Presentation slides on Burma's political leader, human rights activist and Nobel Peace Prize Recipient. May this piece of work by a group of undergraduates in Malaysia inspire you to read up on Aung San Suu Kyi.

2. Introduction
1. Who is she?
2. Inspirations
3. Personal Reflection
4. Application of Values
5. Difference in Leadership

4. Who is she?
• Daughter of General Aung San (Founder
of Communist Party of Burma)-
Negotiated Burma’s independence from
the British Empire.
• Born on 19 June 1945 (She is turning 68
this year!)
• Is a Theravadian Buddhist.
• Lived and studied in India until her
College years.
• Graduated from Oxford University with a
B.A. in Philosophy, Politics and
Economics.
• Husband is an Englishman- Dr. Michael
Aris.
• Visited her ailing mother in 1988, thus she
returned to Burma….

7. Myanmar 101
- Burma, currently known as Myanmar.
(Republic of the Union of Myanmar)
- A member of ASEAN (Association of
Southeast Asian Nations)
- Is governed as a Presidential Republic
- BUT country is under direct
control of the military.
- What are the problems?
- Protests were VIOLENTLY suppressed.

8. Chronology of Important Events in the Life of
Aung San Suu Kyi
1991
1989 Awarded 2010
Nobel Released after
Early House Peace 15 years of
Life Arrest Prize detention
1988 1990 1999 2012
Return Landslide Death of Wins a seat
to Victory in husband- in by-
Burma General Michael Aris elections.
Elections Elected into
Parliament
of Myanmar

9. House Arrest
• To prevent her from meeting party
supporters and international
visitors.
• Spent time reading philosophy,
politics and biographies.
• Occasionally allowed visits from
foreign diplomats and physicians.
• Due to 1957 State Protection Act
(granting the government the power
to imprison people for up to 5 years
without a trial).
• Union Military said if she leave the
country, they would free her. But she
chose NOT TO leave her people.

11. Chronology of Important Events in the Life of
Aung San Suu Kyi
1991
1989 Awarded 2010
Nobel Released after
Early House Peace 15 years of
Life Arrest Prize detention
1988 1990 1999 2012
Return Landslide Death of Wins a seat
to Victory in husband- in by-
Burma General Michael Aris elections.
Elections Elected into
Parliament
of Myanmar

12. Death of Husband- Dr Michael Aris
• Her husband, Dr Michael Aris was diagnosed
with TERMINAL Prostate Cancer. (1997)
• The Burmese Government did not want to grant
Aris a visa and urged Aung San Suu Kyi to
leave Burma to meet her husband.
• She feared that she would be refused re-entry.
• Aris died on his 53rd birthday, 1999.
• He had seen her for only 5 times!! ONLY 5
TIMES!!! Last time in 1995.
• Her children lived in London.

13. Released from House Arrest

14. Points to Note
She was awarded with the Nobel Peace
Prize in 1991.
On 16 June 2012, she was finally able to
deliver her Nobel acceptance speech. TWO
DECADES AFTER BEING AWARDED THE
PEACE PRIZE!!
...Suu Kyi's struggle is one of the most extraordinary
examples of civil courage in Asia in recent decades.
She has become an important symbol in the
struggle against oppression...
...In awarding the Nobel Peace Prize for 1991 to
Aung San Suu Kyi, the Norwegian Nobel Committee
wishes to honour this woman for her unflagging
efforts and to show its support for the many people
throughout the world who are striving to attain
democracy, human rights and ethnic conciliation by
peaceful means.
—Oslo, 14 October 1991

16. Despite tough circumstances and pressure from the Burmese
military government, Aung San Suu Kyi persevered and
continued struggling for her people.

17. Are you the center of the world?

18. Love
Exams
Relationships
Peer Pressure
Parents
Final Year Project
Assignments
Friendship
Finance

21. Why do you think the leader took that
course of action?
Excerpts from letters written by Aung San Suu Kyi to her then ‘future husband’ Michael Aris:
(8 months before they married)
“I only ask one thing, that should my people need me, you would help me to
do my duty by then.”
“Would you mind very much should such a situation ever arise?
How probable it is I do not know, but the possibility is there.”
“Sometimes I am beset by fears that circumstances and
national considerations might tear us apart just when we are
so happy in each other that separation would be a torment.
And yet such fears are so futile and inconsequential : if we love
and cherish each other as much as we can while we can, I am
sure love and compassion will triumph in the end.”
Her Unconditional Love
for the People of Burma

22. In your opinion, why did the leader
wanted to make a change?
She believed in the people of Burma. She
believed in the need of attaining basic
human rights for her people.
She embodies the value of compassion. She sees the meaning in
bringing comfort to those who are in need of assistance.

23. In your opinion, why did the leader
wanted to make a change?
She believes that hoping without any active
participation in the struggle against
inhumanity is insufficient to achieve victory.
By sacrificing her own liberty and rights, she fought for the liberty
and rights for her people. She devoted herself to building a
democratic nation that respects and cherishes human dignity.

24. Do you think the leader’s actions are wise?
Why?
“有国才有家”
A harmonious family will not exist
without a harmonious country

26. “Ask not what your country can do for you but
instead ask what you can do for your country.”
~J. F. Kennedy~

28. Corporate Leaders
Francis Yeoh Steve Jobs Ananda Mark
Krishnan Zuckerberg

29. Political Leaders

30. Buddhist Leaders
Venerable Master
Hsing Yun Cheng Yen
Buddha Gautama
Late Chief Ven. H.H. Dalai
Dhammananda Lama

31. Buddhist Leaders (Lay Persons)
Bro. Tan Ho Uncle Vijaya Bro. Tan Huat Datuk Dr
Soon Chye Victor Wee

32. Differences in…
1. Motivation
2. Principles and Qualities
3. Leadership Styles
4. Organizational Climate

33. Leadership Lessons
from The Buddha
#1 The Leader as a Visionary
It was his mission to lead all sentient beings
out of suffering. It was this vision which
shaped 45 years of his life and the Dhamma
we learn today.
#2 The Leader as a Role Model
The Buddha was virtuous and righteous in
every thought, word and deed. He says as his
does and does as he says. Such integrity is a
reflection of his teachings.
#3 The Leader as a Manager
The Buddha knew the strengths and weaknesses
of those around him. He delegated duties to his
followers in accordance with their abilities and
temperament.

34. Leadership Lessons
from The Buddha
#4 The Leader as a Protector
The Buddha set out criteria and rules &
regulations, especially the Vinaya code, to
protect the well-being and order of his
community
#5 The Leader Shows the Way
During his 45 years of missionary work, many
followers became enlightened after listening to his
teachings. 2600 years later, the Buddha continues
to inspire millions of people around the world to
follow his path. This, above all else is the most
important role as a leader – one who is able to
inspire others to develop their full potential and
gain their ultimate goal (Nirvana).

35. Conclusion
WE’VE COVERED…
1. Who is she?
2. Inspirations
3. Personal Reflection
4. Application of Values
5. Difference in Leadership