his dhamma friends).
- In his 90s, Saya had physical limitations, but his mental faculty was strong as ever.
- Saya Dr. Khin Maung Swe (Tekkatho Maung Thin Char, GBNF) interviewed Saya.
  Sayama Daw Myint Myint Khaing (daughter of Arzani Mahn Ba Khaing) transcribed the tapes. The book covering Sayagyi’s Life Journey was published by the RU Thin Char Mi Thar Su for Sayagyi’s 80th birthday.
- Sayagyi gave me an autographed copy.
Two Sayagyis

U Ba Toke & U Ba Than
- Pu Zaw Pwe (PZP) — paying homage to mentors — is a noble tradition. They are also known as Saya Pu Zaw Pwe and Acariya Pu Zaw Pwe.
- There have been micro-PZPs, mini-PZPs and grand PZPs.
- Saya U Ba Than (born on October 2, 1930) usually visits and pay homage to his saya Sayagyi U Ba Toke at least once every year.
Paying homage to Sayagyi U Ba Toke
- During my visits to Yangon, I paid homage to Sayagyi U Ba Toke.
- On one visit, Sayagyi gave me an autographed copy of “Life Journey of Mathematics Professor Sayagyi U Ba Toke”.
  The book was written by Saya Dr. Khin Maung Swe (Tekkatho Maung Thin Char, GBNF) based on his interviews with Sayagyi U Ba Toke. It also covers the early Thin Char Sayagyis. The book was published by Rangoon University Thin Char Mi Thar Su for Sayagyi’s 80th birthday.
- In January 2017, Pansy Ba Toke (Thynn Thynn, ChE 74) asked her son-in-law and daughter to pick up Sayagyi U Ba Than, Saya U Tin Htut and me at Winner Inn to see her father Sayagyi U Ba Toke.
  Sayagyi had some problems with mobility and vision, but his mind remains crisp and clear.
- Pansy was a member of the Swel Daw Yeik “Htee Yein” at the Rangoon University Golden Jubilee in 1970.She has offered transportation to the Sayas who want to visit her father.
- Sayagyi sometimes defer celebrating his birthday so that his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren — far and near — could join the celebration.
- Sayagyi is pre-deceased by
  his beloved spouse, his second son (Soe Win, 6th out of his 8 children) and his second daughter (Kitty, 3rd out of his 8 children)
U Ba Toke & family
November 2, 2025
Prize And Award (Talk)
by Hla Min

Updated : Aug 2025

Video Broadcast on January 16, 2021

U Hla Min

Nobel Prize
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Medicine
- Literature
- Peace
Awards (considered equivalent to Nobel Prize)
- “Nobel Prize in” Economics
- ACM Turing Award (in Computing)
- Field Medal (in Mathematics)
Prizes at School
- Highest score in a test or examination
- Prize for reciting poems (e.g. Mingalar Kabyar)
- Prize for good handwriting
- Prize for good behavior
- Prize for sports events
- Collegiate Scholarship (for top students in Matriculation examination)
Rangoon University Boat Club (RUBC)
- In the early days, RUBC awarded cups to the winning teams.
- The President of the Union of Burma donated the “President’s Challenge Cup for Inter-Club Eights.”
  In the inaugural competition, RUBC beat the combined team of Calcutta Lake Club and Calcutta University Rowing Club.
- The Prime Minister of the Union of Burma donated the “Prime Minister’s Challenge Cup for Inter-Club Fours.”
- The Challenge Cups are listed in the commemorative issue for the 90th Anniversary for the founding of RUBC.
- Sir Arthur Eggar donated a Pewter Cup for the Senior Novices.
  The Senior Novice Winners receive a brooch.
- Gold, silver and bronze medals were awarded in the latter days.
  For obvious reasons, the medals are plated.
  P. Orr Tun Yin was a primary supplier of the cups and medals.
  U Hla Din and sons became the secondary source.
Soccer
- For World Cup, there was Jules Rimet Trophy.
- For soccer in Burma, there was “Dunlop Shield (Daing)”
Number of Medals
- In some competitions, the two losing semi-finalists are awarded Joint Third prize.
  So, the number of bronze medals can be higher than the number of gold medals.
- Due to the introduction of tie-breakers in most sports, we rarely have joint champions.
  In a few instances (e.g. the clock cannot discriminate the two winners), two gold medals were awarded to the joint champions.
Miscellaneous
- Fellowship
- Lifetime Achievement Awards
- National Awards
- Literary Awards
August 11, 2025
My English Teachers (Talk)
by Hla Min

Updated : Aug 2025

Video Broadcast on January 8, 2021

Hla Min

Introduction
- Private Boundary Road School
  Daw Ku Paw, Daw Kywe, Daw Yi Yi, Daw Khin Khin Aye
- St. Paul’s High School
  Ms. A Benjamin, Mrs. V Boudville, Ms. Amelia Kyi (Miss Hong Kong), Brother Xavier, Brother Austin
- I.Sc. (A)
  Daw Tinsa Maw-Naing, Daw Khin Khin Kyi
- 2nd BE
  Mr. Des Rodgers (Primary), Sao Kan Gyi, U Khin, U Win Mra
Saya Des

Saya Des
- Our main English Teacher in our 2nd BE Class in 1964 – 65.
- Chief Editor of the RIT English Association Newsletter.
- Core organizer of debates (in English) between 1st BE and 2nd BE students.
  e.g. “Money is the Root of All Evils”
  “Are we happier than our forefathers?”
- Played on the RIT Saya soccer team.
- Accomplished musician : guitarist and vocalist, a regular on the BBS Variety Show.
  Would often play with Saya U Win Mra (Burma’s Elvis Presley in his younger days).
- Won Singles and Doubles tournaments in Scrabble.
  Held at Guardian, YMCA and RIT.
- Did post-graduate studies in the UK.
- Moved to Canada.
- Taught “English as a Specialty Language” and other English courses.
- Set up a consultancy firm
- Published a book on English words that have been “selected” from contemporary news media and magazines. I helped catch some typos (which would go into an amendment).
- Conducted on-line courses to students (mostly outside Canada).
- Published two books.
- The first book selected words from the contemporary publications (news media and magazines), provided definitions and usage.
  Synonyms and antonyms are given.
- Sent his book by air mail.
  Sadly, I received only the envelope.
  So he sent a second time using registered/insured option.
  The mailing costs are prohibitive.
  Cost more than the sales price of the book.
- E-mailed back typos in the book to Saya.
  They will be corrected in a future edition.
Related Posts
- Memories of PBRS
- Memories of SPHS
- Articles on RIT English
  by Saya Des
- RIT English Sayas and Sayamas
  by Saya U Khin
- Scrabble
- RIT Saya Soccer Team
  by Saya U Soe Paing
August 10, 2025
Metta (Talk)
by Hla Min

Updated : Aug 2025

Video Broadcast on January 10, 2021

Four Byamaso Taya
- Metta
  Unbounded Love / Loving Kindness
- Karuna
  Compassion
- Mudita
  Altruistic Joy or Sympathetic Joy
- Uppekkha
  Equanimity
Book by U Thu Kha

Metta
- Pali term
  Written in Burmese as Myitta
- Rendered as
  Unbounded Love
  Loving Kindness
- One of the four Bhamaso Taya or Bhama Vihara (along with Karuna, Mudita, and Uppekha)
- Practiced as a form of meditation
- U Silananda‘s book on Protective Verses has a section on how to practice Loving Kindness Meditation.
- Tipitaka Mingun Sayadawgyi recited the Two Methods of sending Metta.
  As mentioned in Metta Sutta
  Alternative: 528 “Metta” (13 x 4 x 12)
  They can be found on YouTube and CDs.
- “Metta Sutta” is one of the eleven Suttas in “Paritta Pali” (Protective Verses).
  Also known as Karaniya Metta Sutta
  Chanted at most Buddhist ceremonies.
- Myitta is covered along with Thitsar (Truth) in Dr. Min Tin Mon‘s book “Myitta and Thitsar“
- U Thu Kha wrote a book on Metta Sutta.
- U Jotalankara‘s book explains the 528 Metta.
- A Physics teacher said, “Myitta So Dar Ah Hlyar Ah Nan Ma Shee Bay Mei Ah Thwar Ah Pyan Shee Bar Thay Dae.”
- Metta is also used as a name or part of a name.
- Metta is a Myanmar comedian.
- Mettananda Vihara is a monastery in Northern California.
  Moved from Central Avenue, Fremont to Castro Valley.
- Metta Vihari is an association that performs Chanting, and also offers food dana at selected gatherings.
Practicing Metta

By Way of LOCATION:
- May I be well, happy and peaceful.
- May all beings in this house be well, happy and peaceful.
- May all beings in this area be well, happy and peaceful.
- May all beings in this city be well, happy and peaceful.
- May all beings in this country be well, happy and peaceful.
- May all beings in this world be well, happy and peaceful.
- May all beings in this universe be well, happy and peaceful.
- May all beings be well, happy and peaceful.
By Way of PERSONS:
- May I be well, happy and peaceful.
- May my teachers be well, happy and peaceful.
- May my parents be well, happy and peaceful.
- May my relatives be well, happy and peaceful.
- May my friends be well, happy and peaceful.
- May the indifferent persons be well, happy and peaceful.
- May the unfriendly persons be well, happy and peaceful.
- May all meditators be well, happy and peaceful.
- May all beings be well, happy and peaceful.
Metta Sutta
- Third sutta in “Paritta Pali”
- also referred to as Karaniya Metta Sutta
- Desirable qualities of a Practitioner
- Loving Kindness Meditation
- Formal
  Translation from Pali into Burmese/Myanmar and English
- Informal
  Books by Saya U Thu Kha and Saya Dr. Mehm Tin Mon
Chanting

Two ways (as per Mingun Tipitaka Sayadawgyi)
- Referred in Metta Sutta
- 528 “Metta” (13 x 4 x 12)
Buddhist Dictionary
August 10, 2025
Medical Education (Talk)
by Hla Min

Updated : Aug 2025

Video Broadcast on January 31, 2021

Dt. Thane Oke Kyaw Myint
- LMP (Licensed Medical Practitioner)
- MBBS (Calcutta)
- MBBS (Rangoon) offered by the Faculty of Medicine, Rangoon University
- “Fast track” MBBS for LMP
- Medical Branch (of RU) in Mandalay
- MBBS (Mandalay)
- New Education System
  Institute of Medicine (1)
  Institute of Medicine (2)
  Mandalay Institute of Medicine
- MD
- Ph.D
- Membership
  MRCP, MRCOG …
- Fellowship
  FRCP, FRCS …
- Physicians / Medicine
  Col Min Sein (Dean)
  Major Shwe Zan
  Dr. Maung Gale (Dean)
  Dr. Maung Maung Gyi (Rector)
  Dr. U E (Rector)
  Dr. Hla Myint (Aba)
  …
- Surgeons
  Dr. Ba Than (Police Surgeon, MS of war-time RGH, Rector)
  Dr. Pe Nyun (Ped)
  Dr. Htut Saing (Ped)
  Dr. Maung Maung Taik(Forensic)
  Dr. Min Lwin (Ortho)
  …
August 10, 2025
Luyechun (Talk)
by Hla Min

Updated : Aug 2025

Video Broadcast on November 14, 2020

Inlay Luyechun in 1965

Introduction
- Luyechun is an award presented by the Ministry of Education to selected “outstanding students“.
- The initial program ran from 1964 to 1988.
- A new program was established a few years back.
- I was selected as RIT Luyechun in the summer of 1965.
- I was invited as a Guest Speaker to the Ngapali Luyechun Camp in the summer of 1988.
Summer of 1964
- The first Luyechun camp was opened at Ngapali in the summer of 1964.
- It was for Luyechuns for 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th standards.
Some Luyechuns
- Ko Win Myint (Mergui, UCC)
- Ko Win Aung (TTC, Mech 70, RIT Swimming and Water Polo)
- Ko Kyaw Zaw (TTC, EC72, GBNF)
- Ma Pwint Than (Loikaw, EP71)
- Ko Oak Soe Kha (IM1, Swimming and Water Polo)
- Ko Aung Myint (Mdy)
- Ko Tin Soe (Ygn, DSA, Attaché)
Summer of 1965
- The second Luyechun camp was opened at Inlay in the summer of 1965.
- For the first time, Luyechuns were selected for the Universities and Institutes.
Staff at Inlay Camp
- U Aung Gyi (Maths, MASU)
- Dr. Daw May May Yi (IM2)
- Daw Po (Burmese)
- Dr. Naing Tint San (Med Officer)
- U Khin Aung
- U Khin Maung Htwe
- U Than Tun Aung Hlaing
- Lu Nge Yay Yar / Youth Affairs
Some Luyechuns
- Ma Than Than Tin (Cherry Hlaing, First in Burma in 1964, IM1)
- Ko Khin Maung U (First in Burma in 1963, IM1)
- Ma Anita Aye Pe (IM1)
- Ko Kyaw Sein Koe (IM1, GBNF)
- Ko Thein Win (IM2)
- Ko Soe Aung / Soe Min Thein (IM2)
- Ko Tun Naung (BDS, Stereo)
- Ko Tin Hlaing (MASU, Le Dwin Tha Saw Chit, Literary Awards)
- Ma Khin Aye Myint (RASU)
- Ma Mu Mu Win (RASU)
- Ko Min Oo (Second in Burma in 1963, RASU, Mathematics Professor in Germany and Canada)
- Ko Ye Myint (RASU)
- Ma Khin Aye Than (RASU, GBNF)
- Ko / Maung Aye (RASU, Diplomat)
- Ko Mya Than (RASU)
- Ko Zaw Min (RIT)
- Ko Hla Min (RIT)
- Ma Khin Than Myint Tin (RIT)
- Ko Sein Shwe (RIT)
- …
- They attended the Inlay camp together with the 10th standard Luyechuns.
  Ko Than Sit (Sagaing, Liver Foundation, GBNF)
  Ko Uttam Singh (Myitkyina, RIT, NASA)
  Ko Win Myint (Letpadan, RIT, Bogyoke / Dy Minister)
  Ko Aung Myint (Mandalay)
  Ko Aung Kyaw Nyunt (Myingyan)
  Ko Kyaw Myint (Yamethin)
  Ko Kyaw Myint (Delta)
  Ko Nelson Kaw (Taunggyi)
  Ko Thein Lwin
  Ko Hla Kyaing (Yangon)
  …
- There were two other camps : Rangoon Combined Camp and Ngapali Camp (for the lower classes).
- The staff members from Lu Nge Yay Yar (Youth Affairs) were responsible for the logistics.
- Selected sayas and sayamas took charge of the Luyechuns.
  They include Dr. May May Yi (then at IM(2), later DG of BMRI), Daw Po (later Professor of Burmese), and U Aung Gyi (MASU Maths).
- There was a mishap when one student got injured during a “mandatory” exercise program.
- For this and other reasons, the later Camp Commandants were chosen from Sayagyis (e.g. U Ba Toke).
Front : Than Sitt, Sein Shwe, Min Oo, Nelson Kaw, Kyaw Myint
Back : Soe Aung, Aung Kyaw Nyunt, Aung Shwe, Hla Min, U Khin Aung

Front : Than Sitt, Aung Kyaw Nyunt, Min Oo
Back : Soe Aung, Kyaw Myint, Sein Shwe, Ye Myint, Hla Min

Front : Hla Min
Back : Aung Myint, Aung Kyaw Nyunt, Tin Maung Htwe, Ye Myint, Sein Shwe
- Tekkatho Tun Naung (1st year BDS, madolin) and Ko Sein Shwe (4th BE Mech, dobat, harmonica, flute) were some of the entertainers for the Luyechun concert. U Aung Gyi (Maths, MASU) wrote the “Than Gyurt”.
- Ko Tin Hlaing (Le Dwin Thar Saw Chit, 1st year Burmese, MASU) was a notable contributor to the daily pamphlets.
- Some high school Luyechun students later joined RIT. They include Ko Win Myint (later Bogyoke), Ko Aung Win (later Saya), Uttam Singh (later Ph.D working at NASA), Ma Pwint Than (later EPC), …
- The guest lecturers include Saya U Thein Han (Zawgyi), Saya Dr. Nyi Nyi, and U Thu Ta (Met and Hydro DG).
- Trips include Lawpita Dam and selected factories and departments.
Miscellaneous
- Htut Kwan
- 7-time winner
- 6-time winner
- …
- 2-time winner
- Association
- Gatherings
- FB Group
- Support new generation of LYC
- Donation for prevention / treatment of COVID
- Database of LYC
- Active members
- GBNF (Gone But Not Forgotten)
Guest Lecturers in 1965
- Dr. Nyi Nyi (Secretary / Dy Minister)
- U Thu Ta (DG, Met and Hydro)
- U Thein Han (Zawgyi)
- …
Guest Lecturers in 1987/88
- U Kyaw Myint (DHE)
- U Hla Min (UCC/DCS/ICST)
- …
Luyechun Association
- A few years back, Luyechun (1964-1988) Association was formed.
  The association meets one or more times a year.
- There have been Annual Dinner Gatherings.
- It has a Facebook group.
- There are “Then and Now” photos of some Luyechuns.
- Some are “Hturt Kwan” (Multiple) Luyechuns.
  Some were selected Luyechun for a consecutive number of years.
  A few won the award six or seven times.
- Some Luyechuns have passed away.
- Dr. Kyaw Sein Koe (IM 1) passed away early.
- H.E. U Myint Thaung and U Myint Thin (M71, RIT) are some Luyechuns who passed away recently.
Another Trip to Inlay in October 1965
- As part of the award, one received a 50% travel discount.
- During the October holidays in 1965, I took on the offer from Ko Aung Kyaw (Peter Pe, SPHS, star in one movie) to join him and Ko Maung Maung Aye (IM(1), GBNF) to visit his cousin doctor in Inn Paw Khone (Inlay village).
- I visited Phaung Daw-U again with a difference (as expressed in my poem).
PHAUNG DAW-U FESTIVAL

Phaung Daw-U, oh Burma’s grandeur
Can truly make our hearts sublime
Its mystic charm and rhymeless splendor
Have firmly stood the test of time

It lies deep in the heart of people
It gives them courage and inspiration
No wonder this festival has no equal
It promises joy and veneration

On board the Karaweik so scintillating
Stood the four images of Lord Buddha
For the Noble Truth are we vindicating?
What lies deep under the completed tour?

But one statue was left behind
Because in writings we do find
That should it ever leave the shrine
There will be thunder and storm
Thus a happy reunion on the morn of the full moon of Thadinkyut

From floating islands the leg rowers came
To take part in the race
With their muscular frame, with might and main
Their oars flashing at a rapid pace

Festivities last all night long
Dances to the company of ozi and gong
Oh, prayers that fill the cool evening air
May loving kindness prevail everywhere

Last Trip to Inlay in January 2020
- I was invited to join the 2020 Professional Speakers Association (PSA) Tour to selected cities in Upper Myanmar.
- Several hotels sponsored part of the tour and/or provided discount rates to the Tour group.
- At the end of the tour, we visited Inlay.
  Two PSA sayas provided a short training course for the employees of the hotel.
August 10, 2025
Karuna, Mudita, Uppekha (Talk)
by Hla Min

Updated : Aug 2025

Video Broadcast on January 11, 2021

Four Byamaso Taya
- Metta
  Unbounded Love / Loving Kindness
- Karuna
  Compassion
- Mudita
  Altruistic Joy or Sympathetic Joy
- Uppekkha
  Equanimity
Karuna
- Pali term
- Rendered as Compassion
- One of the four Bhamaso Taya
- Buddha is called “The Compassionate One”
- Mahayana Buddhists emphasize the importance of Compassion
- Sayadaw U Sobhana (GBNF) had four Indonesian siblings as his students.
  Named one of them Karuna.
  She was present at Sayadaw’s Last Journey.
- U Moe Myint (M76) and several alumni are members of the “Karuna Ah Thinn” in Singapore.
  One activitiy is to help the needy for the Last Journey of their loved one.
- We saw an outpouring of Karuna in the relief efforts for Disaster Recovery (e.g. Cyclone Nargis)
Practicing Karuna
- May suffering ones be suffering-free
- And the fear-struck fearless be
- May the grieving shed all grief
- And all beings find relief
Mudita
- Pali term.
- Rendered as Altruistic Joy or Sympathetic Joy
- One of the four Bhamaso Taya
- One should feel joyful when one hears good news about others.
Myanmar Mudita Sar Saung
- Saya U Nyunt Htay (Met73) is Chief Editor
- Contributor : Tekkatho Moe War (U Moe Aung)
Upekkha
- Pali term
- Rendered as Neutral [Feeling]
- Also translated as Equanimity
- One of the four Bhamaso Taya
In a loose usage in Burmese, “Upekkha Shu” means “ignore”. It is not representative of the importance of Upekkha, which provides a balance of life and avoids the two extremes stated in the Dhammacakka Sutta

It is non-trivial to sense Upekkha while practicing Vipassana (Insight) Meditation.

Feelings may be be categorized as
- Pleasant Feeling
- Unpleasant Feeling
- Non-Pleasant and Non-Unpleasant Feeling
Upekkha is synonymous with “Non-Pleasant and Non-Unpleasant Feeling”.

Buddhist Dictionary
August 10, 2025
English Study 2 (Talk)
by Hla Min

Updated : Aug 2025

Video Broadcast on January 23, 2021

U Hla Min

Courses and/or Tests
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
- English as a Second Language (ESL)
- English as a Specialty Language (ESL)
My English Teachers
- I.Sc.(A)
  Daw Khin Kyi Kyi
  Daw Tinsa Maw Naing
- RIT
  Saya Des Rodgers
  Saya U Khin
  Saya U Win Mra
Some Reference Books
- Idioms
- Proverbs
- How to improve your diction
- Rhyming Dictionary
August 10, 2025