Luang Pu Hong was born on Thursday 23rd March 1918 at Tungmon village, Prasart District, Surin Province. His father’s name was Boak and his mother’s name was Auen – they were farmers. Luang Phor Hong had 8 brothers and sisters – he was the first son.
He entered priesthood as a novice at 18 years old and ordained as a monk at the age of 20 at Wat Petchaburi. Present during his ordination were Luang Phor Prae, Luang Phor Chueng and Luang Phor Gad. As a novice, his masters called him "Samanane Bromsorn" (Novice Bromsorn). After his ordination he was given the new name"Brommapanyo".
Luang Pu Hong had studied both theoretical and practical dharma from many masters. Seven years after his ordination, he travelled to Cambodia to practice meditation and to seek peace. In addition he studied magic incantations from many masters. He finally returned to Wat Petchaburi, where he was appointed Abbot in 1973.
Luang Pu Hong has high level of jhana and loving kindness and he can communicate with all domestic animal which seem to be unbelieveable.
Luang Pu Hong was most respected by Jhow Narodom Sihanu the King of Cambodia because Luang Pu Hong ever helped him to regain Cambodia from the French.
Golden Word Of Luang Pu Hong
1) If you take my amulets and used it already. If it's no good may I die a hundred times per day.
2) The thing which I am most afraid of is afraid that my grand disciples and disciples can't match the others.
Phrases To Ponder And The Teaching Of Luang Pu Hong
1) Wealth and possesion may separate, disappear and perish. Wealth of merit from Dana you can keep and consume for long in this world and future world of existence.
2) May everybody observe the 5 precepts well. Whoever hold the 5 precepts that person is the disciple of LPhoo Hong.
If you are already my disciple you don't have to be afraid. You won't met a violent death, you won't undergo hardship and nobody can harm you.
3) Whoever meditate alot, put in the effort in meditation is a person with morality. If you practice well the teachers and the celestial beings will help to protect you. If you already do good the teachers will reward you.
May all disciples develop their meditation. When you are sitting, sleeping, standing, walking meditate well. Lest in emergency, you can't do it in time.
Don't be heedless because heedlessness will bring on your downfall. Don't be heedless even for a minute.
Be firm with mindfulness. Consider the cause and effect so you can be free from suffering.
Address: Moo 2, Tambon Thung Mon, Amphoe Prasat, Surin, 32140, Thailand
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| A gift from one of LP Hong's luksit when we pay a visit to him at his house |
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| Another gift from him - LP Suang and LP Jiam's locket |
