Ashin Chekinda
Ashin Chekinda (Burmese: အရှင်ဆေကိန္ဒ; also known as Dhammadūta Ashin Chekinda) is a Theravada Buddhist monk from Myanmar (Burma). Following the 2021 Myanmar coup d'état, Ashin Chekinda's public profile has increased, due to his close relationship with Min Aung Hlaing.[1] In 2022, he was promoted to acting rector at the International Theravada Buddhist Missionary University in Yangon.[2] He founded the Dhammaduta Chekinda University and is known for his summer school programs that attract Burmese youth.[3][4]
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| Title | Ashin |
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| Born | 28 January 1958 Sagaing Sagaing Region, Burma |
| Religion | Buddhism |
| School | Theravada |
| Lineage | Shwegyin Nikaya |
| Dharma names | Chekinda ဆေကိန္ဒ |
| Occupation | Buddhist monk |
References
- "Myanmar Junta Chief and His Two Favorite Monks Consecrate Pagoda Replica in Moscow". The Irrawaddy. 2022-07-14. Retrieved 2022-08-04.
- "As Myanmar Burns, Junta Pours Money Into 'World's Tallest' Buddha Image". The Irrawaddy. 2022-06-27. Retrieved 2022-08-04.
- "Special | The Accomplices of Myanmar's Murderer-in-Chief". The Irrawaddy. 2022-01-21. Retrieved 2022-08-04.
- "Founder Sayardaw". DCU. Retrieved 2022-08-04.
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