He studied Pali and Buddhism in Wakema, Rangoon and Mandalay's Masoyein Monastery, alongside U Kovida.
The government of Burma awarded him the degree of Sasanadaja Siripavara Dhammacariya (Blessed Noble Dharmafarer, Banner of the Teaching)[2][4] In 1954, he was selected by the government of Myanmar for missionary work in Cocos Island, and extended subsequently to Sri Lanka, Andaman Islands and Malaysia.
[2] He has built eight Burmese Buddhist monasteries in cities worldwide like Los Angeles, Sydney, Chicago, Toronto, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Rangoon and Auckland between 1979 and 2002.
He has written over 9 books in English including titles such as Maha Paritta Pali Sacred Verses, The Dawn of Buddhism and The Ten Perfections.
[2] In recognition for his works, the Myanmar government conferred on him the religious titles of Agga Maha Pandita (Foremost Great Wise One)[4] and Agga Maha Saddhamma Jotika (Foremost Great Light of the Sublime Dharma)[4] in 1994 and 1998 respectively.