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  • Patthana

    It is the 7th text in Abhidhamma

    Book of Conditional Relations

    1. Root Condition
    2. Object Condition
    3. Predominance Condition
    4. Proximity Condition
    5. Contiguity Condition
    6. Co-nascence Condition
    7. Mutuality Condition
    8. Dependence Condition
    9. Strong-Dependence Condition
    10. Pre-nascence Condition
    11. Post-nascence Condition
    12. Repetition Condition
    13. Kamma Condition
    14. Resultant Condition
    15. Nutriment Condition
    16. Faculty Condition
    17. Jhana Condition
    18. Path Condition
    19. Association Condition
    20. Disassociation Condition
    21. Presence Condition
    22. Absence Condition
    23. Disappearance Condition
    24. Non-Disappearance Condition

    Patthana in Daily Life

    Subtitle : An introduction to the Law of Conditionality
    Author : U Hla Myint
    Publisher : Tathagata Meditation Center, 2010

    CONTENTS

    Introduction

    Root condition : Hetu-paccayo
    Fascination (Sense-object) condition : Arammana-paccayo
    Predominance condition : Adhipati-paccayo (sahajata, arammana)
    Continuity condition : Ananatara-paccayo
    Contiguity condition : Samanantara-paccayo
    Co-nascence condition : Sahajata-paccayo
    Mutuality condition : Annamanna-paccayo
    Dependence condition : Nissaya-paccayo (shajata, purejata)
    Strong-dependence condition : Upanissaya-paccayo (aramana, anantara, pakatupa)
    Pre-nascence condition : Purejata-paccayo (vatthu, araammana)
    Post-nascence condition : Pacchajata-paccayo
    Repetition condition : Asevana-paccayo
    Kamma condition : Kamma-paccayo (shahajata, mamakkhanika)
    Resultant condition : Vipaka-paccayo
    Nutriment condition : Ahara-paccayo (sahajarta, kabalikara)
    Faculty condition : Indriya-paccayo (shajata, rupajivita, vatthu-purejata)
    Jhana condition : Jhana-paccayo
    Path condition : Magga paccayo
    Association condition : Samapyutta-paccayo
    Disassociation condition : Vipayutta-apccayo (sahajata, pacchajata, vatthupurejata)
    Presence condition : Atthi-apccayo (sahajata, pacchajata, vatthupurejata)
    Non-disappearance condition : Avigata-paccayo
    Absence condition : Natthi-paccayo
    Disappearance condition : Vigata-apccayo

    Conclusion

    Resources

    • Patthana Theikpan (College)
    • Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced Courses on Patthana
    • A Manual of Abhidhamma
    • Charts, illustrations, mnemonics
    • Computer programs to study Patthana
    • Tri-lingual book (in Pali, Myanmar, and English)
  • Email

    Email

    When one is sending e-mail to specified recipients, one is pushing one’s message to others. The intended recipients may (a) welcome your message (b) defer to check your message (c) may ignore your message (d) flag your message as “junk” …

    Some e-mail systems send acknowledgement for important messages. Some may ask you to verify for the first time. E-mail systems may maintain “Black lists” and “White lists”.

    Some have multiple e-mails either with different email providers (e.g. Gmail and Yahoo mail) or even with a single email (e.g. one for private, another for business).

    Some email systems provide encryption.

    In one of my jobs, we could not specify sensitive information in e-mails.

    Do not assume that your deleted e-mail is gone forever. There is logical deletion and physical deletion. Even with physical deletion, copies of the e-mail may still linger in one or more mail servers and backup devices.

    Email providers will scan your e-mail (e.g. using AdSense or a Recommended System) to offer you targeted advertisements.

    U Khin Maung Zaw (KMZ, EC76) wrote :

    (1) One of the surprises we discovered while on an IBM mainframe system is that a small file which keep track of the email system had the heaviest activity. Part of this small checked the flags, like who in your distribution list had seen/viewed your message. We then acquired a SSD, Solid State Device, mainly for passing files and this email network file on SSD, and saw the high improvement in the overall performance.

    Heard from the grapevine that, later email systems attempted as such but it did not scale well as the user population exploded.

    (2) One of my directors at the time proudly let his subordinates know that he had no more than 20 messages in his inbox at any given time. Of course, he spent some time deleting them as they came in,

    (3) In my last company, email system had come very close to abuse, thousand or more messages a day, and people spent hours a day just for going through daily mails, this is even with the files. There are many times that you could even go through messages from immediate manager.

    Many of these messages originated from plethora of monitoring systems, hardware/infrastructural /applications, drove people nuts.

    (4) When we first started in my last company, in late 90s, everyone (not in the executive levels) had the inbox size of 20MB. It became minuscule as soon as we had, notifications came every day to remove/archive the old messages. In the mid-2010s the inbox size was at 250MB, that’s in Office365.

  • Swel Daw Yeik

    Origin

    According to Saya U Moe Aung (EE 63, Tekkatho Moe War), the term “Swel Daw Yeik” was first accepted as a synonym for RIT in 1970 (Golden Jubilee of the establishment of Rangoon University). Saya is an outstanding writer/poet, editor/publisher, “Ah Nu Pyinnyar Shin”, …

    Swel Daw Yeik Ah Nyeint

    It is a premier feature of the RIT-related gatherings (e.g. Singapore Thingyan, World wide SPZPs).

    Swel Daw Yeik Sar Saung

    It was issued for SPZP-2002, SPZP-2007, and SPZP-2010 held in Singapore.

    Tekkatho Moe War (Saya U Moe Aung) served as Chief Editor of the SDY Sar Saungs.

    My poem “SAYA PU ZAW PWE” was reprinted as Back Cover of the SDY Sar Saung for SPZP-2002.

    My poem “SWE DAW YEIK” was published in the SDY Sar Saung for SPZP-2007.

    My article “A Short and Sad Clip : EE Sayas” was published in the SDY Sar Saung for SPZP-2010.

    Swel Daw Yeik Magazine

    It was issued for SPZP-2012, Shwe YaDu 2014 and SPZP-2016.

    Swel Daw Yeik Foundation

    It evolved from brain storming sessions for helping past, present, and future Burmese/Myanmar engineers.

    The initial scope was to provide (some) health care to eligible sayas and sayamas (60+ years, 7+ years of service) using only the interest money of the Health Care Fund.

    The balance of “Steeve and Helen Kay Health Care Fund for RIT Sayas” was transferred to SDYF.

    U Khin Maung Tun is a Big Donor to SDYF. He also served as President and hosted lunch meetings.

    Some alumni groups (e.g Swel Daw Thway) have provided funds to supplement (e.g. K50,000 per saya/sayama) the dana offering by SDYF.

    “Swel Daw Yeik Bulletin” was published by Saya U Moe Aung and team.

  • Electrical Engineering

    EE Association in 1965 – 66

    EE Association

    President : Saya U Kyaw Tun
    Vice President : Saya U Sein Aung
    Secretary : Ko Shwe Win
    Treasurer : Saya U Moe Aung
    Auditor : Saya U Sein Maung

    I served as a EC member.

    Hlyat Sit Sar Saung

    Sar Saung Committee

    Patron : Saya U Kyaw Tun
    Chief Editor : Saya U Moe Aung
    Associate Editors : U Myo Myint, U San Oo, Daw Than Yi
    Secretary : Ko Ye Win

    I served as a member

    EE Sayas

    EE Sayas

    Professor : Saya U Sein Hlaing

    One absentee

    Three sayas in deputation

    I wrote “A short and sad clip : EE Sayas” for the commemorative issue of Swel Daw Yeik Sar Saung for SPZP-2010

    Captions
    Burmese (in the mounted photos)
    English (added by yours truly) in the Description of the photo

  • Patthana in Daily Life

    Book

    • Subtitle : An introduction to the Law of Conditionality
    • Author : U Hla Myint
    • Publisher : Tathagata Meditation Center, 2010

    Contents

    • Introduction
    • Root condition : Hetu-paccayo
    • Fascination (Sense-object) condition : Arammana-paccayo
    • Predominance condition : Adhipati-paccayo (sahajata, arammana)
    • Continuity condition : Ananatara-paccayo
    • Contiguity condition : Samanantara-paccayo
    • Co-nascence condition : Sahajata-paccayo
    • Mutuality condition : Annamanna-paccayo
    • Dependence condition : Nissaya-paccayo (shajata, purejata)
    • Strong-dependence condition : Upanissaya-paccayo (aramana, anantara, pakatupa)
    • Pre-nascence condition : Purejata-paccayo (vatthu, araammana)
    • Post-nascence condition : Pacchajata-paccayo
    • Repetition condition : Asevana-paccayo
    • Kamma condition : Kamma-paccayo (shahajata, mamakkhanika)
    • Resultant condition : Vipaka-paccayo
    • Nutriment condition : Ahara-paccayo (sahajarta, kabalikara)
    • Faculty condition : Indriya-paccayo (shajata, rupajivita, vatthu-purejata)
    • Jhana condition : Jhana-paccayo
    • Path condition : Magga paccayo
    • Association condition : Samapyutta-paccayo
    • Disassociation condition : Vipayutta-apccayo (sahajata, pacchajata, vatthupurejata)
    • Presence condition : Atthi-apccayo (sahajata, pacchajata, vatthupurejata)
    • Non-disappearance condition : Avigata-paccayo
    • Absence condition : Natthi-paccayo
    • Disappearance condition : Vigata-apccayo
    • Conclusion

  • 40th Anniversary of UCC

    by Hla Min

    Updated : May 2025

    1971

    UCC was formally established in April, 1971.

    Saya Dr. Chit Swe (GBNF) was Founder Director.

    Dr. Chit Swe

    Saya U Soe Paing, Saya U Myo Min and Saya U Ko Ko Lay (GBNF) were the Managers of the Systems Division, Applications Division and Operations Division.

    U Soe Paing
    U Myo Min
    U Ko Ko Lay

    Reorganization

    After the reorganization, U Soe Paing managed the Operations and Systems Divisions. U Myo Min managed the Business Applications Division. U Ko Ko Lay managed the Scientific Applications Division.

    40th Anniversary

    The “40th Anniversary of UCC” in 2011 was the Reunion of Staff, Teachers (Past and Present) and Students.

    Daw Ngwe Tin, Aye Aye Myint and sisters, Maung Myint, who maintained the UCC building rooms were among the attendees.

    Saya Dr. Tin Maung (GBNF) was represented by his spouse and daughter.

    There was fun and laughter, music and dances, and good old memories.

    Daw Khin Lay Myint (GBNF) joined UCC as Secretary and then became an Administrator Officer.

    U Soe Myint (M72, GBNF) joined UCC as Operator. He served as Shift Lead, expert in Mechanical Drawing and AutoCAD, and retired as Pro-Rector of ICST. He came to see me during my last visit and shared his knowledge about U Lokanatha and Sayadaw’s financial support to buy the land for Kaba Aye Sun Lun Gu Kyaung. He gave me a “Chone Hte” (for monk). On the fateful day, he made two trips to the monastery, because he forgot his donation. He also visited his nephew and niece who had to have dialysis. May be because of his karma or because of the trips he tool that day, he passed away around 3 AM.

    U Soe Myint (3rd from Right)

    Khin Maung Zaw (KMZ) wrote :

    Ko Soe Myint Gyi was one of the very humble people I have ever known. He spoke very soft, never see him angry nor heard him raise his voice. Even though I am some years junior to him (he’s M72 and me EC76) he always treated me with dignity and respect. I really miss him, may his beautiful soul rest in peace.

  • U Aung Naing (Min69)

    Sad News in 2011

    Dear Ko Hla Min,

    Ko Aung Naing (Bahadur) Mining Engineer, our batch passed away on 14 August, 2011 at the age of 70.

    He was the Principal of the GTI (Taungyi / Aye Thar Yar).

    His funeral will be held on 4 PM today at Yaewai.

    With Metta,
    Aung Min (69 Mech)

    69ers who passed away in 2011

    • Aung Naing (Bahadhur, Min)
    • Chit Htun (Min)
    • Yin Kyu (M)

  • The Path Of Purification

    • Vissudhimaggarasa
    • An abridged edition of Bhikku Nyanamoli’s translation by :
    • Dr. Ottara Nyana
    • Head of the Birmingham Buddhist Vihara, UK
    • Publisher : Triple Gems Publication
    • First edition : 2011
    • PART I : VIRTUE (Sila)
    • Chapters 1 – 2
    • PART II : CONCENTRATION (Samadhi)
    • Chapters 3 – 13
    • PART II : UNDERSTANDING (Panna)
    • Chapters 14 – 23
    • Index
    • Glossary
    • Tables

  • March 5, 2011

    Dear Sayas and Colleagues,

    Saya U Soe Paing scanned selected magazines from the University Central Library.

    U Soe Paing

    In 2010, Ko Thein Swe (GBNF) emailed an old and asked if people can recognize the names and faces in the photo.

    Thein Swe (Rightmost)

    From Saya U Soe Paing (EE, UCC)

    I went to the Univ Central Library on Tuesday and managed to get scanned photos from the Eng Student Annual Magazines 51-52, 52-53, 56-57 and 60-61. Photos include photos of Sayas, students of that year. From these when can know about the Sayas at that year. We can also identify the students at that year.

    • U Sein Hlaing (Prof EE) was a final year student in 1951-52 and became an A/L starting 1952-53.
    • Saya U Tin Swe was a student in 1951-52 and 52-53. He was a member of the Eng Student Union and the victorious Prome Hall football team.
    • Ex-Burma Selected Footballer U Chan Tha (Chief Engineer, Roads, Rangoon Municipal) was the Captain.
    • U Khin Si husband of RIT Finance Officer Daw Yin Yin Htway and part time lecturer Textile; U Tin Si, U Khin Si’s brother and tennis doubles partnership that won RU as well as national championships were members of the Prome hall team.

    The 1956-57 magazine contains photos when the new Leik Khone Engineering Buildings were inaugurated in 1956 Nov by the Prime Minister at that time U Ba Swe.

    In the 1952-53 magazine I found out that Mr. Robert Hole (ex-EE, Highways, PWD,PWC,CC; uncle of Percy Maung Maung and uncle Bobby to me) was the English editor. I called Uncle Bobby and requested him to write something about his engineering student days, his teachers and fellow students. He agreed and asked for about three weeks time.

    I need to go back and to the UCL to get more info from the RIT handbook 1966-67 and photos from the Hlyat Sit Sar Saung.

    U Ba Than has donated some of his Engineering College photos to the MES library and I need to go there to check up on the photos.

    Best wishes
    SP

    Editor’s notes

    • An academic year usually spans two years. To save space and time, I had loosely used the end year (e.g. 69) instead of the start year and end year (e.g. 68 – 69).
    • In the early days, there were no “Instructors” (but only “Assistant Lecturers”) for the Faculty of Engineering. They are Gazetted officers.
    • Some of our sayas applied for States Scholarship before graduation. Some joined the faculty and were selected to do post-graduate studies.
    • The Halls would aggressively seek outstanding athletes (footballers, tennis players, rowers, …).
    • U Chan Tha is also RUBC Past Captain and Gold.
    • Bohmu Percy Maung Maung and his younger brother Ko Hugh are old crocs. Ko Percy is a class mate of Saya U Soe Paing at SPHS and Stanford.
    • Saya Dr. Yan Naing Lwin used to have a copy of the “Burmese state scholars in ’54”. The list includes Saya U Sein Hlaing, and Saya U Tin Swe.
    • Ko Benny Tan (M 70) used to have a copy of the “RIT Handbook” for 6x. I published the list of permanent and part-time sayas and sayamas in one of “RIT Alumni International Newsletter” updates.
    • Saya U Moe Aung (EE) used to have old copies of “Hlyat Sit Sar Saung” and RIT Annual magazines. He served as Chief Editor for both publications.
    • The late Saya Charlie Kaw (Tex) is believed to have brought along with him the projects of his final year students.
    • Hope sayas, sayamas and alums might be able to contribute to the “History of University Engineering Education in Burma/Myanmar” project.
    • Mr. Robert Hole had memory loss and was not able to write for HMEE-2012. His daughters taught at UCC, ICST and UCSY.

  • RU 11

    Geology

    Dr. Tha Hla

    Dr. Tha Hla
    • Ph.D. in Geology in UK
    • First native Professor at the Department of Geology.
    • Served as Interim Dean of Engineering.
    • Served as Rector, Rangoon University.
    • Retired after serving as UN Advisor in several countries.
    • Found jobs for several Burmese expatriates in Thailand.
    • Known for his discipline and integrity.
    • U Thadu, famous writer & director, tried to get “concession” from the Film Censor Board. Saya refused. U Thadu had to resubmit the film. U Thadu was surprised to learn that his movie received the Academy award (with the “blessing” of Saya). Saya told U Thadu that the two incidents are different, and that he had no grudge or bias.
    • Gave lessons on drinking.
      Told his guests, “You can choose whiskey, beer or any drink from the cabinets, but don’t let ‘Ah Yet’ become your master. Don’t add water/soda in the whiskey if you want good taste.”
    • Led by example. His jeep drove to meet the rowdy students trying to follow Ajala, the Nigerian agitator and was able to calm them.
    • Fought for his colleagues and students. When a Minister (in charge of the State Scholar Board) tried to “blacklist” is student Dr. Nyi Nyi for his political views, Saya offered to resign if his student was “punished”. During the minister’s trip overseas, the State Scholar Board selected Dr. Nyi Nyi.

    Dr. Maung Thein

    • Informed his students (including Ko Soe Myint) about the Computer Science degree courses being offered at UCC (under the aegis of RU Mathematics Department) and encouraged them to study Computer Science and Applications.
    • Transferred to Mandalay University. He asked Ko Soe Myint and me to give lectures for his staff (during the summer vacation). We overheard some young sayas thinking out loud, “Why is Saya Thein asking the two UCC guys to waste our free time?”
    • Became Professor at RASU. He asked UCC to conduct a short course at Mandalay Hall. Ko Soe Myint, I and a few others ran the course. Rumors spread that a young Minthamee from UCC would be teaching. Wonder what the reaction was when Pale Shein (Pearl), daughter of soccer star Kenneth Shein, showed up.

    U Ba Maw

    • Met Saya U Ba Maw, a lecturer, during our short course conducted at MASU.
    • Learned that U Ba Maw was being chastised by the higher authorities for collaborating research with foreigners. U Ba Maw and his students came cross ancient fossils (of Ramapiticus …) during their survey trip near Kyaukse. A US researcher, who heard the news, flew in to Burma, took photos and published about U Ba Maw’s findings. The news broke to US magazines (Time and/or Newsweek).

    Dr. Nyi Nyi

    Dr. Nyi Nyi
    • Protege of Dr. Tha Hla
    • Served as Deputy Minister of Education
    • Chair, UCC Project Implementation
    • Retired after working for UN
    • Pen name : Oak Aw

    U Ba Than Haq

    • Served as Professor.
    • Retired as Pro-Rector.

    RASU Geology

    Geology Sayas

    Miscellaneous

    • Geology offered “Gems” specialization. U Khin Maung Lay (GBNF) was an early graduate with the specialization.
    • Geology Department offered Diploma in Applied Geology (DAG) in the Thamaing Campus.
    • U Soe Myint (UCC) and Daw Win Win Than (UCC) studied Geology and Computer Science.

    RIT aspect

    • According to U Aw Taik Moh (C54), the Civil Engineering students (living in Prome Hall) had to go to the main Campus to take Geology. Since the students were late and did not pay attention, most of them ended up with C or C-
    • RIT had Geology as a supporting department.
    • U Ngwe Thein was Head of Geology.
    • I had a micro-reunion with Saya [Maung] San (who shopped at the Junior section at a Departmental Store in London during his studies in the UK) at SPZP-2012. He worked at RIT and in Bangkok.