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In 1957 he went to the United States of America to study at
the University of Illinois on a State Scholarship sponsored by the
Government of the Union of Myanmar. Here also he was awarded
the University Fellowship record. He gained the Master of Science
Degree in 1958 and the Doctorate Degree in 1960. He also won
membership to Phi Lambaa Upsilon Society and Sigma Xi Society.
He served his country for more than 36 years from 1956 to
1992 working as Lecturer and Head of Department of Chemistry
in several Institutes and finally as Professor of Chemistry in the
University of Mawlamyine. He retired from Professorship on
December 1, 1992.
During his service to the State, he headed the Buddhist
Association of the Institute of Medicine (1), the Buddhist
Association of the Institute of Education and the Buddhist
Association of Mawlamyine University. He also served as
Secretary and later as President of the Central Buddhist
Association of Universities and Institutes in Yangon from 1983
to 1986. He succeeded in raising funds and building the beautiful
two-storey Dhammayone (Community Hall for religious
purposes) and the sacred Shrine (Pagoda) in the University of
Mawlamyine.
Dr. Tin Mon also excelled in Religious examinations. He stood
first in the Abhidhamma Examination (Ordinary Level) in 1981.
He also stood first in the Abhidhamma Examination (Honours
Level) in 1983. Again in 1984 he stood first in the Visuddhi Magga
Examination. These Examinations are held annually in Myanmar
by the Department of Religious Affairs.
Dr. Tin Mon has written over thirty books on education as
well as on Buddhism. He travelled throughout Myanmar as well
as abroad delivering lectures on Buddhism and conducting short