Luang Phor Mui (Lp Mui) Wat Don Rai

BE2431 - BE2517

Luang Phor Mui was born “Cherm” on the 5th of Dec B.E. 2431 year of Ox during the reign of King Rama 5. He was the 4th of 5 siblings of Por Mueng (father) and Mae Chang (mother) to a farming family.

During his younger days, he helped his parents on the farm till his late teen whereby he was selected to join the army but for some unknown reason, he was discharged, not servicing a single day.After which, he ordained as a monk in B.E. 2452 at Wat Tha Chang, Suphan Buri province. Luang Phor Kanod Wat Tha Chang was his preceptor and Luang Phor Yim Wat Hua Khao was his Dharma instructor.

  Luang Phor Mui was a fast learner and was able to learn meditation practice and Buddhist text from both teachers and excelled on them. When Luang Phor Mui had been ordained for about 13 years, he disrobed to help his aging parents on their farm.However, not long after he disrobed, he fell seriously ill. That is when he make a wish that if he were to recover from his illness, he will ordain once again. He also changes his name from Cherm to Mui. Miraculously, not long after he make that wish, he recovered fully from the illness.

Months after he recovered, Mui ordained again in B.E. 2465 at Wat Tak Kah, Si Prachan district, Suphan Buri province. Luang Phor Oon of Wat Tak Kah was his preceptor, Phra Ajahn Goon & Phra Ajahn Tuan of Wat Ban Krang were his two Dharma instructors. He was given the Buddhist name of Puttaratito.

  Luang Phor Mui learned Wicha Akom (magical skill) and other forms of Buddhist studies from Luang Phor Yim and manage to learn all of his master's skill in a short period of time. Luang Phor Yim reckons that Luang Phor Mui was very talented and will be a waste not to further his learning. Thus, he brought Luang Phor Mui to his own teacher, Luang Pu Suk of Wat Makhamtao, Chainat province.

   Luang Phor Mui and Luang Phor Yim stayed together to learn from Luang Pu Suk at Wat Makhamtao and Luang Pu Suk taught Luang Phor Mui most of his skills and he became a close disciple. Luang Phor Mui did manage to learn and excel in most of what his new teacher taught. Luang Pu Suk praised him for his talent and wisdom only second to one of his lay disciple, Admiral Krom Luang Chumphon Khet Udomsak – son of King Rama 4.

  Luang Phor Mui was a pure-minded monk who practiced Buddhism wholeheartedly. He was also a monk of few words but were extremely kind to all including animals, where he used to feed in the temple.

Luangpor Mui passed away of old age at Wat Don Rai in B.E. 2517 at age 85 years and 41 days. His body was undecayed and displayed in a glass coffin for followers to worship till today.

Below is the list of gurus who Luang Phor Mui has met and learned from

Luang Pu Suk Wat Makhamtao

Luang Pu Yim Wat Hua Khao

Luang Phor Plang Wat Wimonpotaram

Luang Phor Kanod Wat Tha Chang

Phra Ajahn Tuan Wat Ban Krang

Phra Ajahn Goon Wat Tak Kah

Luang Phor Oon Wat Tak Kak (same era as Luang Pu Niam Wat Noi)

Luang Phor Ben Wat Derm Ban (teacher of Luang Phor Guay)

Ajahn Goon (most famous white robe in Suphan Buri at that time)

Luang Phor Plem Wat Plow