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Luang Phor Nium, was a well known and highly respected monk from Wat
Noi in Suphanburi province.
Wat Noi is an ancient temple, established several hundred years ago
but deserted in B.E.2310 after
the Burmese army had invaded the
Thai Kingdom.
Luang Phor Nium who was invited to become abbot of the temple spent
years renovating the structure
until such time it was one of
the most beautiful in the
province.
Nowadays the temple is located on the east side of the Supan River
in Kokkram Sub-district,
Bangplamar, Supanburi Province.
Luang Phor Nium was born in around B.E.2372-B.E.2373, during the
reign of King Rama III, in Ban
Parperk Village, Bangplamar,
Supanburi Province.
(Note: King Rama III reigned the Kingdom during B.E.2367-B.E.2394.)
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Although his background is not entirely clear it is believed that
Luang Phor Nium was ordained at
Wat Rakhang in B.E.2393 and had
learned sacred sciences from the
most famous of all monks, Somdej
Prabuddhacharn Toh,
(Note: Somdej Buddhacharn Toh was born in B.E.2331 and passed away
in B.E.2415)
As abbot of Wat Noi, he sent many of his disciples to be educated at
Wat Rakhang, many of whom are now highly respected themselves, such
as,
Luang Phor Parn of Wat Bangnomko, Ayudhaya Province, Luang Phor Nong
of Wat Klongmadan, Supanburi
Province, and Luang Phor Sorn of
Wat Palaylai, Supanburi
Province.
Luang Por Nium had remained in Bangkok for approximately 20 years,
returning to Supanburi Province
in B.E.2413, when at the age of
40 he dwelt at Wat Rocharern
later being invited to become
abbot of Wat Noi in
B.E.2413-2414.
Luang Phor Nium worked hard
apart to renovate much of the
temple and construct new
buildings. Whilst not working on
the temple his free time was
devoted to the locals, and was
well known for his medicinal
skills using Thai herbs
On November 17, B.E.2453,
aged 81, Luang Phor Nium passed
away peacefully in the unique
aspect of a laying Buddha Image.
His corpse was burnt on April
13-14, B.E.2454, five months
after his death. Worshippers
congregated at the temple
attempting to collect ashes in
the belief that they would
protect against danger, black
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