+ 1928, novice age 15, fully ordained age 19, this gifted scholar became a lecturer in Buddhist scriptures at Mandalay Mahavisuddhayone University before (1954/5) becoming an editor and reciter of Pali texts for the sixth council. Studied Vipassanā under Mahāsī Sayādaw 1953/4.
+ 1957 commenced six years in Sri lanka where he continued his Pāḷi and scriptural studies and passed the London GCE A levels. !967 returned to Burma as meditation teacher at Mahāsī Sāsana Yeiktha.
+ In 1979 took up residence at Chanmyay Meditation Centre, constructed for him by devotees, and is often known as Chanmyay Sayādaw. 1979/80 accompanied mahasi on missions to the West and has since then made over twenty missions.
+ Prominent students: Sayadaw U Pannya Nanda Bhivaṃsa, Sayādaw U Rewata, Ven. Pannyavaro.