History of Luang Pho Ngern, Wat Tai Nam, Tai Nam Subdistrict, Pho Thale District, Phichit Province
Luang Pho Ngern was born at Ban Bang Khlan, Village No. 1, Bang Khlan Subdistrict, Pho Thale District, Phichit Province, during the reign of King Rama I. of Rattanakosin As for his birth date, there is no clear evidence that can only be confirmed by inquiring about the year he was ordained. It is believable that he was born in the year 1808. It is quite certain that Uncle Plaek Suknuan, who was alive in time to serve Luang Por, said that He was born on Friday, the 10th month, Year of the Dragon, 1808 and died. On Friday, the 10th month, waning moon, 11th day of the Year of the Goat at 5:00 a.m., corresponding to September 20, 1919, his total age would be 111 years, 90 years (if born in the Year of the Ox). will increase their lifespan by another 3 years to 144)
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Note: Luang Pho Ngern, Wat Kongkaram, Luang Pho Ngern, Wat Tai Nam, and Luang Pho Ngern, Wat Bang Khlan (Wat Hiranyaram) are the same one.
Luang Phor Ngern Phuttachot, whose original name was "Ngern", was born on Friday, the 10th month, Year of the Ox, which falls on September 16, 1805. His father's name was Mr. Wu. Mother's name is Mrs. Fak I am a villager in Bang Khlan Subdistrict. Phichit Province have siblings Total of 6 people from the same father, the 1st person's name is Phrom, the 2nd person's name is Thap, the 3rd person's name is Thong, the 4th person's name is Ngern, the 5th person's name is Lam, the 6th person's name is Rod (in his biography there are two versions written, but They all confirmed that he was born in the Year of the Ox. The first version says he was born in the Year of the Ox, 1805. Another version says he was born in the Year of the Ox, 1817).
birthplace
Father Ngern's father was a Bang Khlan resident. Mother is from Ban Saen Tor. Khanu Woralaksaburi District Kamphaeng Phet Province There are a total of 6 siblings as follows:
(1) Ta Brahma is the eldest brother.
(2) Grandma Thap (surname unknown)
(3) Golden Eye or Bhumara Eye
(4) Luang Phor Ngern Phutthachoti
(5) Ta Lam (surname unknown)
(6) Grandma Rod (surname unknown)
When Phra Luang Pho Ngern was three years old, he first saw Luang Por Ngern. Luang Por Ngern's uncle took Luang Por Ngern to entertain tourists in Bangkok. It is not clear what date, month, year, Luang Por Ngern was ordained as a novice at Wat Tong Pu (present day). It is Wat Tongpu. won the war in Phra Nakhon Province) mostly at the age of 12, but most who became preceptors were 20 years old and had a singing voice and other siblings I wanted to give it to Luang Por Somupapok, but Luang Por wouldn't listen because of his beliefs.that his age would not be fully completed, his relatives accepted accordingly. Until Luang Pho was 22 years old, corresponding to the year 1830, and the date of ordination was set for this year.
From the year of this ordination This makes it quite certain that he was born in 1808, which is more reliable than other years.
Ordination
Before Luang Phor Ngern was ordained as a monk He retired from being a novice monk at the age of 10 and returned to his hometown, Phichit Province. During this feeling Being of an advanced age He fell in love with a local girl named Ngoen as well, but she was not his soul mate. Therefore causing them to be separated from each other. There is a story that When He went to see a young lady's house. When he went up to the house, the staircase broke. make you fall down the stairs Father Ngern then thought of shame and did not go to see that girl again.
The ordination of Luang Phor I don't know for sure if it was made in Bangkok. Or in Bang Khlan District, they usually ordain close to home. among relatives In principle, Reverend Father should have been ordained in his hometown rather than going to be ordained in Bangkok. who is far from parents and relatives During his ordination as a novice He studied and studied the Pali language until he was quite proficient. After being ordained, he returned to study further. Including the field of Vipassana business, about 3-4 years ago, Grandpa was seriously ill. So he was followed back to Pho Thale District. After that, there is no evidence to confirm that He traveled back to Bangkok. To study further or not?
An obscure biography
When you return to Bang Khlan District At that time he must have been around 25-26 years old. He went to stay at Wat Kongkaram for about a year. His personality did not match that of Ajahn Ho, who was the abbot of Wat Kongkaram at that time. Because Achan Ho is a monk who speaks loudly. Noisy and noisy, it was not like he was a reclusive monk who pursued Vipassana, so he separated himself to dry out at Wat Kongkaram. Now evidence can be obtained from questioning the elderly who are still living at Baan Tai Nam.Many people at this time, such as Uncle Liap Poolchainat, 87 years old, and Uncle Pho Sucharit, 87 years old, confirmed that Luang Por Ngern had definitely come to stay at Wat Tai Nam before going to stay at Wat Bang Khlan. He came to stay at Wat Tai Nam for a very long time. Before moving to Wang Tako Temple or Bang Khlan Temple today While staying at Wat Tai Nam for Buddhist Lent Lived together with Father Khieo who was the abbot of Wat Tai Nam at that time Luang Phor Khiao is from the Ayutthaya region. He is a person skilled in magic like Luang Phor Ngern Derm Than, living on a raft by the water under the Bodhi tree in front of the temple. When Luang Phor Ngern first came to live with us, they went down to live on a raft, but in different rooms. Later, when the permanent building of Wat Tai Nam was completed. So he came up to live in the temple area.
Luang Pho Ngoen has built many Thawornwat in the area of Wat Tai Nam, such as a pavilion, a church, and a bell tower. His buildings are made of wood. But time has caused it to become damaged and deteriorated. When the church was built, there were many other famous monks joining, such as Luang Pho In, Wat Phang Noi, Luang Pho Thian, Wat Nong Dong. This Luang Pho Thian was a co-disciple.Teacher and Luang Phor Ngern That is, I went to study the subject from Luang Phor Pho. Wat Wang Ma Nao together Luang Pho Pho is a Mon monk who was originally at Ban Noen Makwit. Pathum Thani Province
Luang Phor Ngoen while at Wat Tai Nam He doesn't want any position at all, that is, just come and live as a temple student. But there are more people who admire Tha Nak than any other Buddha in the temple. He is very close to Kluang Por Khieo. Many elders in the downstream villages who are still alive can confirm past events very well.The reason that the history is obscure is because Luang Phor Ngern lived a very long life. If you left Wat Kongkaram when you were 30 years old, then where would you go to live at Wat Tai Nam Ao when you were almost 8 years old? Uncle Liab Poonchainat said that Luang Por Ngoen came to live at Wat Tai Nam Ao when he was a child. and left to live at Bang Khlan Temple when he was about 15 years old. Presently He was 87 years old, indicating that Luang Pho Ngern left Wat Tai Nam around the year 1914 and went to stay at Bang Khlan Temple for a few more years before he passed away. He confirmed that.There is only one possible view: When you leave Wat Kongkaram The Bodhi tree was planted and he may stay here for a while. In 1834 he left Wat Kongkaram. 1832-1834 Lives at Wat Tai Nam together with Luang Por Khieo. 1834-1884 Then he went on a pilgrimage to another place for 50 years and then returned to live at Bang Khlan Temple that he had initiated to build. He stayed at Bang Khlan Temple for a few years because there were very few permanent objects at Bang Khlan Temple that he built.
In comparison, you can't go to Wat Tai Nam. Many of your belongings remain at Wat Tai Nam. Bang Khlan Temple has been abandoned for a long time. 1832-1834 Lived at Wat Tai Nam together with Luang Pho Khiao, 1834, left the temple.
When Luang Pho Ngoen moved back to Bang Khlan Temple in the last stage of his life. He did not abandon Wat Tai Nam and the temple.Kongaram has also returned to help restore various permanent objects. He still went back to build the pavilion at Wat Kongkaram. In addition, he often traveled to Wat Tai Nam. In the past, there were no roads as convenient as today. It is said that Luang Pho Ngern sometimes traveled back from Wat Tai Nam.Going to Bang Khlan Temple, he was still lost in the forest for a long time. Because in the past it was actually a rainforest, not a rice field like today. The distance between these two temples, if the distance is measured in a straight line, It will be approximately 10 kilometers.