AJAR WAT SINGH PASSED AWAY
(Kao-Wao, Bangkok, July 17, 2004)
Revered senior monk Ajar Uttama passed away on July 16, 2004.
Rev. Dhamma Deana from Bangkok reported the well-known monk was not feeling well for a week and accidentally fell down from the chair at Wat Singh monastery in Bang Plat, Bangkok, Thailand in the evening at 5:30 p.m local time.
Ajar Wat Singh, known as Talagon ShweDaw, closely worked with United Mon Association leader Mon Pho Cho and politicians for several years. He had involved into politics since as a young monk and co-founded HoiTa-GaWay Soi (Mon Young Monks Union) in Burma. He attended Taung Gyi ethnic nationalities conference in Shan State and forced to flee Burma in mid 60s during General Ne Win’s BSPP government.
In exile, the revered monk actively supervised various activities for education, social and national affairs; he was appointed as Vice President of Mon Red Cross Association and Advisor for students and monks organizations.
“I’m deeply sorry by the news. He is a great supporter for our cause and I have learned many things from him including about the first Mon politician in post war era Mon Po Cho. We will miss his cheerful outlook on Mon politics, generosity and warm feeling for anyone in needs,” said Sunthorn Sripanngern of the Mon Unity League.
The 72 years old abbot was born on July 31, 1932 in Durae, Mon State from Nai Tun Pe and Mi EeBong. After leaving Monland, he first settled at Ban Rai Mon village, Thai Burma border and later lived at Wat Singh about 38 years.
The author of “Mon people and Buddhism” is fluent in Mon, Thai, Burmese, English, and Pali; enjoyed reading, collecting books and received “PhraKhru Plat” title of Thailand and B.A degree from Colombo University of Sri Lanka.
The funeral service and cremation for the abbot will be held from July 19 to 29 in Bangkok.
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