In the southern region of Thailand, Luang Phor Dum known as Phra Rutti Rangsee is a monk who is strict in the discipline of monkhood and is known to have a high level of Samadhi and Visha. Luang Phor Dum formerly known as Jantarak was born on 6th February BE 2436 at Na Thap Subdistrict,

Kruba Lert was born on 1st January BE 2474 at Lampang Province. When he was at the age of 20, he was ordained as a monk and started learning Dharma and Wicha under the guidance of his teacher. His teacher was Kruba Nata Wat Tungmandtai. Nata was not only the teacher for Kruba Lert, he

Somdej Phra Yannasangwon is the 19th monk since the reign of King Rama I to hold the title of Supreme Buddhist Patriarch of Thailand. He was born on 3rd October BE 2456 in Kanchanaburi Province. Since young, Somdej Phra Yannasangwon was already interested in religion and monastic life. It is mentioned that as a young

In Wat Par Jao Sua, a lesser known buddhist temple in Northeast Thailand Ubon Ratchathani, there is a guru monk by the name of Ya Kru Joon or Ajarn Joon ( Please note that in Northeast Thailand, people address monk as Ya Kun but it has the same meaning as people address monk as Luang

Luang Phor Ngern was born in BE 2351 at Bangklan in Pichit Province, Thailand. His given name “Ngern ” in Thai has the meaning of money or sliver. Both represent wealth to the householder. When he was a baby his parents did not have any financial hardship but rather enjoyed a easy life with him

Luang Phor Suk is one of the greatest guru monks. He is widely accepted in Thailand as the most accomplished guru monk of Wicha. Luang Phor Suk was born in BE 2390 in the Northern part of Chainat Province during the reign of King Rama IV. When Luang Phor Suk was 10 years old, his

Luang Phor Kui was born on 20th May BE 2464 in Petchaboon Province. His father’s name was Mr Tong Dee while his mother’s name was Mrs Tong. He was given the name “Wichai Rat”. It is said that Luang Phor Kui’s exact birthdate was on BE 2454 but back in those days people that live

Luang Ta Maha Bua (12th August BE 2456 – 30th January BE 2554) was a Thai Buddhist monk. He was thought by many of his followers to be an Arahant (monk that has attained enlightenment). He was a disciple of Ajarn Mun Bhuridatta and was also considered a master in the Thai Forest Tradition. Following the

For those that does not know who is Luang Phor Phel? Luang Phor Phel is the abbot of Wat Rangman. He was born in the year BE 2466 and has been ordained as a monk since the age of 20. Luang Phor Phel strictly practiced and studied what he had learned. He is known to

Luang Phor Goy is the abbot of Wat Kow Din Tai. He is well-known for consecrating Kumanthong and Phra Khun Paen amulets. It is known that at the age of 20,Luang Phor Goy was ordained as a monk. Soon after that, he went to Cambodia to study Wicha from Luang Phor Su Wern regarding the