Luang Phor Ngern (Lp Ngern) Wat Don Yai Hom

 

龍婆艮大師生於佛曆2433年9月16日，20歲時出家為僧，是泰國匹吉省的著名高僧。他的名字“艮”在泰語中也可以解作“銀”，意思是“錢”。這個名字源於龍婆艮的母親，自從他出生後，家裡的財運逐漸好轉，無論從事什麼生意都會賺錢，家庭經濟狀況越來越好，因此這個名字一直保留下來，從未更改。

儘管名字與“錢”相關，但龍婆艮為人極為謙虛，不貪財，樂於助人。他在世時，以高深的修行和卓越的法力而著稱，成為佛統府最受尊崇的高僧之一，深受當地百姓的愛戴。他的弟子遍布各地，連後來知名的高僧龍婆碰也曾拜他為師，學習法術。

有一次，兩名年輕人在市場因小事爭執不休，其中一人盛怒之下拔槍相向，準備扣動扳機。另一名年輕人見狀，無處可逃，便立刻雙手合十，默念龍婆艮的經文。奇蹟發生了，儘管持槍者多次嘗試，槍卻始終無法射擊。最後，持槍者無奈收起武器離開。這名年輕人因此逃過一劫，隨後親自前往龍婆艮的寺廟感謝高僧的庇佑，並受到高僧的訓誡，告誡他做人應該避免爭執。

從佛曆2466年起，龍婆艮擔任佛統府Wat Donyaihom寺的住持，座下弟子眾多，其中許多人成為後來的知名高僧。因龍婆艮的卓越修行，這座擁有數百年歷史的古老寺廟逐漸聲名鵲起，至今仍享有盛名。

龍婆艮一生督造的佛牌雖不多，但每一款聖物都被認為極具靈驗，廣受佩戴者的讚譽。其中，他所督造的十方佛極具名氣，他的獨門心咒更是強大的護身符，能幫助佩戴者躲避危險。

龍婆艮於佛曆2520年1月13日圓寂，結束了長達60多年的僧侶生涯，享年86歲。

Luang Pho Ngoen, Don Yai Hom Temple (Phra Thammaraphon)

The amulet of Luang Pho Ngoen, Suwanno Mano from Don Yai Hom Temple, is highly sought after by collectors. Known for its power and protection, those who wear it often report miraculous experiences. Luang Pho Ngoen was a revered monk, known for his compassion, discipline, and extensive knowledge of magical arts. He was strict in adhering to monastic rules and was a skilled practitioner of witchcraft, comparable to other esteemed monks.

Born on Tuesday, September 16, 1890 (B.E. 2433) during the reign of King Rama V, Luang Pho Ngoen was the fourth child of Mrs. Klong-Nai Phrom and a member of the wealthy Duang Plu family of Don Yai Hom Sub-district. He had eight siblings.

Luang Pho Ngoen was ordained as a monk on May 18, 1910 (B.E. 2453) at Don Yai Hom Temple. His preceptor was the abbot of the temple, and he was given the monastic name "Chan Suwanno Mano." After ordination, Luang Pho told his father, "I have renounced all ego. I vow to be a light for others, and I invite you to share in this joy." With a strong commitment to the monastic life, Luang Pho dedicated himself to rigorous study and meditation for four years.

After five years as a monk, he and two others embarked on a pilgrimage through the forests of Saraburi, Lopburi, and Nakhon Sawan, where they faced numerous hardships in the wilderness. They traveled barefoot through dense rainforests filled with dangerous creatures, but despite the challenges, they persevered, protected by their spiritual practices. Upon returning to Don Yai Hom, Luang Pho was emaciated and sun-darkened, barely recognizable to his family.

He often taught that worldly pleasures are fleeting, and that true happiness comes from spiritual practice. He viewed material wealth and possessions as mental bonds, and emphasized the importance of detachment and compassion.

Luang Pho Ngoen became the abbot of Don Yai Hom Temple in 1923 (B.E. 2466), where he served until his passing on January 13, 1977, at Ramathibodi Hospital. His death is commemorated annually with a ceremony from January 9-13, during which the local community honors his legacy. The temple also holds a gilding ceremony every year for devotees to pay their respects and make merit.

The amulets of Luang Pho Ngoen are cherished for their protective powers and accessibility, making them popular among collectors. Originally, these amulets were given freely by the monk, but as time passed, their value increased significantly. Today, they are considered rare and valuable, with certain models, such as the first coin from Don Yai Hom Temple and the 2506 and 2513 editions, valued in the tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of baht.

Despite his passing, Luang Pho Ngoen's legacy lives on through his amulets and teachings. His amulets are believed to offer invulnerability, compassion, and protection, making them highly regarded sacred objects among devotees.