Luang Pu Perm (Lp Perm) Wat Klang Bang Kaew (2nd Abbot of Wat Klang Bang Kaew)

 Luang Pu Perm (Lp Perm) Wat Klang Bang Kaew (2nd Abbot of Wat Klang Bang Kaew)

Phra Phutthawithi Nayok (Luang Pu Perm) of Wat Klang Bang Kaew and his sacred objects. While many of you may associate Wat Klang Bang Kaew with the renowned Luang Pu Boon, today we’ll focus on Luang Pu Perm, his most esteemed disciple.

Firstly, a bit about Wat Klang Bang Kaew's history. The temple, originally named "Wat Kongkaram," dates back to the Ayutthaya period. It has undergone many renovations and has flourished over the centuries. In Sunthorn Phu’s "Nirat Phra Pathom," it is described as a large, clean, and peaceful temple near the river, with teak trees providing shade.

In 1922, during the reign of Somdet Phra Maha Samana Chao Krom Phra Vajirananavarorasa, the Supreme Patriarch visited the temple and, due to its location near the Nakhon Chai Si River and Khlong Bang Kaew, renamed it "Wat Klang Bang Kaew." At the time, Luang Pu Boon was the abbot.

Phra Phutthawithi Nayok (Luang Pu Perm Punnavasano), originally named "Pherm," was born on January 28, 1886, in Thai Was Subdistrict, Nakhon Chai Si District, Nakhon Pathom Province. His father was Kerd, and his mother was Wan. He was ordained as a samanera at the age of 8 and later ordained as a monk on July 12, 1907, at Wat Klang Bang Kaew. His preceptor was Somdej Phra Wanarat of Wat Suthat (later the Supreme Patriarch Pae), and his kammavajacariya was the abbot of Wat Tukkata, His Holiness Chom.

After ordination, Luang Pu Perm devoted himself to studying the Dharma and Vinaya at Wat Klang Bang Kaew, closely serving Luang Pu Boon for 39 years. During this time, he gained extensive knowledge in scriptures, Vipassana meditation, and magical practices.

Known for his moral purity, deep wisdom, and loving-kindness, Luang Pu Perm was admired for his gentle speech and demeanor, which inspired respect and faith in those who met him.

On February 5, 1938, Luang Pu Perm was appointed abbot of Wat Klang Bang Kaew. Over the years, he received various ecclesiastical titles, including Phra Khru Phutthawithinayok in 1946 and Phra Raja Khana Samanya with the title of Phra Phutthawithinayok in 1960. He passed away peacefully on January 6, 1983, at the age of 97, having spent 76 years in the monkhood.

Luang Pu Perm created numerous sacred objects, such as Takruds, Bia Kae, Jindamani Vasana pills, coins, and amulets, which remain highly revered.