Ashin Chekinda Explained

Ashin Chekinda (my|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]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: 2022-07-14 . Myanmar Junta Chief and His Two Favorite Monks Consecrate Pagoda Replica in Moscow . 2022-08-04 . The Irrawaddy . en-US.
2. Web site: 2022-06-27 . As Myanmar Burns, Junta Pours Money Into 'World's Tallest' Buddha Image . 2022-08-04 . The Irrawaddy . en-US.
3. Web site: 2022-01-21 . Special The Accomplices of Myanmar's Murderer-in-Chief . 2022-08-04 . The Irrawaddy . en-US.
4. Web site: Founder Sayardaw . 2022-08-04 . DCU . en-US.