Tuesday, January 8, 2008

Tok Raja

Khron Ratchanaren (known as Tok Raja) was born Thursday, December 1, BE2419 (1876). He was sent to Wat Uttamaram by his parents when he was 12 years old to learn Buddhism and the Thai language. He stayed with Archan Lok who was the main temple abbot of the time. Tok had shown great interest in Buddhism and became a "Dek Jom " under the supervision of Bhikkhu (monks) in the temple. In addition, he also learned the craft and construction. He said once that even the faithful from an early age, he has the ambition to join the monk hood and stay in the temple to learn Buddhism unlike its other kampung (village) than boys the same age , which also preferred to remain in their homes in the Kampung. Ordination (Upasombot) Tok joined monastic (Bhikkhu), June 15, 2438 (1895) when he was 21 years old. The ordination took place at Wat Uttamaram and was ordained by monks:

1) Phra Chai Upatcha of Wat Mai Suwankhiri

2)Phra Khru Ophart Phuthakhun of Wat and Chon Prachumthart

3) Phra Phut Athikarn of Wat Bangtakwa Silaloi who became Kammavacanusavanacarn.

Tok then gave a name known as Buddhist Punnaksuwanno. Seeking knowledge After becoming a monk, Tok stayed at Wat Uttamatam for two phansa after Tok visited Thailand in the South to learn the language Pali and at that point is known as the general ledger. Tok has resided at Wat Nai huaphom Songkhla in Buddhism and learn more thoroughly. He also learned "Phrakhatha vertmon " consisting "Khamphi Mulkachai " and "Khamphi Thammadboth " in Huaporm Wat Nai and in the Vipassana technique Kammatharn Songkhla for 15 years. In the year 2449 BE, Tok was appointed Chief Abbot of Wat for 10 years. Because Tok needs to be back in Malaysia, he resigned from the post of head of the Abbot of Wat Huaporm Nai. Once back in Thailand, he became the head of the Abbot of Wat Mai Suwankhiri for 6 years before returning to Wat Uttamaram been transferred and became the head of the Abbot of Wat BE during the year 2468. He taught Vippassana meditation and ubasok ubasika Buddhaborisat the kampung folks as well as fundamental Buddhist Vertmon Katha its students.

Luang Pu Thuat

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Luang Pu Thuat was born in 1582 Suan Shan Village, Chumphol Dustrict, Sathing Phra in Songkla (South Thailand). Her parents were Mr. Hu and Mdm. Shan, a couple living in the poor instead of Shrentthi Pan, the rich owner. His parents named their child as "PU" (which means crab). One day, her mother took PU (a newborn) in the rice fields, and before going on the ground has been a cradle by hanging a cloth between two trees for the child to sleep in. After some time in the field of work, Shan turned around to check her baby and to her surprise, she saw a large snake wrapped around the cradle of the child. Shan cried very hard in fright and the distance, as well as Hu quickly rushed to see what was happening. They discovered that a snake was wrapped around their babies and has been observed by others. To their surprise, the snake not to harm their child. With the conviction that the old snake could be the vision of the Buddha created, they requested the snake and offered flowers and rice cakes. The snake then uncurl itself, spit out a Crystal Gem Translucent and left the child. In amazement, the baby was still asleep with a crystal pearl which emits color rainbow near his neck. The pearl crystal has been well preserved and given to PU when he grew up. Today, the crystal ball is always installed as Wat Phra Kho Songkla in many stories of his miracles.When PU was seven years old, he was sent to stay with the abbot Chuang, Bikkhu his uncle, Wat Luang Kudi and promote his education in primary school. Then, at age 15, he was ordained a novice monk and lived with Phra Khru Sri Saddhammarangsi to Wat Ku-Yang (currently in Ranod, Songkla). At age 20, he was ordained as a monk in his preceptor. "Samiramo" Buddhist name (Chaya) has been given to the new monk. Three years of his monastic under the direction of Phra Khru Ka Derm, he studied the Dhamma and Pali language as a basis until its introduction is complete. Later, he wanted to pursue studies in Buddhist scriptures Ayudhya. After obtaining permission to leave his tutor, accompanied by Mr. Inn owner of a passenger vessel, and they left for Ayudhya. Three days after sailing off the open sea, and suddenly the storm at sea begins to tip the boat. The boat was to be anchored on the sea calms down before continuing their journey. During this difficult period, they had consumed all of freshwater and food. Out of anger and frustration, other passengers on board, including the owner vented their anger by blaming and cursing Bikkhu PU and exclaimed, which he had brought to their misfortune and wanted to expel him down of the vessel. Then Bikkhu PU pink and other watch, he dipped his feet into the sea to draw a circle. Then he said to the sea to fetch drinking water from the sea, from where he circled his feet. The deck and then execute what has been said and tasted the water itself, after its doubts and tried to be normal to drink fresh water. Shortly after sufficient fresh water were collected and stored for the rest of the journey, they stopped making their journey. After realizing the capacity of PU Bikkhu, all on board looked down to beg their forgiveness to him, and the owner has asked to use the boat again on his next trip. When he arrived at Ayudhya, Mr. In a Bikkhu PU to reside in the Wat Khae and offered Chan Nai, his servant to follow Bikkhu PU as his close assistant. After the activity is carried out by Mr. A, he sailed to the left and return to where he was from. In Ayudhya Bhikkhu PU had studied Buddhist scriptures at Wat Lumbalinavas. Meanwhile the king of Sri Lanka are difficult with the king of Siam to bring all alphabets of gold in the Buddhist scriptures in the correct order within seven days. If all requested be met and finished in time, the king of Sri Lanka should give all of the treasures in seven boats transported to the King of Siam as prizes. Otherwise, the King of Siam will have to pay the king of Sri Lanka, it has failed. The king was then summoned from those monks and people in the city a capital Ayudhya, no one can answer this challenge. Six days of anguish of the king had passed. Finally we know that the name of a young Bhikkhu PU or Samiramo with great capabilities, and was summoned to translate all alphabets of gold in the Buddhist scriptures in the correct order. The young monk went to the meeting, giving him Maha Sangha and the king, and then met with seven Brahmins of Sri Lanka. Bhikkhu PU began to reorganize the golden seeds in the Dhamma according to Buddhist texts without difficulty. The 84000 units of gold seeds were all used, but seven seeds left missing. They were Sarn (Dhamma-sangani), Vi (Vibhanga), Dha (Dhatukotha), Pu (PUggala-pannatti), Ka (Kathavatthu), Ya (Yamaka) and Pa (Patthana) that lie at the heart of the seven sacred texts of Abhidhamma Pitako. The young monk turned to the seven Brahmins and asked them if they had kept the seeds of gold missing. When they were given, the complete restructuring of seeds in gilded Buddhist scripture of Abhidhamma was completed on the 7th day, the Brahmin, as the ambassadors of King Sri Lanka had then given all the treasures of 7 boats for the young monk, but he turned off everything and gave them to all the King. Being favorite king of Ayudhya Ekadasaroth with his knowledge and wisdom, Bhikkhu PU was given under the Sangha "Somdej Phra Rajamuni Samiramagunupamacarya the highest ever given to any other monk, before asking in the country. somdej Phra Rajamuni Samiramagunupamacarya or Luang Pu Thuat remained at Ayudhya have advised in many ways the king until his retirement and then asked permission from the king to return his hometown. The king had helped with a promise to give all materials requested by Luang Pu Thuat turns in his virtuous acts. When Luang Pu Thuat was back to Wat Phra Khoh, he found mostly ruined Wat and thus sent a message requesting assistance in order to restore the temple of the king.

Ekadasaroth King was happy to meet the needs of Luang Pu Thuat, he gave all the support of the monastery and said kindly Royal Decree issued on the Dedication of the land and people of about 250 families near Wat Phra Khoh beneficial temple. The royal decree was subsequently succeeded Wat Khian given to the possession and Prince Damrong Rajanubhab in 1913. At present, the document was kept in the National Library in Bangkok. Luang Pu Thuat had spent his life spreading the Dhamma to draw a people without impartiality. Finally, he took leave of Wat Phra Khoh accompanied by a young novice to preach Dhamma and helped people at various locations in the south to Malaysia, Singapore and Sri Lanka. His second permanent residence in Wat Changhai, Pattani. His date of death is uncertain.

Thanks to its power and virtues miraculous, Luang Pu Thuat evidenced by the vision and the dream aims to produce the first amulet to Wat Changhai launched in 1954. Amulets Luang Pu Thuat showed many individuals who engage in miracles. From there, leaving many batches of its amulet pendants were produced. The People have been documented in the book entitled "Luang Pu Thuat: The Story of His Life and Amritsar." Write another miracle. Luang Phu Thuat became famous in the 16th century, when he saved the people of draught. There were at that time, there is not enough drinking water, and weather conditions deteriorate day after day. According to an account linked by villagers, a monk was seen in a small boat that move along the river. He was in deep meditation and prayer. After he had finished singing, he lowered one of its legs in the river, and in a short time, the river is filled with clear, clean water. A miracle happened. This bit of good news in the province and other parts of Thailand. The monk was none other than himself Luang Pu thuat. The highly respected and revered graciously him since.

Somdet, Phra Buddhacharn Toh Phomarangsi

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Somdet Toh (1788-1872; BE 2331-2415), officially known as Phra Buddhacharn Toh Phomarangsi, was one of the most famous Buddhist monks in Thailand's Rattanakosin Period. Biography Somdet Toh was born in the province of Kamphaeng Phet, perhaps the son of King Rama I. He studied Buddhist scriptures of Pāli Canon with several Buddhist masters. After becoming famous monk, he became the tutor to the Prince Mongkut, later King Rama IV, when Mongkut became a monk. During Rama IV's reign Somdet Toh was named ceremonial Phra Buddhacharn Toh Phomarangsi. It was noted for his preaching skill and use of the Thai poetry to reflect the beauty of Buddhism, and to appeal Somdet amulets. The amulets were blessed by him and respect the other monks in Thailand. It also appears in several versions of the history of Nang Nak.

Somdet Toh - his formal title is Somdet Budhacariya (Toh Brahmaransi) - is probably the most famous and beloved monk in the nineteenth century in Thailand. A qualified meditating closely associated with the royal family, he was famous for many reasons, but its popularity is based on two things: Despite its popularity, it is easily accessible to people at all levels of society and has made amulets that - because of its meditative prowess - have a reputation for being very powerful. He was also famous for his wisdom and spirit. Since his death in 1872, a cult has developed around his memory, with many mediums throughout Thailand claiming to channel his spirit.