Ajahn Tim Dhammataro
Phra Khru Wisaisophon | |
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.jpg) Phra Khru Wisaisophon (Tim Thammatharo) | |
| Title | Phra Khru Wisaisophon |
| Other names | Luang Pu Tim |
| Personal | |
| Born | Tim Phrompradu 21 August 1912 |
| Died | 30 November 1969 (aged 57) |
| Religion | Buddhism |
| Nationality | Thai |
| School | Theravāda |
| Lineage | Mahānikāya |
| Other names | Luang Pu Tim |
| Dharma names | Thammatharo (ธมฺมธโร) |
| Occupation | Buddhist monk |
| Senior posting | |
| Based in | Wat Chang Hai |
| Ordination | 7 June 1933 |
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Phra Khru Wisaisophon (Tim Thammatharo) (พระครูวิสัยโสภณ (ทิม ธมฺมธโร); 21 August 1912 – 30 November 1969) was a Thai Theravāda Buddhist monk and abbot of Wat Chang Hai in Khok Pho District, Pattani Province.[1] He is best known for his role in the creation of the first Luang Pu Thuat amulets in the 1950s.[2][3]
Biography
His birth name was Tim Phrompradu. He was the son of Inthong and Num, and the second of six siblings.[3] At the age of 18, he was ordained as a novice, but soon disrobed to assist his parents with work.[3]
At age 20, on 7 June 1933, he was fully ordained at Wat Napradu. His preceptor was Phra Khru Phibun Samnawat of Wat Mujalintawapi Wihan, with Phra Athikan Phut Tissaro serving as kammavācācariya and Phra Athikan Kaew as anusavanācariya. He received the monastic title Thammatharo.[3]
In 1954] Ajahn Tim met Anant Khananurak at Wat Chang Hai. This marked the beginning of the creation of the famous Luang Pu Thuat amulets, inspired by a vision of an elderly monk seated cross-legged on a lotus, with a dark-hued body.[2] These amulets soon became widely known and collected. From that year until his passing, Ajahn Tim participated in producing sacred objects for both Wat Chang Hai and other temples, which remain highly sought after.[4][2]
Passing
Phra Khru Wisaisophon died on 30 November 1969 at the age of 57.[3] His royal cremation ceremony was held on 14 August 1975][1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "List of Abbots of Wat Chang Hai". Luang Pu Thuat Foundation. Archived from the original on 2022-01-01. Retrieved 22 August 2025.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Luang Pu Tim, Wat Chang Hai". Amulet Forum. Archived from the original on 2011-10-08. Retrieved 22 August 2025.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 "Biography of Achan Tim". MyBuddha108. Retrieved 22 August 2025.
- ↑ Compilation of 180 Great Thai Monks. Search this book on
