The BEST delegation ventured through rough roads, wild rivers and mountainous climbs to reach the needy schools in the Chin state, one of the more remote, the poorest and least developed state in Myanmar. The friendly Chin people, some dressed in their traditional costumes, welcomed the delegation for reaching out to them. Six of the nine U Nay Win Sunshine Memorial Fund winners are selected from the Chin state. In the words of U Nay Win "Where there is already plenty of water there is no need for rain but in areas where water is scarce let the rain of metta (loving-kindness and generosity) pour down." Certainly in the Chin state the beautiful rain of metta, of loving kindness and generosity poured down. Ma Shein Hlaw Monastic School - Donation 9Sunshine Donation 9. Donation of One Million Five Hundred thousand kyats to Ma Shein Hlaw Monastic School, Min Tut Township, Chin State, Myanmar. Monday 18 November 2019 Donations 7 and 8 - Wauk Kyote Village and Ma Kyan Village Monastic SchoolsWhat a joy to see the smiling faces of the friendly Chin People. |
Sunshine Donation 3. Donation of One Million Five Hundred thousand kyats to Nhamadar Monastic School, Paletwa Township, Chin State, Myanmar. Saturday 16 November 2019 | Sunshine Donation 4. Donation of One Million Five Hundred thousand kyats to Yay Kyaw Monastic School, (174 children) Yaw Kyaw Ywa (Village), Pauk Township, Magwe Division, Myanmar. Saturday 16 November 2019 |
Sunshine Donation 2. Donation of One Million Five Hundred thousand kyats to Pyin Chaung Monastic School, Pyin Chaung Village, Mingalarama Monastic School, Pauk Township, Magwe Division, Myanmar. Saturday 16 November 2019
Sunshine Donation 1: Metta Ywa school, Mingaladon
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3/31/2019 0 Comments
2018-2019 Donations
Video background music "Shwin Laan Chan Myay Par Say" sung by Dr. Ko Ko Gyi. THANK YOU. | Dear Friends I am pleased to inform you that the Buddhist Essential Support Trust (BEST) donations in Myanmar reached a new record of 40.5 million kyats. We donated to more institutions with also bigger sums. Five out of nine winners of the U Nay Win Sunshine Memorial Fund were selected from needy Parahita schools along the Pyay Road. One of the nine winners include an inspirational orphanage based in Mandalay assisting children with HIV AIDS. Thank you all for your support and generosity. Thadu. Thadu. Thadu. Daw Khin Win Mya |
3/19/2019 0 Comments
Farewell Sayar Kyi...
We are sad to announce the passing away of Sayar Kyi (17 March 2019), a staunch supporter of BEST who is a key contributor at the BEST AGMs and the chief announcer of U Nay Win Sunshine Memorial Fund winners. Sayar Kyi, you are a true friend. Although we will no longer hear your eloquent words of wisdom, nor see that discreet and yet warm smile on your compassionate face, you will forever remain in our hearts, our minds and our prayers. Rest in peace dear Sayar Kyi. |
7/22/2018 0 Comments
BEST AGM 2018
BEST AGM - 2018
On a sunny Sunday afternoon on 22 July 2018, at the home of Daw Khin Win Mya, over one hundred friends and supporters of BEST gathered for the most well attended AGM to date. Equipped with guitars, drums and boundless talent, the BEST youth brought fresh energy and entertainment for all around.
THANK YOU all for your support and for being there with us. Thank you Mr. Justin King for this video.
On a sunny Sunday afternoon on 22 July 2018, at the home of Daw Khin Win Mya, over one hundred friends and supporters of BEST gathered for the most well attended AGM to date. Equipped with guitars, drums and boundless talent, the BEST youth brought fresh energy and entertainment for all around.
THANK YOU all for your support and for being there with us. Thank you Mr. Justin King for this video.
Oakkah on the drums (left), Thuta on the guitar(middle) and Zabu Sheeren (right).
BEST AGM 2018 (22 July) entertainment programme closed with a song and a dance by the youngest youth of all - Dr. Ko Ko Gyi and Dr. Thwe Oo! First performed on Myanmar TV, this new year song, entitled "Shwin laan chan myay par say" wished everyone peace and happiness. Wishing all our supporters peace and happiness.
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New Year Donation at Myaing...
On 13th April 2018 on the eve of the Myanmar New Year celebrations, Myaing Nunnery in Shwe Pyi Thar received an additional 1 million kyats donation from BEST. Myaing nunnery welcomes a total of 500 pupils composed of day pupils from the local area as well as children from other parts of the country who are under the care of the nuns.“The kindness shown to support these children through care and education is truly inspirational. You can tell the impact that this has had on their lives just by the smiles on their faces: bright and full of warmth,” said Kaythi Win Aung, of BEST Youth.
3/31/2018 0 Comments
2017-2018 Donations
Dear friends, I am pleased to inform you that the Buddhist Essential Support Trust reached new heights in the financial year 2017/2018 with total donations rising close to £40,000. This is more than double of the previous financial year and our best record yet. We have been able to support many more Buddhist institutions with larger amounts. I would like to express my heartfelt appreciation to you all for the support that you continue to give to BEST. Thank you. Thadu. Thadu. Thadu. Daw Khin Win Mya President . | 2017 U Nay Win Sunshine Memorial Fund Winners In the second year of the U Nay Win Sunshine Memorial Fund, nine institutions helping orphans and underprivileged children were selected to receive support. Their student size and their locations vary but what they all have in common is the inspirational leadership by monks, nuns and staff who work tirelessly to provide the children with quality free education. Congratulations to all the nine laureates of 2017!!! |
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Shwe Sin Tipitaka Foundation
On 5th March 2018, BEST donated 3 million kyats to Shwe Sin Tipitaka Foundation. “I am delighted that our supporters and friends from the UK, the BEST team in Myanmar and our family can do this donation together”said Daw Khin Win Mya, BEST President. (photos above & below Shwe Sin Tipitaka Foundation)
There were smiles all around as BEST donated 3 million kyats to the Sitagu International Buddhist Missionary Centre on 26th February 2018 . Venerable Ashin Nyanissara, Sitagu/Thegon Sayadaw encouraged BEST to continue it’s good work. (Photos above and below - Sitagu International Buddhist Missionary Centre)
2/11/2018 0 Comments
Learn with a Smile
BEST donated 1.5 million kyats to the Dhamma Maydini Parahita school in North Oakalapa on 11th February 2018 marking the 14th year of donation to this deserving establishment. In his keynote speech, Dr. Crawley, the former head of the BBC Eastern Service, paid tribute to BEST Founder U Nay Win highlighting his lifelong interest in education and learning. Dr. Crawley said U Nay Win’s passion for learning never ceased. He recalled U Nay Win’s radio programmes in which he enthusiastically passed on what he had seen and learned. Dr. Crawley highlighted three key messages. He said that learning and education may be difficult but should be fun. He also said that learning continues long after we leave school and that learning should always be followed with a smile. Dr. Crawley said “To us foreigners, Burmese people - boys and girls, are famous for their smiles. So be happy as you learn!” he encouraged.
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Academic Ambitions at PDO
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Entering Phaung Daw Oo school in the Aungmyaytharsan township in Mandalay is like walking into a vast village of over 8000 happy and hardworking children. The smiles on their faces say everything. Not only do the children work but they also play. The atmosphere is relaxed and the children are given the chance to realise their potential academically or vocationally. Sayadaw U Nayaka is the inspirational founder and Principal of the school.
In addition to the “Bridging” and “Pre-college” programmes for those who want to continue higher education, PDO is embarking on an ambitious academic programme to offer university degree level education. “My idea is that students will study part of the curriculum here at PDO and the rest of the programme abroad. Several foreign Universities are interested to partner with us on this adventure and we are going full steam ahead to make degree level education become a reality,” said Sayadaw U Nayaka. Sayadaw U Nayaka, Principal and Founder of PDO - Donation to PDO on the 24th October 2017.
In addition to the “Bridging” and “Pre-college” programmes for those who want to continue higher education, PDO is embarking on an ambitious academic programme to offer university degree level education. “My idea is that students will study part of the curriculum here at PDO and the rest of the programme abroad. Several foreign Universities are interested to partner with us on this adventure and we are going full steam ahead to make degree level education become a reality,” said Sayadaw U Nayaka. Sayadaw U Nayaka, Principal and Founder of PDO - Donation to PDO on the 24th October 2017.