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Article Date : 11 October 2011
Article Author : Chris Jones



Luang Phor Pern - Wat Bangphra
 

         Luang Phor Pern Tithakunoe was Born in Thambon Bang Gaew Nakhon Pathom on the 12th of August 2466.


Shortly after his Birth, his mother and father decided to move to live in the small Village of Baan Tung Kork, in The district of Sorng Pi Norng province of SupannBurii.


Supan Burii was a territory that teemed with "Nak Laeng and infamous highwaymen including well known characters such as, Suea Dam, Suea Bai, and  Suea Mahaesworn.  (Interestingly it is now these very type of modern day characters that seek the protection from LP Pern)


At this time, Luang Phor Pern who was still a Layman, found it wise to source some magic charms to protect himself from the dangerous elements of the region.


In addition to this, Luang Phor Pern had always been attracted to  Buddhist Magic used by warriors in the historic past. Suffice to say he was seriously interested in all things paranormal.


He sought out one of the most respected monk of his time, Luang Phor Daeng (Pra Kruu Suwannasaatugith).


Luang Phor Daeng was based in the area at Wat Tung Kork, in Supannburii Province. Luang Phor Pern became a Lay Disciple of Luang Phor Daeng, who was in turn a disciple of Luang Phor Hnoeng (Wat Klong Madan); an Expert in matters of Sorcery.


At the age of 26  Luang Phor Pern would become ordained as a Monk. He was ordained by Phra Ajahn Huem, who was also his teacher in Buddha Magic and Sorcery.


Apart from that, Luang Phor Pern was a Disciple of "Agkara Khorm" , and a student of yant composition and application. His yant were renowned for their aesthetic beauty and the power that they carried. Luang Phor Pern studied vipassana meditation with utmost dedication for many years and through these studies was able to become a disciple of the Great Luang Phor Opassi, one of the Greatest monks of the time, known for his powers of white magic.


After this, Luang Phor Pern went  "Tudong" in the jungles of Western Thailand (Kanchanaburi) He crossed the border into the realm of Marit (Burma), through the remote areas of Saesawoe and Bang Graenggawia; Known in that time as being the thickest darkest Jungle, full of dangerous animals and unknown fevers.


According to Thai beliefs, there was also the added dangers of "Naang Mai" (wicked fairies and tree spirits), Phii Phoeng and Phii Phaa (Jungle ghosts) and all sorts of evil spirits. The inhabitants of this thickly forested and mountainous region were mostly Karen, many of whom became disciples of Luang Phor Pern.

Luang Phor Pern seemed to be loved and respected wherever he travelled, due to the fact that he possessed such a transparent personality that allowed all to see his great compassion and his power to help folk with his magic.


One day Luang Phor Pern was called upon by the local folk to become Abbot of Wat Tung Nang Lork (Temple of the field with the lady ghost), in Kanchanaburi, where he developed the temple during his five year stay. After this he returned to the jungles to practice the ancient ascetic meditation practices.

 

                                                        Wat Koeg Khaemao where Luang Phor Pern consecrated his first amulets

Luang Phor Pern later became the Abbott of Wat Koeg Khaemao in Nakorn Pathom, which at that time was not only in a bad state of repair but was also in an area that was inaccessible, being thickly forested.  He developed and repaired the temple gaining the love and respect of the local people.

It was here that he consecrated his very first amulets which are now rare and hard to find. It was from the donations received in return for these amulets that he was able to renovate the temple.

After many years at Wat Koeg Khaemao he was invited to become Abbot of Wat Bang Phra where he became better known for spiritual tattoos or yant especially the tattoo festival in the month of March.