Luang Pu Toh (Lp Toh) Wat Pradoochimplee


龍普多出生於佛曆2430年3月27日,位於曼谷附近的龍奔府(今屬沙沒頌堪府)。自幼便在屈巴盧清批寺出家為沙彌,當時的住持是拍阿鐵甘素,龍普多師傅跟隨拍阿贊碰和龍波蜀學習佛法。當他在佛曆2450年7月16日年滿20歲時,由當時的三位高僧見證下正式出家為僧,這三位高僧分別是Wat PakNam的拍阿鐵甘斯玛那坦、Wat Nuanoradit的拍阿贊碰以及Wat GumPaeng的拍阿贊咪。

在師傅拍阿贊碰圓寂後,龍普多跟隨龍波旺(Wat Takrabuea的住持)進一步學習佛法和靜坐修行。之後,他曾前往泰國北部的森林中進行苦行僧生活,歷經數年。龍普多還曾向許多著名高僧學習,包括龍普龍(Wat Takrabuea)、龍波念(Wat Lai)、龍波弄和龍波碰等。他最終回到曼谷,接任屈巴盧清批寺的住持。

在曼谷,龍普多受到廣泛尊敬和崇拜,每當有重要法會、慶典或募款活動時,龍普多總會被邀請參加。人們對他的崇敬,使得他所參與的法會總是吸引大批支持者。

他參加了多場著名的佛牌大法會,包括佛曆2494年於Wat Suthat舉行的拍崇迪龍波培佛牌法會,佛曆2500年萬佛開光法會,佛曆2506年於Wat Prasat舉行的龍普脫佛牌法會,佛曆2509年於Wat Ban Koon Prom舉行的拍崇迪09法會,以及佛曆2515年於Wat Rakang舉行的拍崇迪百年紀念法會。

除了信眾外,泰國第九世王和皇室成員也非常尊敬龍普多,經常與他合影留念,這些照片在許多地方都可以見到。

佛曆2463年,龍普多製作了第一批拍崇迪卡多佛牌,這批佛牌如今在泰國已非常罕見和珍貴。此後,他持續製作了多批不同類型的佛牌,包括拍必打、崇迪、自身牌和金幣等。這些佛牌因能有效保護佩戴者免受災難和困難而聞名。

龍普多於佛曆2524年4月5日圓寂,享年93歲。他一生的佛教貢獻以及他所製作的聖物,至今仍備受崇敬。


Luang Pu Toh of Wat Pradoochimplee passed away on March 5, BE 2524, at the age of 93. Born on March 27, BE 2430, in Ban Klong Bang Noi, Samut Songkhram Province (near Bangkok), he entered the monkhood at a young age at Wat Pradoochimplee under the guidance of Phra Ajahn Prom and the abbot at the time, Phra Atikan Suk. At the age of 20, on July 16, BE 2450, Luang Pu Toh was fully ordained as a monk, with PhraKru Sammaṇatham Sāmātānh (Saeng) from Wat PakNam, PhraKru Arakat Rānusit (Porng) from Wat Nuanoradit, and PhraKru TamMawirat (Chei) from Wat GumPaeng serving as his preceptors.

After the passing of Phra Ajahn Prom, Luang Pu Toh furthered his studies with Luang Por Rong of Wat Takrabuea in Samut Sakhon Province. He later embarked on a Tudong pilgrimage, spending extended periods in the forests of Northern Thailand during the rainy retreats.

Upon returning to Bangkok, Luang Pu Toh became the abbot of Wat Pradoochimplee. He developed a close friendship with Luang Por Sod of Wat PakNam, and together they studied under the famous Phra Ajahn Nong of Suphan Buri Province for several years. After completing his studies, Luang Pu Toh returned to Bangkok.

Highly respected in Bangkok, Luang Pu Toh was often invited to participate in major ceremonies, including the chanting of amulets, celebrations, and fundraising events. His name alone would draw crowds of supporters, contributing to the success of these ceremonies.

He played a key role in several important mass chanting events, including the Pra Somdej Luang Phor Pae Roon Rahk chanting at Wat Suthat in BE 2494, the 25 Puttawat chanting in BE 2500, Pra Luang Pu Thuat chanting at Wat Prasat in BE 2506, Pra Somdej 09 chanting at Wat Ban Koon Prom in BE 2509, and Pra Somdej Roy Pee chanting at Wat Rakang in BE 2515.

Luang Pu Toh was highly revered not only by the general public but also by the 9th King of Thailand and the royal family, who showed great respect for him, as seen in the many photographs of him with the royal family.

In BE 2463, Luang Pu Toh blessed his first batch of amulets made of Neua Phong, with the Pra Somdej KaToh being one of the most sought-after amulets from this batch, now considered rare and valuable. Over the years, Luang Pu Toh continued to create and bless many batches of amulets, including Pra Pidta, Somdej, Roop Meuan, and Rians. His amulets are renowned for their protective powers, providing safety from accidents and hardship.

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