Thursday 29 November 2007

Luang Por Pern

Luang Phor Pern 12.08.BE2466 - 30.06.BE2545

LP Pern Tithakunoe was born in Thambon Bang Gaew Nakhon Pathom on 12/8/2466.
Shortly after his birth, his parent decided to move to a small village of Baan Tung Kork, in the district of Sorng Pi Norng province of Supannburii. At that time Supanburii was a territory that teemed with Nak Laeng and infamous highwayman. SupannBurii province which have most tiger in thailand called "Tiger Land". Luang Phor Pern who was still a Layman, found it wise to source some magic charm to protect himself. In addition to this, he had always been attracted to Buddhist Magic used by warriors in the historic past and he was seriously interested in all things paranormal.
He became a Lay Disciple of LP Daeng who was in turn a disciple of LP Hnoeng ( Wat Klong Madan), an expert in matters of Socery. He was ordained at the age of 26 by Phra Ajahn Huem, who was also his teacher in Buddha Magic and Sorcery.
After this, LP Pern went "Tudong" in the jungles at Kanchanaburi. He crossed the border into the realm of Burma, through the remotes areas of Saesawoe and Bang Graenggawia; known in the time being the thickest darkest Jungle, full of dangerous animals and unknown fevers.
According to Thai beliefs, there was added dangers of "Naang Mai" ( wicked fairies & tree spirits), Phii Phoeng and Phii Phaa (Jungle ghost) and all sorts of evil spirits. It is said that at the time of his return of pilgrimage, it was protected by a tiger, which accompanied him until orée by the jungle. Since, the tiger became the protective symbol of the Master.
He became the abbot of Wat Tung Nang Lork for 5 years and returned to the jungles to practice the ancient ascetic meditation practices. He later became the abott of Wat Koeg Khaemao in Nakorn Pathom. As the Wat was in a very bad state of repair and was very inaccessible, being thickly forested, he developed and repaired the temple by consecrated his very first amulet and through donations received in return for these amulet, he renovated the temple.
He was invited to become abbot of wat bang phra where he became better known for spiritual tattoos or yant expecially the tattoo festival in the month of March.
He is a monk of great personality and great compassion to help folks with his magic. Devotees believed that Luang Phor Pern’s tattoos can stop bullets and blades, prevent road accidents, improve business, induce trances, and calm your mind.
(website for wat Bangpra – http://www.bp-th.org/)

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