According to the Theravada Buddhist tradition, there are six Buddhist Councils. The last two were held in Burma.
Mandalay
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.
The Council was held to celebrate the 2400th Year in Sasana Era.
King Mindon was the Sponsor.
Kaba Aye
U Nu & Sir U Thwin were prime movers for the Sixth Buddhist Council, which was held to celebrate the 2500th Year in Sasana Era.
Mahasi Sayadaw မဟာစည်ဆရာတော် acted as the Questioner.
Mingun Sayadaw မင်းကွန်းတရာတော် acted as the Reciter & Responder.
Mahasi & Mingun Sayadaws
The Guinness Book of World Records listed Tipialkadara Sayadaw Ashin Vicittathara as having an outstanding memory — the best at that time [in 1954]. Sayadaw 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.
Sayadaw 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)
He took the 2nd – 5th Tipitakadara examinations and passed with distinction in both oral and written parts. Sayadaw served as an examiner for the first Tipikadara examination. Sir U Thwin requested him to take the examination. The rest is history.
I was requested by his daughter to share memories at the Service.
Service for Tin Myint
Highlights
Born in Taunggyi
Passed away in Union City, California, USA
Names : Lee Tan Choy, John T Lee, Tin Myint
Selected RIT Luyechun for 4th BE
Played Table Tennis for RIT
Hosted Daniel Tint Lwin (M69) during his visit to the SF Bay Area
Tin Myint & Tint Lwin
Spouse : Lyo Kyin Sein (Mabel, T69)
John & Mabel
Condolences
From Daw Saw Yu Tint (Alice)
It was in 2015 at Fremont phonegyi kyaung, I was leaving when he called out “Alice pyan pyee lar?” I nodded and waved him goodbye without realizing that would be my last for him!! Dear Ko Tin Myint may you rest in peace. And Lyo I am so very sorry. Please accept our deepest condolences.
From U Thein Swe (GBNF in 2021)
I remembered, when we stayed in C hostel-hall during RIT days, the tiger-skin (belonging to KoTin Myint) was stolen. Ko Tin Myint did not get angry and continued to boil tea- water.
From U Myo Min
Ko Tan Choy (Ko Tin Myint) is my intimate friend. Rest in peace, my dear.
From U Kyaw Thein
Rest in Peace.
From David Myint Thein
Rest In Peace, Ko Tin Myint. Lyo Kyin Sein was my classmate when we were attending I.Sc (A) at Myitkyina Intermediate College and reached RIT together in 1964. Please accept my deepest sympathies to you and your family
From Robert Win-Boh
John T Lee @ Ko Tin Myint (M69) came to Benny Tan (M70)’s house to pick me. He took me to halfmoon bay monastery & along the southern coast of S.F on my second last visit to USA in 2009. He was a close friend during RIT days. Rest in peace my friend John TM & deepest condolences to Mable LKS + family from Rob W-B Australia.
From U Han Sein (GBNF in 2020)
RIP.
From Duwa Zau Lai
I am really sorry to hear the news of Ko Tin Myint. I remember that he was a good player of table tennis. His better half Lyo K S is one of our Myitkyina crowd. My sincere condolences to the bereaved family.
From Sai Kyaw Myint
Rest in Peace, Tan Choy. He was my classmate when we were in Taunggyi. Lyo Kyin Sein was my room mate in first (wrong) list in R I T 63-64. Both of they are very close friends of us. I’m so sad to hear it.
From U Aung Min (Chair, 69er HCF)
Sadness, Astonishment, Condolences and Remembrances MIXED UP in my heart. REST IN PEACE Ko Tin Myint (GBNF 80)
Hi friends
It is ALARMING ALARMING ALARMING We have made a record. RIT69ers lost 4 classmates within 66 days.
Take Care
From U Ngwe Tun (Tun Tun)
Rest in Peace.
From U Kyaw Nyunt
Surprise …… RIP. KTM.
From Naw Mu Mu Aye
My sincere condolences and deepest sympathy to my friend Lyo and family. May Ko Tin Myint’s soul rest in peace.
Errol Than Tun (Bobby, Myo Tun, Ashin Pannagavesaka) : Itinerant Bhikku — See Posts
Harold Than Tun (GBNF) : Soccer selected for Rangoon Division in High School
Archie Than Tun (Aye Tun) : Vocalist
youngest son (GBNF)
Uzin Bobby Myo Tun (A69) posted:
Our beloved father U Than Tun, age 98, passed away peacefully on 22-07-2018, 8:05 p.m. at his grandson’s home, Bldg #3, Rm.#13, Aungzabu Str. Kyee-Pwar-Yay Housing Estate, Thingangyun Township, Yangon.
Funeral time at Yay-way crematorium on Tuesday 24th July 2018 will be announced later.
Errol Than Tun (Bobby)
Bobby 1Bobby 2Bobby 3
He studied twice in the UK — first in high school on B.O.C Scholarship and later for his Masters.
He won Essay Contests conducted by Dawlay’s Circle of the Guardian Newspaper.
He was asked to proofread and edit columns for Dawlay’s Circle by P. Aung Khin (who took over from the original Dawlay : Daw Khin Swe Hla).
He was also asked to be a judge at the Scrabble tournaments ran by Guardian.
Thaung — Aung Bala, Chief Editor of Kyemon; Critic; Number One spared him for a while to prove that journalism was not dead; Speaker at the SF Bay Area talks; Published several books and critiques
Thaung — Younger brother of U Thant; Was with U Than in the final days; Brought back U Thant’s body to Rangoon
Thaung — DSA 1st batch; Ambassador to the US; Minister of Science and Technology; Branded our alma mater as “Thabon Kyaung“
Antonyms are words which have almost the opposite meaning for the given context.
Since some words have multiple meanings, one must be careful of the meaning associated with an antonym.
For example, Love and Hate are antonyms.
In Pali, the antonyms of Lobha (Greed), Dosa (Anger or Hatred) and Moha (Ignorance of Delusion) are Alobha (Non-greed), Adosa (Non-hatred) and Amoha (Non-ignorance or Wisdom).
A puzzle based on homonyms : “What is the difference between the Prince of Wales and a cricket ball?” The Prince of Wales is heir to the throne. A cricket ball is thrown to the air.
Idiom
is usually a phrase whose meaning is not obvious
gets the meaning accepted due to usage over time
is a linguistic device
During my middle school days, one of my uncles gave me books (including “A Book of Idioms”). From the book, I learned that “the hand that rocks the cradle” stands for “a mother”.
“Rain cats and dogs” is an idiom which means “Rain heavily”. In this example, the idiom uses a metaphor.
No one knows the root of the idiom “kick the bucket” meaning “dies”. Someone guessed that a man being hanged by a rope might kick a bucket.
Idioms should be used sparingly. If you combine two idioms mentioned above and say “The hand that rocked the cradle kicked the bucket” you might receive LOL (Laughing Out Loud).
Synonym
Synonyms are words which have almost the same meaning for the given context.
Since some words have multiple meanings, one must specify the meaning associated with a synonym.
Dictionary, Thesaurus, Lexicon and Vocabulary are synonyms. Their usage depends on the context. In general, Lexicon is a body of knowledge (or dictionary) of Latin and Greek. At one time, Lexicon is a card game where players create words and score points. It was superseded by Scrabble.
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