About Ashin Chekinda
Born 1958. Ashin Chekinda is a Myanmar buddhist monk.
Ashin Chekinda (; 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. In 2022, he was promoted to a rector of the International Theravada Buddhist Missionary University in Yangon. He founded the Dhammaduta Chekinda University and is known for his summer school programs that attract Burmese youth.
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Who is Ashin Chekinda?
Burmese Theravada Buddhist monk
When was Ashin Chekinda born?
Ashin Chekinda was born on 28 January 1958 in Sagaing.
What is Ashin Chekinda's occupation?
Ashin Chekinda is a buddhist monk.
What nationality is Ashin Chekinda?
Ashin Chekinda is Myanmar.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ashin Chekinda. https://biography.guide/ashin-chekinda/
MLA: "Ashin Chekinda." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ashin-chekinda/.
Chicago: "Ashin Chekinda." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ashin-chekinda/.
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