Thursday, 21 February 2008

龍婆孔 (Luang Phor Hong)

Luang Phor Hong The Reverend Father Hong biographyThe Reverend Father Hong (Luang Phor Hong) Brommapanyo or the Lord Master Prasartbromakhun lived in the Tungmon Cemetery of Wat Petchaburi, Prasart District in Surin Province. His old name was Mr. Suwannahong Chamuadi, born on Thursday 23rd March 1918 at Tungmon village, Prasart District, Surin Province. His father name was Boak and his mother name was Auen ?they were farmers. Luang Phor Hong had 8 brothers and sisters ?he was the first son. He entered priesthood as a novice at 18 years old and ordained as a monk at the age of 20 at Wat Petchaburi.Present during his ordination were Luang Phor Prae Luang Phor Chueng and Luang Phor Gad. As a novice, his masters called him amanane Bromsorn?(Novice Bromsorn). After his ordination he was given the new name rommapanyo?Luang Phor Hong had studied both theoretical and practical dharma from many masters. Seven years after his ordination, he travelled to Cambodia to practice meditation and to seek peace. In addition he studied magic incantations from many masters. He finally returned to Wat Petchaburi, where he was appointed Abbot in 1973.Luang Phor Hong is known as one of the top guru monks of the present era, although he is now 90 years old. He is well-known and popular for his knowledge in both Dharma and Visha (supernatural arts). Luang Phor Hong Brommapanyo was a virtuous monk and performed many miracles bringing good luck and fortune to those who met him. He dedicated merit to people, cured patients with his wax and sacred water. His reputation as a Guru monk extended worldwide, as did the popularity of his amulets.Prince Narodom of Cambodia held great respect for Luang Phor Hong. So much so that he attributed the blessings of the great monk to his success in regaining control of his country. It is said that the prince had asked Luang Phor Hong what he wanted from helping him at that time, to which Luang Phor Hong jokingly replied ''half of Cambodia''. After the victory, the prince offered half of Cambodia as promised, but Luang Phor obviously graciously declined.Luang Phor Hong was also a developer and was involved in many construction projects such as new temples, dams, schools, roads, health centres and forestry. As a result of his untiring efforts and charitable work he was awarded an insignia heel of the Law?from Her Royal Highness Princess Theparatrajasuda in 1994. This was given in recognition of his services to the Buddhist religion and conservation. Even today Luang Phor Hong can be found at Tungmon Cemetery of Wat Petchaburi.His amulets:Luang Phor Hong's knowledge of Visha had come from Cambodia and is widely-proven for its efficaciousness. There have been reports of miracles and beneficial experiences related to Luang Phor Hong and his amulets among the locals of Surin Province, like protection from bullets and knives. In fact Luang Phor guaranteed that his amulets were not only sacred but efficient. He has said that ''you shouldn't even dispose of the box that came with the amulet. If you want to throw it away, please give it back to me.'' Also, he told his many disciples that f my amulets do not work, may I die one hundred times a day? Above all, you have to observe the five basic Buddhist precepts of moral practice. If you can follow these precepts, nothing can harm you.It was said that unusual phenomena like lightning and thunderstorms have also occurred during consecration ceremonies held by Luang Phor Hong in the past. What is most amazing is that not a single candle or incense stick was extinguished during the ceremonies, despite heavy thunderstorms. Devas and holy beings have also been reportedly sighted at the ceremonies. Such can be seen efficaciousness of the power and Dhamma practice of Luang Phor Hong. There have been many accounts in Thai media of the efficacy of his amulets and here are just a few:His golden idol (Guamn Thong) is known to bring luck and protection. A small child was being bullied and teased at school. His father placed Luang Phor Hong golden idol on the neck of his son and asked that the Luang Phor Hong, specifically bless the amulet to offer protection. When the boy was bullied again, he was able to lift up his much larger assailment and cast him aside. His amulets are widely worn by border control soldiers and police who have survived many dangerous and seemingly fatal incidences. Numerous accounts exist of miraculous survival from bombs and bullets. In the latest account a bullet from a machine gun ignited and fell to the ground before hitting the intended target. This is known to be the effect of a magic incantion known as uen Taek Nam?BR>A policeman had wanted to test the power of Luang Phor Hong's Takrut. He placed the Takrut on the ground and fired his pistol at it. He attempted to shoot the Takrut three times at close range, and on each occasion he was unable to hit the target, which appeared to move by itself. He visited Luang Phor Hong for an explanation, who said '' the amulet is not for trying''Another recent incident was the case of a Japanese gentlemen who reported a large fire that had burnt a number of terraced houses to the ground, only a single dwelling escaped the inferno. That house had a framed sacred yant of Luang Phor Hong hanging on the door.Luang Phor Hong is one of the top guru monks of the present era. He is well-known and popular for his knowledge in both Dharma and Visha (supernatural arts). Luang Phor Hong's knowledge of Visha had come from Cambodia and is widely-proven for its efficaciousness. There have been reports of miracles and beneficial experiences related to Luang Phor Hong and his amulets among the locals of Surin Province, like protection from bullets and knives. It was said that unusual phenomena like lightning and thunderstorms have also occurred during consecration ceremonies held by Luang Phor Hong in the past. What is most amazing is that not a single candle or incense stick was extinguished during the ceremonies, despite heavy thunderstorm. Devas and holy beings have also been reportedly sighted at the ceremonies. Such can be seen efficaciousness of the power and Dhamma practice of Luang Phor Hong.


龍婆孔大師原名"術溫甩孔"生於佛曆2462年3月24日,家中8兄弟姐妹,大師為大兒子,大師自小非常聰明、勤力、孝順,每天幫助父母作家務,直至大師18歲的一天,大師母親突然要求大師到佛寺出家為小和尚,大師感非常突然,想想後只答應出家7天。

當大師在屈辟吐你佛寺,作小和尚後第三天,大師坐在一樹下休息,突然有一男一女,來到大師前跪拜要求大師為他們唱經,大師聽後只有沈默,因為大師根本不懂唱經,這一男一女續說大師請先念尊敬佛陀經文三次吧,大師心想尊敬佛陀自己當然懂念,想後便念誦尊敬佛陀三次,念後奇怪的事發生了,大師像不能自控竟然唱上經,這時這對男女非常高興,像聽到什麼天樂似的,大師唱經停止後,男女便向大師跪拜道謝後便轉身行走,但行不到幾走便神奇地消失了。大師感到非常奇怪,為何自己會懂唱經上來,便走到佛殿向佛寺住持大師查問,住持大師只回答一句這是你前世修來,自此大師便對佛法很有興趣,先前答應母親出家7天,現在不經不覺已經20歲了,而且經由佛寺住持龍婆變大師、龍婆真大師、龍婆永大師,為大師主持正式成為僧侶的儀式,自此龍婆孔大師法號碰乜賓左。
大師成為正式僧侶後,非常勤奮學習各種佛法,更向各處多位高僧教學,一直經過三年時間大師便開始進行雲遊修行,大師在修行期間每當遇到其他高僧,都會向高僧求教,學成後又繼續到各處修行,一直修行至柬埔寨,於當地大師更有緣跟多位法力高強的高僧學法,學到各種法門,如解降、醫治奇難雜症...等等。

大師在柬埔寨修行期間,一次行至一有山有河的地方,大師便在這處坐禪,一坐便由下午二時至零晨二時,當大師將開眼後,竟看見一天神從天而降,更教導大師一些神奇的法門,教導後天神便慢慢於大師眼前消失。當大師在向當天感謝天神教導時,突然在大師面前出現一位小孩,這小孩膚色全黑,站在動也不動,大師覺奇怪,便走到小孩面前,輕輕一碰小孩,小孩竟向後跌下地上,跟著更彈起站回,就像先前一樣動也不動,便繞到小孩背後,同樣輕輕一碰,小孩又向前倒下,但這次彈起後,這小孩竟變成約5米高的巨人,原來大師剛才已知道他是仙童 ,大師只是和他玩玩,這時仙童竟將製作古曼湯(金童子)的法門傳與大師,傳授完畢後仙童便消失了。現今龍婆孔大師所製的金童子都是依照這位仙童所教導之方法製作,所以大師製作之金童子,善信恭請後都同說非常靈驗。

大師於柬埔寨時期曾經行到一個鄉村,這鄉村名為"班古"村,村民非常有善,所以現在大師回泰國後都會回到"班古"村探望村人,一次大師帶同弟子到"班古"村,弟子們都十分驚訝,因為村中竟有千人一起迎接大師,一直到村中佛寺,後來大師的弟子向村民打聽,原來大師當年修行至"班古"村時正處戰亂,天上竟下了多枚炸彈,每枚都像西瓜一樣大似的,但炸彈竟沒有爆發,全佈沉入地下,村民都認為是大師之聖蹟,所以都非常信奉大師。

另一關於大師事蹟,乃柬埔寨出了一個女俠盜名麥裂,她劫富濟貧,擁手下50人,而且法力高強,能於眾人前隱身,柬埔寨警察追捕她多次都告失敗,警察聽聞龍婆孔大師是一位聖僧,便向龍婆孔大師求助希望能將女盜捉拿,大師有聽聞女盜之事,要求警方如女盜答應往後不再犯罪便不可捉拿女盜,警察心想如不答應也捉拿不到女盜,所以便答應大師。大師便跟隨警察到來女盜家中,大師和警察走上女盜家中,大師坐下念誦經文,突然大師說"回來了嗎",但眾人都沒有看見任何人到來,原來女盜隱身回來了,但於門前進入不到屋內,大師續說"入來吧"後,女盜才能進入得到屋中,當時眾人都只能聽到有腳步聲,但沒有看見任何人,續聽到大師說"坐吧",然後大師念誦經文,這時眾人便看見女盜坐在大師面前,女盜見法已被破,便想從腰間拔槍,大師一聲"跌",就這女盜怎樣也拔不出手槍,大師說服輸嗎,女盜服輸了,大師便向女盜說佛法,其後女盜更受了八戒,還成為大師之義妹。

還有一個事蹟,在大師修行期間,那時大師應為55歲,大師的弟子及善信都沒有大師的消息,當時戰亂時期,大家都非常擔心,其後才知道大師修行至越南地區,大師於越南時遇上50多名士兵,這些士兵要殺害大師,大師心想如自己與這些軍人有因果報應,就給他們殺吧,如沒有便請佛菩薩保佑,這時士兵用其M16步槍向大師射殺,但子彈到大師前便跌於大師腳前,士兵再試開槍但也一樣,士兵們都不服,便將大師困在一鐵籠中,再拋進海中,10分鐘後,將鐵籠拿起一看,大師竟連袈裟也沒有濕,士兵們都驚訝起來,便問大師為何連袈娑也沒有濕,大師答道只要誠持戒律被可,其中有些士兵不服,合力將大師那起,拋進鱷魚口邊,但奇怪鱷魚竟害怕大師,全都逃走了,這時士兵們都服了,一同向大師跪拜,成為大師的信徒。

以上所講的都是大師的事蹟,所以一直到現在2004年大師86歲,都非常多善信信奉大師,於柬埔寨一帶更甚,大師的佛牌同樣受善信愛戴,經常也傳有佩帶大師佛牌後的靈驗事蹟,例如,近距離開槍沒有受傷,逃過交通意外,人緣非常好,生意突然奇佳....等等。