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.
After graduation, he worked as Systems Engineer for IBM (International Business Machines) Burma, which rented / leased Unit Record Machines to selected Government Departments.
Later moved to USA
Retired from Montgomery County in Maryland
Posts
Demonetization of K100 Note
Do you believe in luck?
My Barber
My Life Journey
My Stories
Aunt
Uncle & Aunt
Taught at Psychology Department at Rangoon University
My poem “The Ngapali Beach” was published in Forward Magazine
Received 15 Kyats for the poem
Illustrator received 50 Kyats
Bohmu Ba Thaw was Chief Editor of the Forward Magazine. He jokingly asked me if I would be interested to join his staff.
U Sein Hla was Assistant Editor
Three Visits
My first visit was during my student days with my cousin Ko Thaung Lwin & friends. We stayed at U Tha Gyaw Wai’s Bungalow (managed by my uncle U Thet Toe).
At a nearby bungalow was the Amyotha Yoke Shin movie crew with U San Maung (Gerald, RUBC Gold & Coach). They were shooting a film starring Wah Wah Win Shwe and directed by U Min Naing. Ko Gerald asked me if I would be interested to join them on the way back to Rangoon via Taung Goke.
The ride on the truck over the Taung Goke Pass was rough and tough. At Taung Goke, we were hosted by a cinema owner. He offered the movie audience a free show if they could translate the Burmese titles into English. One submission was “Fly away bitter bird” (Pyan Lay dei Nget Khar ပျံလေတဲ့ဌက်ခါး).
The rest of the trip involved a boat ride after a long delay and a train ride.
My second visit was with my beloved spouse & two young sons. We stayed at Amyotha Yoke Shin Bungalow managed by U Mya Maung, elder brother of Saya U Tin Htut (M).
My third visit was as Guest Lecturer for Ngapali Luyechun Camp in 1988. I spent some time chatting with other Guest Lecturers including Saya U Kyaw Myint (DG of Higher Education, former Physics Professor at Mandalay).
I know a few people who have taken annual trips to Ngapali.
Inlay
Poem
Poem 2
My poem “Phaung daw-u Festival” was published in the Thadinkyut Supplement of the Working People’s Daily (WPD).
Received 15 Kyats for the poem
Four Visits
Inlay Luyechun
My first visit was as Luyechun to Inlay Khaung Daing Camp in the summer of 1965.
My second visit was as a guest of Peter Pe (SPHS) in October, 1965. Maung Maung Aye decided to join us. We were greeted at Nyaung Shwe by Thar Oo (Shan Pyay).
We stayed for a week in Inn Paw Khone in Inlay Lake. Peter’s cousins (including a medical doctor) hosted us. We attended the Phaung Daw-u Festival.
We then visited Taunggyi to see Peter’s uncle U Maung Maung Latt (Ah Matt Choke အမတ်ချုပ်of Nyaung Shwe Sawbwa ညောင်ရွှေစော်ဘွား). We attended the Mee Bone Byan Pwe မီးပုံးပျံပွဲ
My third visit was in the mid 2010’s via a Tour Company which arranged a Tour Guide, and car, a private boat and a night stay at a hotel in the Lake.
The photo shows a rainbow in the background.
Rainbow over Inlay
Sad to see the declining state of Inlay (e.g. low water level). We also spent some time in Taunggyi and the nearby cave in Ho Pone.
My fourth visit was in January 2020 as the last leg of PSA 2020 Tour. We stayed at a hotel near Inlay Lake. Two PSA members gave a short course to the hotel employees. Some went for the Hot Air Balloon ride. Some opted for a boat ride in the Inlay Lake.
Sydney
In June 2006, I visited Sydney, Australia to attend three mini-gatherings.
Annual Dinner of Engineers mostly RIT Alumni
Engg Dinner in Sydney
Gathering hosted by Saya U Aung Zaw (UCC) to pay respect to Sayagyi Dr. Chit Swe (Founder of UCC) and Sayagyi Dr. Freddie Ba Hli (National Advisor, Board Member of UCC)
UCC Alumni in Sydney
Lunch for Old Paulians in Olympic Park by Dr. Thann Naing (Bonnie Kywe, Geology)
Ko Tha Hlaing (EC83) is the son of Dr. Freddie Ba Hli and my cousin Daw Myint Thwe. He gave me the book “This is Sydney” as a present.
Book Present
Niagara Falls
Visited Nigara Falls twice.
My first visit to Niagara Falls two decades ago from the US side.
Ko Mya Aung, Ko Tin Ohn, Ko Mg Mg Myint and I rented a car and made a quick trip.
My second visit to Niagara Falls was made in July 2015.
Ivan Lee (M69) provided his Mercedes for a trip to Canada and the East Coast of USA.
Fred Thetgyi (M69) drove most of the journey so that Ivan could rest. On the way to Windsor, Canada, we visited Niagara Falls from the Canadian side.
Niagara 1
Niagara 2Niagara 3Niagara 4
UK
England
Peter
Hosts : Dr. Khin Tun (Peter) & Daw Win Mar (Reading, England)
Wales
Mg Mg Kyi
Hosts : U Maung Maung Kyi & Daw Khin May Than (Ogmore-by-the-sea, Wales)
See posts
Texas
Hosts
Dr. Ba Han
Dr. Ba Han & Daw Lillian (Fort Worth)
San Lin
U San Lin & Daw Hla Hla Myint (Dallas)
Myo Tin & KZO
U Myo Tin & Dr. Khine Zin Oo (Temple)
Seattle
KMZ
U Khin Maung Zaw (Side trips to Oregon & Vancouver)
East Coast
Maryland
East Coast Reunion
Dr. L Sein Myint
U Thein Han
U Thein Han & family
U Wynn Myint Aung & family
Washington, D.C.
U Htin Lin & family
Tri-State
U Aung Thu (New York)
Fred, Ivan, Tom
Ivan Lee (New Jersey) : Side trip to Canada & East Coast
Tom Liu & family (Connecticut)
Pennsylvania
Fred Thetgyi & family
Massachusetts
TAG, Maw
Dr. Tun Aung Gyaw & Daw Khin Maw Maw (also Cape Cod for their son’s wedding)
SoCal
U Tin Htut
Saya U Tin Htut & Daw Irene
Steeve
Steeve Kay (QTCM & KFF)
U Aung Khin
U Aung Khin & Daw The The
Daw Phyu Phyu Kyaw
U Tin Htoon, KMZ
U Tin Htoon & Daw Helen
Ed Saw
Canada
U Aung Khin
Sayagyi U Aung Khin (Windsor)
Dr. Aung Gyi
Sayagyi Dr. Aung Gyi & Daw Emma (Napean)
U Zaw Oo (Vancouver)
Singapore
Win Latt
U Win Latt
TAW
U Tin Aung Win & Daw Wah
Ngwe Soe
U Ngwe Soe & Daw Nu Nu Yee (Side trip to Jahore & Malecca)
Kyu, Pale
U Zaw Tun & Daw Kyu Kyu
Pale Shein & Ko Ye
KMM
U Khin Maung Myint
Myanmar
5th Irrawaddy Literary Festival
ILF
Host : ILF Board
2020 Myanmar PSA Tour
Host : U Kyaw Kyaw Hlaing & family
Visit to Burma by Foreign Leaders
During our younger days, three N’s : Nu (Burma), Nehru (India) and Nasser (Egypt) celebrated the Burmese New Year (Thingyan Festival). They helped found the Non-Aligned Movement.
Other leaders such as David Ben Gurion (Israel), Ho Chi Minh (Vietnam) and Daj Hammarskjold (UNSG) also visited Burma.
Nehru (India)
Photos : Compiled by Win Aung Gyi (Maung Aung Mon)
For many years, Ivan Lee (M69) hosted Annual RIT-UCC gathering at his New Jersey home.
The Guests usually included Sayagyi Dr. Aung Gyi, Saya U Soe Paing, RIT alumni (e.g Fred Thetgyi) and UCC alumni (e.g Soe Myint) mostly from the East Coast). Some — Tun Aung Gyaw, Sein Myint — are alumni of RIT and UCC
In June 2018, the special guests included Saya Dr. Tin Win & Daw Lily from Southern California, Saya U Aung Myint from New Zealand and Daniel Tint Lwin from Singapore.
Ivan suggested repeating the Whirlwind Road Trip taken in July 2015 to visit Sayagyi U Aung Khin in Windsor and Sayagyi Dr. Aung Gyi in Napean, Ottawa.
Visit Sayagyi U Aung Khin
On 23rd June, 2018, the following visited Sayagyi U Aung Khin in Windsor, Canada.
Saya U Tin Win (M62)
Daw Lily Win (Khin Hta Yee, T72)
Saya U Htun Aung Kyaw (ChE67)
Saya U Aung Myint (M69)
Ivan Lee (M69)
Fred Thet Gyi (M69)
U Tint Lwin (Daniel, M69)
Paying respect to Sayagyi U Aung Khin
UAK 1UAK 2UAK 3
Updates
At a later meeting, the attendees proposed to form MASTAA
Passed away in UK on April 13, 2020 at the age of 62.
Peter
Early victim of Covid-19 & Lax rules of the Health System
Four years as Associate Dean at Oxford University
Dr. Peter Khin Tun and Ma Win Mar
Daw Win Mar (spouse) recovered after two weeks of treatment at the hospital.
Two sons : Min Ko (Michael) & Ye Aung (William)
At Min Ko’s wedding
Michael presented the case to TV & Newspapers. William prepared the Obituary and also sang at Peter’s service.
From Oxford Sayadaw
Dakagyi Dr Peter Khin Tun,
From now on, it will not be my priority to remember that you lived 62 years, but rather how many thousands of life you have touched and nurtured. People are remembered for what they did for others, not how long they live. Ultimately, it is your exemplary selfless service to the many that will be inscribed in many hearts. Since we came to know each other in London in 1996, you have watched proudly your two boys grow up and achieve some standing of their own. As you always wished, I will take care of them spiritually so they can serve many souls as you have. Have a good rebirth.
With metta,
Oxford Sayadaw
Updates
Peter’s demise prompted changes in the Health System.
Peter did not live long enough to see the daughters of Min Ko.
Matriculated from St. Columban’s High School, Bhamo
His crew at RUBC comprised of Win Naing (Dicky, Cox, GBNF), Sein Tun, Fred Thetgyi and Mehm Aye Chan (Ohn Maung)
Celebrated 40+ Wedding Anniversaries
David Myint Thein wrote : Great memories. Thank you so much for posting. Actually, crews have to follow the instructions of their cox, but, as we were same batch and close friends, we ignored Dicky’s voice and shouted back at him, especially Sein Tun. Ha, ha, but we were so happy to go to the Rangoon University Boat Club and rowing with our great cox, Dicky.
Myint Thein (Maung Kabar, M69)
Kabar (Front : Second from Left)Kabar in SingaporeKabar’s Last Journey
Organizer for 69er activities
Had medical exam in Singapore and India. To decide on treatment plans
Passed away in Yangon
Myint Thein (CJ)
Chief Justice, Union of Burma
Ambassador to China
Author / Translator; Pen name: MMT
Spouse: Daw Phwa Hmee (first Burmese Female Barrister at Law)
Siblings : U Tin Tut, U Kyaw Myint, Dr. Htin Aung, Daw Khin Mya Mu, Daw Khin Saw Mu, Daw Tin Saw Mu
In late October 2019, I visited former classmates, colleagues & students in Singapore.
Ko Zaw Tun (UCC) & Ma Kyu were our main hosts.
Ko Ngwe Soe (Silver, UCC) & Ma Nu hosted us at their second home in Jahore. Silver took us to Melecca. Earlier he took us to Sentosa which was about to bring down the Lion Statue. He also wanted to jolt my memory of the “Myo Putt Ya Htar”.
There were mini gatherings : 69ers, M73 group with their Saya U Tu Myint, ex-UCC and ex-ICST.
There were micro gatherings : Boe & Ma Phyu, Ma Pale & Ko Ye.
Ko Zaw Tun & Ma Kyu offered Soon at their house in addition to regular ones at Singapore Chan Myay Monastery.
Early November
In early November, we continued our trip. KK picked me up at Mingalardon airport and placed me at a hotel. He hosted two gatherings : speakers & coaches.
We flew to Mandalay to attend the 5th Irrawaddy Literary Festival. I was a panelist at two sessions : one on Education and another on Poetry.
During a break, Ko Thein Htut (UCC) took me on a quick trip around Sagaing & Mandalay
Received autographed copy from Htein Win (Dat Pon). He had to wait a long time before he could publish his photos and articles about two Dark Moments in Burma : U Thant Ah Yay Ah Khin & 8-8-88.
Mid November to End of December
There were several gatherings back in Yangon in November and December, 2019.
RIT Gatherings
RIT 69er Monthly Breakfast Gathering
Golden Jubilee of 69ers (Main event at Gyogone Campus, Reunion Dinner organized by Ko Aung Min at his old office compound)
Lunch hosted by Ko Tin Win (Min69)
Guest of Class of 72 (M72 Annual Gathering & PZP, additional : Indian Lunch, Chinese Dinner)
Guest at All Mechanical Gathering
Dinner by Ko Nyunt Htay (Met73)
Birthday Lunch by Ko Myint Toe (M71) & Ma Nwe (Met74)
UCC / ICST Gatherings
Acariya Pu Zaw Pwe of UCSY/ICST
Several ex-UCC gatherings (MICT, Sweetie, Soon Kyway by Ko Soe Win & KZ, …)
SPHS Gatherings
Wedding of Eddie Shein’s daughter
Soon for Uzin Saya Beatson
RUBC
RUBC Annual Regatta
Attendees include : U Tin U (Most Senior Past Captain), U Maung Maung Than Tun (Oldest Past Captain, GBNF), Dr. Myo Tint (Past Captain, GBNF), U Sein Htoon (Past Captain), U Myo Myint (Gold), U Tun Mra, U Tin Myint (GBNF), Dr. Thein Hlyne …
MARB
Visited new Building
Thai Tarot Master donated Air Conditioners
Sun Lun
Meditation sessions
Received two books from Junior Win about her grand parents U Khin Maung Latt and Daw Khin Myo Chit
Miscellaneous
49th Anniversary of Saya Dr. Soe Win & Sayama Daw May Saw Lwin
Thar Yay (သာရေး) Zeyar
Nar Yay (နာရေး) Ma Cherry
Other gatherings : Ma Hazel, my friends, my spouse’s friends…
Thanks for the rides : Ko Ohn Khine, Ko Win Maung (Lake), Ko Tin Aung Win (Oscar), Ko Tin Win, Ko Ye Myint, Ko Aung Myin Bo, younger son of Y Patail …
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