Luang Pu Pherm Punyasavano
Luang Pu Perm | |
|---|---|
Luang Pu Perm of Wat Klang Bang Kaew | |
| Title | Phra Phutthawithinayok |
| Personal life | |
| Born | Perm 29 January 1890 |
| Died | 6 January 1983 (aged 92) Nakhon Pathom Province, Thailand |
| Nationality | Thai |
| Other names | หลวงปู่เพิ่ม |
| Occupation | Buddhist monk |
| Religious life | |
| Religion | Buddhism |
| School | Theravāda |
| Lineage | Mahānikāya |
| Dharma names | Punyavasano (ปุญฺญวสโน) |
| Ordination | 12 July 1907 |
| Senior posting | |
| Based in | Wat Klang Bang Kaew, Nakhon Pathom Province |
Phra Phutthawithinayok (พระพุทธวิถีนายก), commonly known as Luang Pu Perm (หลวงปู่เพิ่ม), was a highly respected Thai Buddhist monk of the Mahanikaya order. His dharma name was Punyavasano (ปุญฺญวสโน). He served as abbot of Wat Klang Bang Kaew[1] and was district ecclesiastical head (chao khana amphoe) of Nakhon Chai Si.
Biography
Phra Phutthawithinayok was born on 29 January 1890 during the reign of King Chulalongkorn (Rama V). He was ordained as a novice in 1894 at the age of 8, and later entered the monkhood as a full bhikkhu on 12 July 1907 at Wat Klang Bang Kaew. His preceptor was Ariyavangsagatayana (Pae Tissadeva), then still holding the title Somdet Phra Wanarat. The ritual was assisted by Phra Athikan Chom, abbot of Wat Tukkata, as kammavācācariya (chanting master), and Phra Khru Thaksinanukit of Wat Sapphachet as anusavanācariya (reciting master).
He studied Dhamma and Vinaya at Wat Klang Bang Kaew and became the foremost disciple of Luang Pu Boon Khanthachot. He remained in service to Luang Pu Bun until his death in 1935. Afterward, he continued to preserve and transmit his teacher's lineage.[2]
Ecclesiastical titles
Luang Pu Perm received the following ecclesiastical titles and appointments:
- 5 February 1938 – Became abbot of Wat Klang Bang Kaew.
- 4 December 1939 – Appointed preceptor (upajjhāya) in Nakhon Chai Si District.
- 8 April 1940 – Appointed district ecclesiastical head (chao khana amphoe).
- 1 March 1946 – Received the title of Phra Khru with the rank Phra Khru Phutthawithinayok.[3]
- 5 December 1952 – Promoted to Phra Khru of the highest (ek) class.
- 5 December 1960 – Elevated to the rank of Phra Rajakhana with the title Phra Phutthawithinayok.[4]
Sacred objects
Luang Pu Perm created several sacred objects (watthumongkhon) that are still well known among devotees:
- Takrut and bia kae amulets.
- The "Third Batch" series, 1970.
- Ecclesiastical fan medallion (phatyot coin), 1974.
Legacy
Throughout his life, Luang Pu Perm was known for his strict discipline, moral conduct, and dedication to education and social development. He supported schools, nurtured youth, and inspired widespread faith and respect among lay followers. His contributions to Thai Buddhism were considered vast and enduring.[5]
Luang Pu Perm died on 6 January 1983, at the age of 96, after 75 years in the monkhood.
References
- ^ List of abbots of Wat Klang Bang Kaew Archived 23 September 2012 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Biography of Luang Pu Perm, Wat Klang Bang Kaew Archived 6 September 2011 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Announcement of the Office of the Prime Minister: Royal conferment of ecclesiastical titles" (PDF). Royal Thai Government Gazette (in Thai). 63 (15 ง): 363. 19 March 1946.
- ^ "Royal conferment of ecclesiastical titles" (PDF). Royal Thai Government Gazette (in Thai). 77 (102 ง (Special Issue)): 9. 14 December 1960.
- ^ Luang Pu Perm, Wat Klang Bang Kaew Archived 5 March 2016 at the Wayback Machine