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Dear Sayagyi U Ba Than,

I am really honoured to be given the opportunity to write a Birthday Greeting for our beloved
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Sayagyi. This is not an ordinary Birthday Greeting but for special occasion of Sayagyi’s 90 Birthday.
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Happy 90 Birthday to Sayagyi U Ba Than.
Sayagyi is well known in the Mechanical Engineering community as a dedicated lecturer and a
disciplinarian who is strict at marking examination papers. In spite of this, our Sayagyi is well liked
and respected by his students. He would prepare his lecture materials immaculately and
methodically deliver them with patience. With so much effort and dedication invested in the
lectures, I think it is justifiable to expect high returns from the students.

Even though my service at RIT was not too long, I must say that I learnt a lot from Sayagyi in terms of
teaching, handling students and administration of the department. Learning from such a wise and
experienced person has made me a better person to face the world as an engineering educationist
later in life. I am indebted to Sayagyi for the experience gained and would like to pay respect as
“Arsariya Gunaw Anandaw”.

Living in Singapore, I am not able to meet Sayagyi too often these days. However, on rare occasions,
I had the opportunity to meet Sayagyi during the Saya Pu Zaw Pwes. When I met Sayagyi at one of
the earlier ones, I was sad and disheartened to see Sayagyi being helped for his mobility. But at
subsequent Saya Pu Zaw Pwes, I noticed Sayagyi’s health has improved remarkably. I learnt that it is
sticking to regular life style and meditation practice that did the trick. Sayagyi, please continue with
this “magic” formula for your longlife.

May I now wish you many more Happy and Healthy returns of the Birthday.

Tu Myint