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Luang Phor Ngern
Buddhachote, former
abbot of Wat Wangtago,
Bangklan Sub-district,
Potalae District, Pichit
Province is without
doubt the most famous
monk to originate from
Pichit province,
respected both for his
sacred power and
amulets.
He
was born on September
16th, B.E.2353 to the
family of Mr. U and Mrs.
Fug. Some historians
record that he was born
in B.E.2348 or B.E.2360.
although the former date
is believed to be the
more accurate.
Aged three he moved to
stay with his uncle
until the age of 12 when
he was ordained a novice
at Wat Tongpu, (official
name Wat Chanasongkram)
Aged 20 he finally was
ordained a monk at the
same temple, where he
remained for a further
three years before
departing to Wat
Kongkaram or Wat
Bangklan Tai.
He remained here only
for a year, not
believing the atmosphere
was conducive to
meditation. |
Before he left the temple, he
paid homage to the temple's
principle Buddha Image and took
with him a small cutting taken
from the Bhoti tree at the
entrance to the temple.
He traveled north until he
reached Wantago Village where he
decided to pray to Lord Buddha.
He asked if this location was
suitable to build a new temple,
and if so requested that he be
shown a sign of encouragement
from the cutting he had planted.
The cutting grew becoming a
beautiful Bhoti tree, and it was
at this spot that LP Ngern built
the temple now known as Wat
Wantago.
This temple was located north of
Wat Bangklan Tai and as such was
often referred to as Wat
Bangklan Nur or just Wat
Bangklan.
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Initially Wat Wangtago
only comprised of a
single monk house of LP
Ngern.
Locals observing his
strict adherence to Lord
Buddha’s dharma held him
in great respect, and
did all they could to
assist him in the
development of the
temple which over time
became quite prosperous.
He was visited by scores
of people on a daily
basis, not only from
Pichit but also
neighbouring provinces.
His powers to create
protective sacred water
had gained him
considerable notoriety. |
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Even Luang Phor Suk of Wat
Makhamtao praised him and
suggested to HRH Prince
Chumbhorn Ket-Udomsak, that he
should visit to learn scared
sciences from Luang Phor Ngern.
The prince visited Wat Wangtago
and remained there for almost 20
days becoming one of his best
known disciples. |
