10 Facts About Mingun Sayadaw

The Venerable Mingun Sayadaw U Vicittasarabhivamsa was a Burmese Theravada Buddhist monk, best known for his memory skills and his role in the Sixth Buddhist Council.

Mingun Sayadaw was born Maung Khin to U Sone and Daw Sin in 1911 in Kyipin Village in Myingyan Township, Mandalay Province, British Burma.

Mingun Sayadaw's father died when Maung Khin was only 4 years old.

Mingun Sayadaw read a wide array of journals, novels, magazines and books.

Mingun Sayadaw was conferred the monastic name Shin Vicittasara, which means Outstanding in Pali.

Mingun Sayadaw received great support from a thilashin, Daw Dhammacari.

Alongside the Venerable Mahasi Sayadaw, the Mingun Sayadaw played a key role in the Sangha Executive Committee.

Mingun Sayadaw distanced himself from the democracy demonstrations and the 8888 movement.

Mingun Sayadaw was given a de facto state funeral, where he was sent off by a large number of fellow monks, government officials and devotees.

Mingun Sayadaw's ashes were then scattered over various locations across the country to symbolize the national religious figure he had come to personify.