Wat Bang Nom Kho - Wat Luang Por Parn
วัดบางนมโค - วัด หลวงพ่อปาน อำเภอ เสนา จ.อยุธยา
Telephone 035203005 (Office)
035201274 (Luang Por Yong - Abbot of Wat Bang Nom Kho)
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Written by Mr. Spencer Littlewood
Wat Bang Nom Kho, or maybe better known as Wat Hlwong Por Parn, is one of the Temples known for it's lineage of great "Kroo Gaeji Ajarn" (Master monks with supernatural powers).Starting from the time that the extremely revered Master; Hlwong Por Parn was Abbot, along with the presence of another great Master Monk; Luang Por Rasi Ling Dam.
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Picture Below:- Luang Por Rasi Ling Dam
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Hlwong Por Parn was renowned for his specialization in the subject of Buddha Magic and Buddhist medicinal healing methods.
Luang Phor Parn was also known for his powerful amulets; began to create amulets in the Buddhist year 2460(1917 ).There are more than 30 different editions, generally depicting Buddha images riding on animal "Pahana - พาหนะ" (meaning vehicle). Luang Phor is revered as one of the 10 greatest "Gaeji Ajarn" (guru monk with magical powers) of the present day.
He was also famous for finding the extremely famous and powerful Yant / Kata (mantra) of Grao
Paetch in the Buddhist year 2458 whilst making a pilgrimage to Suphanburi province. Famous for his
discovery of the Sacred
Diamond Armour Yant - "Yant Grao Paetch"!
In any year that had the auspicious Sao Ha day (Saturday,
the fifth day of the waxing moon period, lunar month), Luang Phor Phan would perform a
very special Ceremony, consecrating and embedding Yant Graopaetch into his thousands of
disciples gathering in Wat Bang Nom Kho temple. Luang Por would write the Kata on
a blackboard and tell everybody to choose one letter of the script NA-MO-PUT-TAA-YA
(five Aspects of the Buddha). Then he would stand behind the blackboard and recite a Kata
to push the letters and imprint them on all of the devotees. If a recipient really had
good meditative
skills, one of the letters would become embedded onto his skull for his whole life.
Amazingly,it was observed that when one of these devotees died and was brought to be
cremated, the script clearly appeared upon the
forehead of the skull when the remains were inspected. Kata Yant Graopaetch
requires daily recitation. If this is done, the person reciting will be perfectly
protected; all dangers
even deadly events will never be able to harm you.
The Current Abbot (and Ubachaya - meaning that he is empowered to ordain others into monkdom) of
the Temple is called Phra Kroo Suwatjirayaaporn, or Hlwong Por Yong for short.I was lucky enough to
recieve the opportunity to visit him in his Guthi (Guthi is the name for the room/hut where a monk
resides), as Mr. Geoffrey and friend from Vietnam comissioned me as their guide and translator (they
also bestowed me with the great honor of teaching them some of what i have learned about Buddha
Magic - thanks for your faith and support Geoffrey!).
Hlwong Por Yong is an extremely good hearted monk, known for his compassion and expertise in the
subject of Vipassana Meditation.As i visited his Guthi i was impressed and pleased to see that he had no
mod-cons and lives simply - his presence radiates a sense of peace and "Maettha" (Compassion) to
other beings.
We recieved blessings from him and i spoke to him about my future Ordination as a Buddhist monk
asking if ihe would consider giving me the honour to go and study Gammatan vipassana khom sanskrit
and Buddha Magic under his supervision.
I can't reveal all that was discussed but i shall update you all to any developments as time passes.
Hlwong Por Yong (Phra Kroo Suwatjariyaaporn)
It is almost impossible for a westerner to be ordained directly in a Temple that is 100% Thai..normally the
only way is to be ordained at a Westerner founded Temple where only westerners are practising, and
move to a Thai Temple after some years.
I have petitioned many monks at many Temples already, to no avail..refusal is the norm.
Hlwong Por Yong was very receptive and seemed to think that a foreign buddhist trained in 7 languages,
able to speak thai and having basic Pali sanskrit skills plus knowledge of Buddhist Magic might have
something positive to offer for the spreading of Thai Buddhist Faith.
I also think that if i can learn to behave as a Monk should behave and practise the methods required,
then my human abilities with languages may be put to a positive cause (spreading the dharma).
This warmed my heart extremely, after being refused at so many Temples, and caused a deep faith,
respect and spiritual devotion for this extremely humble, powerful and compassionate
Master Gaeji Ajarn.(c)Spencer Littlewood - article written by Spencer Littlewood.
Hlwong Por Parn's Biography shall be presented here in the coming weeks, and shall grow to be a
multi page article.
Anyone interested in visiting Master Yong at Wat Hlwong Por Parn can contact Spencer on mobile
0863537805 and he will be happy to help you
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Picture Left:- Skeleton in glass case.This is to be found outside Luang Por Phan's Guthi where he used to stay as he was still alive. Many Buddhist temples have Skeletons to help us remember the transience of the Human Body, and the certainty of death for all living beings. Daily Meditation on this matter helps us to live the best we can and not to make mistakes we may regret later (as there may not BE a Later!). |
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