Luang Phor Opasee

No one actually knew what year Luang Phor Opasee was born in, but it is believed to be around 1877 to 1887. Luang Phor Opasee was the eldest of eight siblings. He started his formal studies at the tender age of five and became a novice at Wat Tai when he was thirteen. His teacher, seeing talent in him, advised him to travel to the city to further his education. Luang Phor Opasee, heeding his teacher's advice, left for Wat Ta Poh and studied there for a short period of time before leaving for Bangkok to learn Pali. He then became a monk at Wat Bovornives. Luang Phor Opasee was keen on learning and therefore studied many different languages. He was soon able to speak English, Chinese, Tamil, Malay, Japanese and Pali and many other languages. He stunned many with his outstanding intelligence. Luang Phor Opasee was also a disciple of Luang Phor Kob Wat Tham Salika from Lopburi. Though they have never met before, it is believed that they communicated through meditation. When Luang Phor Opasee was about to reach the highest level of Dhamma, his behaviour started to change. He would stare at burning flames over a long period of time. Luang Phor Opasee observed all the precepts of a monk strictly. He never accepted anything that was offered to him. He would just burn them, saying that the things are just temptations and that they would lead to unhappiness and that fire could destroy this. There was once he nearly burned down the whole of Wat Bovornives. The villagers were unhappy with him. They were unsure as to why he was behaving like this and they soon concluded that he was insane. Fearing for him, Phra Sangharaj Chao told Luang Phor Opasee to leave Wat Bovornives. Ajahn Bao Er found a place at Wat Arsom Bang Mok for Luang Phor Opasee upon hearing that he was moving out. Many years later a chief monk in India came to know about Luang Phor Opasee. He sent a letter inviting Luang Phor Opasee to attend a conference held on the 28th of October 1955 in India. He had two disciples that were also invited to go along. Luang Phor Opasee was not able to make it on the 28th, but could only be there on the 31st. He then told his disciples to go over there first to inform them of his late arrival. On the 31st, many people were at the airport to see Luang Phor Opasee off, but he never showed up. Wondering why, they visited the temple only to find out that Luang Phor Opasee had passed away. At that time, his two disciples had met Luang Phor Opasee. They later received news that he had passed away but they thought it was impossible as Luang Phor Opasee was there at the conference interacting with Buddhist monks from other countries.

Luang Phor Tim

Luang Phor Tim was born in Ban Hua Tunnttabuon, Tambon Laharn, Ampher Bannkaii, Jungwat Rayong on the 16th June BE 2422 in the year of the Rabbit. He was named Tim, and his family name was Ngamsii. At the age of 17 his father, Kheh, sent to Tan Phor Singh to study, returning home at the age of 19 and was ordained as a monk at Wat Thatkaow on the 7th June BE 2499. He was ordained by Phrakru Kaow, Archan Singh and Archan Kehh and was given the religious name of Issaliko. After spending a year in Wat Thatkaow, he retreated in the forest for a period of three years, after which he went to Wat Narmathom in Chengwat Chonburi for two years. Luang Phor Tim learned Wijja (magic) with Ajahan Lod, Ajahn Lem and Ajahn Saii. He also studied with his Uncle Luang Phor Song Thao of Wat Kongchin. It was from this uncle that Luang phor Tim inherited a book of Wicha and Arkom. Luang Phor Tim became the Abbot of Wat Lahanrai where he was a strict and diligent practioner of the Dhamma. He was known to be a very good monk and possessed few worldly materials. In the hut where he stayed, he only had a pillow and a mat with no electricity. He lived a simple life. He passed away on the 18th October BE 2518 having spent 72 years in the Sangha.

Luang Phor Sangworasamanakij (Thim)

Luang Phor Sangworasamanakij (Tim)- Wat Phrahkao Brief Biogrpahy Luang Phor Tim 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). There have been reports of miracles and beneficial experiences related to Luang Phor Tim and his amulets. He is now aged 86 but is still invited by other temples to participate in mass chanting ceremonies.Luang Phor Tim was born in March 1913 at Prakhao district, Pranakhoorn SriAyudhya Province. He was the fifth son of six children born to Mr Prom and Mrs Gim Chumchokdee. He was originally ordained a monk at Pikul Temple, Bangban district, Phranakhorn Sriayudhaya, the ceremony being officiated by Luang Phor Pui from Wat Kwid , Luang Phor Liu for Wat Pohkobchao and Abbot Liu from Wat Pikul.Due to personal reasons Luang Phor Tim requested permission from Abbot Liu to leave the priesthood. He returned again on the 14th April 1948 when he was ordained for a second time. The Reverend Udomsamacharn (Luang Phor Sang) from Namtao Temple was the officiator at his second ordination.Luang Phor Tim remained at Wat Piku after his ordination but finally moved in 1949 to Wat Prakhao. At that time, Master Ting Buddhasiri was the abbot.Luang Phor Tim studied diligently and was awarded the Buddhist Certificate of the highest level in 1957, where upon he was appointed as Abbot of Wat Prakhao in 1955. He was a virtuous and charitable monk and it was no surprise that he was rapidly promoted through the ranks, first as 'Dean of Namtao' district in 1967, then he was awarded the certificate of nomination as 'Third-Rank Master', bestowed by the King in 1969 and finally in 1977 as 'second -Rank master' under the name rakru Sangworasamanakij?BR>Amongst his many works, the Reverend Sangworasamanakij (Tim) was responsible for the complete re-development and restoration of Wat Prakhao.Renovated 9 monk dwellings in 1956-1957. Created a hall for praying in 1958. Changed roof tiles of the principal monastery from baked-clay tiles to ceramic tiles. Officiated in a religious ceremony to install the gable apex and the triangular end on the principal monastery roof, wall around the principal monastery, concrete and steel wall around the temple, and a shelter in front of the temple. Created a crematory. Renovated the religious education pavillion, created minor pavillions in the temple and changed tiles of every pavillion, created restroom for ladies and gents and also bathroom. Created a big concrete tank and pavillions. Created a concrete bridge from monk dwellings to the religious education pavillion. Changed roof tiles of the principal monastery from ceramic to tiles with design of goddesses with hands placed palm to palm (Thepanom). Created wall painting in the principal monastery to show the Lord Buddha stories and the tale of Pra Wejsandorn (the last incarnation of the Lord Buddha).

Luang Phor Thoe

"LP THOE" or his full name is " Pra Raht-Sang-Wa-Lah-Pi-Mon" of , Wat Pra-doo-chim-pee. He was born on 27 March 1887 at Bangkok province And he was die on 5 April 1981at the age of 93 years old. "LP THOE" was very popular and highly respected in Bangkok. Whenever there were any ceremony such chanting of amulets, celebration, fund raising etc, "LP THOE" would always be invited, because when people heard about LP THOE's name, they would come to support the ceremony as well. Beside the lay people, the present King RAMA9 of Thailand and the royal family respected "LP THOE" very much too. One can see from many photographs of the royal family had taken with "LP THOE". The most popular style from this batch is the " Pra Somdej KaToh" , which is very rare and expensive now. Since that time, "LP THOE" continue to chant many batches of amulets of many types, such as "PHA-PIT-TAH", Somdej , monk image and magic Coin . All "LP THOE" amulets are very well-proven to be able to protect people from accidents and hardship.

Sankaraj Pae

Somdej SANK-KA-RAJ PAE of Wat Suttat was borned during the King Rama 4 Period. He was borned on 12 November1856 and was die on 26 November 1944 at Wat Suttat at age of 89. When he was 13 years old, his father bought him to become a novice under Pra Somdej "Wan-na-Rat" of Wat Raat Boorana. During his novice days, he also learn dhamma from Ah Jahn Poh at Wat Torng Noppakun. In 1879, when Pra Somdej Wan Rat (Somboon) passed away of illness, Somdej Pra SANK-KA-RAJ went to be ordained under Pra Somdej Wan Rat (Daeng). Later on, he also learned magic from Pra Sangkarat (Sah) at Wat Raai Pradit. until he was Promoted to PraSANK-KA-RAJ or meaning the king of monk in thailand when Pra Sangkarat (Jow) passed away on 15 Nov1938.

Luang Phor Luesi Lingdam

LP Luesie Lingdam was a high ranking monk. His full temple name is Phra RajPhromYarn. LP Luesi Lingdam was a close disciple of LP Parn, Wat BangNomkho and was ordained by LP Parn in B.E. 2480. He had studied so many Buddhakom and ultra Dhamma practices from his teacher, and later became the Abbot of Wat BangNomkho during B.E. 2492-2500. The LP was always in Charn ( highly meditative ) state, his six senses fully opened all the time. He had magic eyes & ears that could see and hear what ordinary people could not. He could foresee future events correctly. He learned Supra Dhamma directly from Lord Buddha by meditating deeply and making out-of-bodying to Nipphan celestial where Lord Buddha present. He created various amulets with the guidance of Lord Buddha. LP Luesie Lingdam had made Dhamma journey to upper provinces for a long years and later settled at the nearly deserted Wat Thasung, Uthai Thani, in B.E.2511. The great LP later became the Abbot of Wat Thasung and led people to help construct the temple successfully. The temple has now a religious property asset value of nearly 1 billion Baht. LP Luesi Lingdam passed away in B.E. 2535 at the age of 75. His body is immortal-- undecayed.

Luang Phor Suk

Luang Poo Suk Gesaroh Wat Makhamtow passed away on 21st January BE2466 at the age of 76.Pra Kru WiMonKuNaGon or Luang Poo Suk GeSaRoh was borned at Moo Bahn Pahk Klorng MaKhamTow, Ampher WatSing, Jangwat ChaaiNaht. His father was named Nuam and mother was Torng Dee. He was borned on 14th October BE2390 during the 4th King Regime. When Luang Poo Suk was 10 years old, his mother sent him to GrungTep(Bangkok) to be raised by his uncle. Luang Poo Suk remained in GrungTep until he got married to a very beautiful woman who bored him a son. When Luang Poo Suk reached the age for ordain, he went to Wat PohTorngLahng and was ordained as a monk. His preceptor was Pra UPaChaYaCui JanNaTaSiRi. His ordain's name was called GeSaRoh. Luang Poo Suk studied Dhamma and Sammahdti at Wat PohTorngLahng until he was ready to go Tudung. He met many teachers during his Tudung and he learned Wichah(magic) from them. One of the teachers who taught him Wichah was Pra Ah Jahn ThumWuaDaeng. Pra Ah Jahn ThumWuaDaeng was also the teacher who has ever taught Luang Por Ngern Wat Bahng Klahn Jangwat PiJit, who was famous for his Pra Pidtah Pim Khee Dtah. Luang Poo Suk went back to his hometown after many years in Tudung. His parents who has waited many years for his return, asked Luang Poo Suk to remain at Pahk Klorng MaKhamTow. Luang Poo Suk obeyed his parents and stayed at Pahk Klorng MaKhamTow until he became the abbot of the village's temple; Wat Pahk Klorng MaKhamTow. Luang Poo Suk rebuilt Wat Pahk Klorng MaKhamTow, from a small village temple to a large and beautiful temple. Luang Poo Suk has many disciples, both ordained and lay disciples. One of his lay disciple who was very close to Luang Poo Suk was GromLuangChumPron KhetUDomSak who was the son of the 4th King. Luang Poo Suk taught him everything he knew about Dhamma and Wichah. Luang Poo Suk was very famous for his Wichah. One of his abilties was that he could change the sizes and shapes of an object. There was one day, an large group of merchants, stopped by at Wat Pahk Klorng MaKhamTow to rest. During those days, merchants used elephants as a mean of transport as well as to carry their goods. While the merchants wanted to cook their meals at the temple, but realised that they did not bring along enough meat. Some of the villagers, jokingly asked them why don't they use their rifles to shoot at the pigeons at the temple, so that they could have pigeon meat for their dinner. One of the merchants took the joke seriously, and started to fire his rifle at the pigeon, but the rifle failed to fire. The villagers stopped him, and told him that Luang Poo Suk prohibit anyone to kill living things in the temple. That merchant refused to listen and seeing that the rifle failed to fire, he raised his cross-bow and fire the arrow at the pigeon. The arrow flied off, but dropped at a short distance, without hitting the pigeon. This merchant became very angry and started to shout: "The abbot of this temple has what great power?" Luang Poo Suk as if he could hear the merchant from his KuTi(hut) far away, he came out from his kuti with hands carrying an empty coconut husk. Luang Poo Suk went to the gazing field. He chanted a certain kathah on to the coconut husk, and then point towards the direction where the merchants' elephants were gazing. Miraculously, the elephants were reduced into houseflies and Luang Poo Suk covered the houseflies with the empty coconut husk. The next morning, when the merchants were to set off their journey, they could not find their elephants. They quckly went to Luang Poo Suk and told him that their elephants have been stolen. Luang Poo Suk preached them precept of not killing of living beings: "If you kill a living being, the living being will feel pain. This is similar to the pain of losing your elephants." Luang Poo Suk taught them the Dhamma and asked them to practise good deeds instead of bad deeds. The merchant then realised that it was Luang Poo Suk who was behind the strange happenings the previous day. Luang Poo Suk led them out from his Kuti and went to the gazing field. Luang Poo Suk chanted a kathah and removed the coconut husk and the houseflies turned into elephant one more time. This ability to change objects into different sizes and shapes was one of Luang Poo Suk Wichah. He has never taught any person this Wichah, except GromLuangChumPron, his favourite lay disciple and GromLuangChumPron has never taught anyone until he passed away on the same year as Luang Poo Suk.

Luang Phor Aiem

LP AIEM of Wat Nang, Bangkok.
he was borned in Bangkok on the 5 August 1832 and he was dieon 29 April 1926 at his age of 94 years.

"LP AIEM" or his nick name " Jow Koon Thow" is a very famous monk in Thailand, especially to those who like to collect his magical items and Coin amulets. his coin are the top amulet in the series "Great Five" coin of thailand.

At the age of 19, "LP AIEM" was ordained as a novice at Wat Nang for a short period. and after 16 years of ordained. The King RAMA5 bestowed the "LP AIEM" to became the abbot of "Wat Nang. "LP AIEM" was a monk who has observed the precepts of a monk strictly. Many people respected "LP AIEM" , and his metta travelled both far and near, such that many people would bring their children to be ordained under "LP AIEM" .

The King RAMA5 was one who respected"LP AIEM" very much and treated "LP AIEM" as his teacher. "LP AIEM" was has ever teached the 5th King a special praying for Loving-Kindness and his magic meditation.

Kruba Srivichai

KUBA SRI-VI-CHAI of Wat Bahn Phang. He was born on 11 September1878 at LUMPOON province, North Thailand. On that day, there was a thunderstorm with lightning. When "KUBA SRI-VI-CHAI" was born, the sky suddenly turned clear and sunny. After became a monk for 11 years (BE2450), Buddhism was gaining more popularity in Thailand and many people became monks. The government established some rules to control the people becoming monks. One of the rules was that, whoever wanted to ordain, had to apply for permit from the province head. Many people in Bahn Pahng wanted to ordain as monk under Phra Krubah Seewichai. Phra Krubah Seewichai applied the permit for them to be ordained. However, after waiting for a few months, there was no reply from the province head. Phra Krubah Seewichai, felt that as long as the parents of the person had given permission for his son to be ordained, it was alright to ordain him even there was no permission from the province head. He went ahead and ordained many people in the village without permission. The province head came to know and was very furious, saying that Phra Krubah Seewichai was arrogant and did not respect authority. Phra Krubah Seewichai explained to the province head, and finally forgiven. However since that time, Phra Krubah Seewichai had to asked for permit for people to be ordained as monks frequently as there were many people wanted to be ordained under him. "KUBA SRI-VI-CHAI" was unable to attend meetings held by the Buddhist Council, because he had spent most of his time practicing Sammahdti. This caused the head of the Buddhist Council in Lampoon very angry and punished "KUBA SRI-VI-CHAI" by sending him to become a normal monk in Wat Pratahirikonchai thus stripping him of his abbot appointment in Wat Bahn Pahng. "KUBA SRI-VI-CHAI" accepted the punishment without questions and stayed in Wat Pratahirikonchai, practising Sammahdti and never left the temple for one year.On the day, he went to Bangkok, there was a huge crowd to send him off. When he reached Bangkok, he stayed in Wat Benjamabopit. The King of thai monk asked him about the whole issue, and found that there was no faults committed by "KUBA SRI-VI-CHAI" .The King of thai monk allowed Phra Krubah Seewichai to return and stay in any temples in Lampoon as he wished.

Luang Phor Derm

"Monk Derm" was born on year 1860 and die on year1951. He was a very compassionate monk. he had helped built a lot of temples not only in Na-khon-Sa-wan Province but also in nearby provinces. His great work had gained the hearts and respect from people throughout Thailand. During Monk Derm's time, there were very few roads and people had to walk through thick woods or forests to go from one place to another. They were not only afraid of the wild animals living in the forest, but also the unknown, such as evil spirits and black magic which were more fearsome than anything else. So bigger His amulet were specially made for this purpose and these were very popular. But now times have changed and people would prefer to carry a smaller one as it could be kept in the pocket or worn like a pen (see picture below). Never the less, the big ones are still very popular among the exorcist monks and witch doctors. It is believed that this magical of "Monk DERM" with the power of Protection, Exorcism, Victory, Defeating negative forces such as black magic, Courage And Confidence

Luang Phor Ngern

"Monk NGERN" was name "NGERN" or meaning Money. He was born on Friday 16-sep-1810 at Pi-Jit province,Thailand.He was entered the monk priesthood since age is 12 years. Until years 1837 he want to built new temple in his village and on next years he starting to build "Wat BANG-KLAN" temple for spreading the Buddhism. He die on years 1919 when he is 109 years Old.Monk Ngern is in a top 5 famous monk of thailand. All of his amulet was have many good experience!!! His amulet was started build on he 60 years old . All items was bless long time by himself. The famous Amulet of Monk NGERN is "Loop Lor" or meaning small Bronze figure , "Jobe" or meaning Bronze Coin, some of his amulet was put in stupa of many temples until now. His amulet "Loop Lor" have 2 series called "Pim Ni-Yom" and "Pim Ki-Ta" , "Jobe Coin " also have 2 series that is "Pim Yai (Big size)" and "Pim Lak (small size)And after he die every years this "Wat BANG-KLAN" temple will replica his amulet and invite famous monk around thailand that time to blessed an amulet. now that have famous replica is series 2515(build on year 1972), series2525(build on year 1982) ,series2535(build on year 1992), series "Fa-Kum-Lon"(build on year 1983) and series "Peen Tak"(build on year 1985)

何是“三好”( Collecting Amulet Knowledge )

按照泰國人選擇及恭請聖物的規矩，完美的聖物需由“三好”條件所構成。（請仔細看以下的資料）

1. 第一好；聖物需由“好高僧”進行製造。

如何基本地調查該位製造聖物的高僧是否夠好﹗首先，需要詢問當地善信。若是真正的好高僧，一定會有不少當地的善信崇拜他。

注意﹗有不少特別在佛牌報刊長期做廣告而漸漸有名的所謂高僧（半真半假），若是詢問該位高僧所住持寺廟附近的民眾，常常發現無人知曉該位高僧的名節。此類高僧所製的聖物，推出市場時常伴隨著廣告，但過了一段時間之後，沒有了廣告的支持，就再也沒有人願意收藏和恭請，而且會發現已恭請過及配戴過的善信，會將當初此些聖物便宜賣出或四處亂扔。這真是奇怪的聖物啊﹗

２．第二好；好聖物需要經過“好的製造儀式”而完成。

也就是說，製造聖物的每一階段過程，都需按照傳統的製造方法，而且此過程，皆需由高僧親自管理而督作。　

注意﹗數十年以來，市場上新推出的聖物，大多數皆是在工廠裡大量開模製造而完成，而且製造儀式的每一階段過程中，皆與高僧無關（高僧並未親自管理而督作）。

３．第三好；製造聖物必須具有“好的目的”。

也就是說，製作與出售聖物所賺來的金錢，應該使用於利益眾生與功德之事，例如；修繕佛塔、修繕廟牆、建築學校、修補馬路、製造佛像等等。

並不是落入某人的口袋或錢包裡。注意﹗目前百分之九十以上的新推出聖物，可說皆是某人、某老闆或某佛牌中心，在幕後出錢製造的，他們雇用工廠大量生產，並廣做廣告，利用高僧之名氣而推出聖物於佛牌市場，此類聖物泰國，人們稱為“老闆聖物”。

據說缺少第三好條件的聖物，將不會得到天上的佛祖、龍波師傅們及神仙們的保佑

Luang Phor Lid

Achan Nong

Wat Sai Khao is located in Changwat Pattani Province, Thailand and is a Maha Nikai Buddhist Temple.

Wat Sai Khao was built in B.E. 2300 and the temple's old church was built in B.E.2478. There are two Nikai or sects of Buddhism in Thailand namely Maha Nikai and Hinayan Nikai, most of the temples in Thailand are Hinayan Nikai temples.

According to the history of Wat Sai Khao, Mr.Peng or Than Pakdichumpol, who moved from Sraiburi (now part of Malaysia), donated the land and money to build the temple before inviting monks to take up residence.Wat Sai Khao was established as a juristic person in B.E.2432, and passed the Pook Pattasima ceremony in B.E.2435. (The ceremony was aimed to define the temple area.) Because of the vast area of the temple, part was used to locate a primary school which has now been in existence since B.E.2460.

Since the construction of Wat Sai Khao, six abbots have taken up residence, the first one was Long Phor Man, and the latest one is Long Phor Peng Pamuto B.E 2543, and a direct descendant of Archan Nong Dharma Bhuto. Wat Sai Khao has been continuously developed with many of the buildings renovated such as Pra Vihara, library, belfry, monks' residences etc. Today it is considered one of the most beautiful temples in the kingdom.

Archan Nong Dharma Bhuto, or Prakru Dharma Kitkosol, was one of two famous monks who were responsible for creating the now famous Long Phor Thuad, Wat Chang Hai amulets in B.E.2478. His co-worker at that time was Phra Ajahn Tim Dharma Taro.

Archan Nong Dharma Bhuto, formerly named Mr.Nong Northong, was born the son of Mr. Rueng and Mrs. Thonpeng, on December 15, B.E.2462, at Tumbol Bankluay, Ma-krood District, Pattani Province. More recently the district's name has changed to Kokbhoti District.

His parents had three children namely; Mrs.Thongchan, Archan Nong Dharma Bhuto and Mr.Nuam. His parents divorced and remarried, and subsequently had a further three daughters, Mrs.Woon (his stepmothers daughter), Mrs. Nuem Kaewthongprakum and Mrs Nium Siriphorn (his stepfathers daughter).

Archan Nong Dharma Bhuto, was ordained as a novice at the age of 19 and as a monk aged 21 on June 27th, B.E. 2482, at Wat Napradoo. Phra Ajahn Tim Dharma Taro, his co-worker, was also ordained on the same day. His preceptor was Prakru Wibul Samanawatra of Wat Mujjarintawapiwihara, who gave him his new Pali-language name as Dharma Bhuto.

B.E.2488 Archan Nong Dharma Bhuto passed the examination for Nak Dharma Chan Aek, or first class Dharma expert.
B.E.2508 Appointed Vice Abbot of Wat Chang Hai.
B.E.2511 Appointed Abbot of Wat Sai Khao, and the monk group leader of Tumbol Kokbhoti,Or Kokbhoti sub-district
B.E.2514 Appointed by the supreme patriarch as Prakru Dharma Kitkosol, as 3rd class Dharma Teacher.
B.E.2524 Appointed by the supreme patriarch as Prakru Dharma Kitkosol, as 2nd class Dharma Teacher.
B.E.2537 Appointed by the supreme patriarch as Prakru Dharma Kitkosol, as 1st class Dharma Teacher.

As previously mentioned he and Pra Ajahn Tim, were ordained on the same day, and naturally were good friends often helping each other on various missions, including an occasion in B.E.2497 when they both co-created the Long Phor Thuad Pranuewan amulets. these amulets are now very rare and expensive, well beyond the budget of the average collector. Fortunately there are however many amulets that do fall within the range of the enthusiast and in the next article on Archan Nong we will be looking at the various amulets he created.

Archan Phor Nong Dharma Bhuto was known as a merciful priest. He often helped the poor, both ordinaries and monks, to be educated. Furthermore, he also helped renovate many buildings, including temples' and public buildings.

He also devoted his entire life to all of Buddhist affairs, regardless of troubles or hardship. Due to his dedication to Buddhism and hard work, Archan Nong Dharma Bhuto was plagued with many diseases, including high blood pressure and lung disease. Although he was treated at hospital his conditioned continually worsened.

Eventually, Archan Nong Dharma Bhuto passed away at 03.27 a.m., on September 11th, B.E.2542, at Kokbhoti hospital. He was aged 80 years of which 60 were devoted to Buddhism. His cremation took place at 03.59 p.m., on the 20th May May B.E.2545, at Wat Sai Khao. Though, his body was burnt, his name will be respected eternally not only by the locals of Patani but by all of Thailand and many international devotees.

His virtues, along with Phra Acharn Tim's, will be always admired, due to their great devotion to Buddhism and the general public. Not only were they some of Thailand's greatest guru monks but the creators of the legendry Long Phor Thuad amulet.

Luang Phor Tae

Holy Venerable Long Phor Tae KongThong, Wat Sahm Ngahm, Nakhon Pathom passed away on the 25th December BE 2524 at his temple, aged 90.

Long Phor Tae was born on 15 September B.E.2434 in Tambon Sahm Ngahm, Amphur Gamphengsean (now called Dong Thom), Jangwat Nakhon Pathom. He was born the 5th child in a family of 7 children. Both LP Tae's parents, Nai Jan Sam Nagm Noi and Nang Boo Sam Nagm Noi were farmers.From the age of seven years he was raised by his Uncle Daeng, who was a monk at Wat Gahlong in Samutsakorn province, where LP Tae first started to study knowledge of Dhamma.At the age of 10 he returned with Long Phor Daeng to their home village, to construct a new temple 20KM south at Tambon Don Pusah.

After three years, in B.E. 2447, the newly built temple was moved from Tambon Don Pusah to Tambon Sam Nagm, and the temple was known as Wat Sam Nagm.Thereafter LP Tae continued to reside at the new temple studying Dharma and magic under his uncle until the age of 20 when he was finally ordained as a monk.

Long Phor Tae eventually was to became the close disciple of Long Phor Tah, the preceptor of Wat Panaengtak. Long Phor Tah taught Long Phor Tae everything he knew about Dhamma and Sammahdti. Long Phor Tae would accompany his Master whenever he went Tudung, until such time that Long Phor Tae had gained sufficient experience to go alone.Long Phor Tae eventually was to became the close disciple of Long Phor Tah, the preceptor of Wat Panaengtak. Long Phor Tah taught Long Phor Tae everything he knew about Dhamma and Sammahdti. Long Phor Tae would accompany his Master whenever he went Tudung, until such time that Long Phor Tae had gained sufficient experience to go alone.

After LP Tah passed away in B.E.2465, LP Tae left for Wat Takong in Nakhon Pathom. Long Phor Chaem was the abbot of Wat Takong and was extremely well known for his strict practice in Dhamma and high attainment in Saiyasaat (magical arts). LP Cham unselfishly imparted everything that he knew on the subjects of Dhamma, meditation, tudong and saiyasaat to LP Tae. Once Long Phor Chaem told Long Phor Tae that: "If you want to become Jow Koon (monk with a high title), take a train to Krungthep (Bangkok). If you want to become a real monk, you must enter the forest." Long Phor Tae choose the latter, and went into the forest and became a Tudung monk.

It is said that Long Phor Tae was a monk who possessed a lot of metta(loving-kindness) and bahramee (power). Whenever Long Por Tae went for Tudung, many villagers would give money and personal possessions but he never accepted the gifts, only morning alms. LP Tae was well known for making 'Guman Thong'. The first temples in Thailand to make 'Guman Thong' were Wat Sahm Ngahm and Wat Takong in Nakhon Pathom.

It was believed that LP Tae had the supernormal power to see wondering souls of the dead that roamed the surroundings and especially souls of those young children. In order to give an opportunity for those souls to make merit before rebirth, LP Tae decided to cast the souls into a child-like statue and give it people who needed help. LP Tae had learned such art from LP Chaem of Wat Takong and also an unnamed monk from Cambodia.

In the year BE 2475, at the age of 40, he became the Abbot of Wat Sam Nagm.
One day, a robber wanted to rob Long Phor Tae of the money, but Luang Por Tae did not stop him, however Long Phor Tae told the robber that the money was not his, but belonged to the villagers who wished to make merits. If he took the money, the villagers would be disappointed because the money was meant for merit making. After the robber had listened to Long Phor Tae's, the robber felt very ashamed and ran off.

According to a story told by the villagers of Nakhon Pathom, in year B.E.2483, there lived an unlucky food peddler in the town centre of Nak Kan Bahn. He was a great chef but no matter how hard he worked, he didn't manage to succeed in his business. One morning while travelling to the town to set up his stall, he met a preaching monk along the way. Immediately, he put down his stuff and scooped a big bowl of food and presented it to the monk.

After finishing the food, the monk walked along with the peddler and spoke with him. He then knew the hardship and unluckiness of the peddler. As they parted, the monk took out a clay doll-like statue from his bag and gave it to the peddler, telling him to treat it well everyday so that his luck will change. Soon after that, the peddler's business got better and better. He then came to know that the monk who gave him the statue was LP Tae, abbot of Wat Sahm Ngahm and the statue was called 'Guman Thong'.

Wat Sahm Ngahm produced numerous pendants of Luang Phor Tae that has brought extreme good luck and great fortune to many people since. Many occasions were recorded that people wearing Long Phor Tae's amulets were unharmed from accidents and there were also stories told by many villagers ( some still living today) and people from all over Thailand that they were saved from both evil spirits and ghosts after wearing LP Tea's amulets. It is also believe that it will bring great Metta to one by wearing amulets of LP Tae.

Besides being a disciple of Long Phor Tah and Long Phor Chaem, Long Phor Tae had also learnt Wichah from a Cambodian Ajahn in Kanchanaburi province. It was said that it was from him that he learnt the arcane secrets of making the famous Guman Thong.

Fortunately most of the knowledge was passed down to his own disciple Ajahn Yem who has continued the tradition.