Luang Pu Kleang Techathammo
Kleang | |
|---|---|
| Title | Phra Khru Kowitphatthanodom |
| Personal | |
| Born | 10 October 1908 |
| Died | 6 January 2019 |
| Religion | Buddhism |
| Sect | Mahanikaya |
| Dharma names | Techathammo |
| Temple | Wat Si That |
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Phra Khru Kowitphatthanodom (Kleang Techathammo) (10 October 1908 – 6 January 2019) was a Thai Buddhist monk, renowned teacher, and abbot of Wat Si That (Wat Non Kaed) in Mueang Si Sa Ket District, Si Sa Ket Province.
Biography
Luang Pu Kleang was born on 10 October 1908 in Ban Kan Lueang, Mak Khiab Subdistrict, Mueang Si Sa Ket District, Si Sa Ket Province. He was the son of Boonmee Khunmana and Phew Khunmana and had six siblings.
During his childhood, he studied at Wat Ban Non Kaed School until completing grade 4, then continued through grade 9, graduating in 1923. He initially worked as an assistant teacher at Ban Non Kaed School for two months, after which the government transferred him to teach at Ban Prong School, Phrai Bueng Subdistrict, Khukhan District, Si Sa Ket Province for 3 years and 6 months.
He then sat for the novice-level Dhammathat examination (Nak Dham Tri) at Sanam Luang, competing with 46 other monks and novices. Only he and Phra Singh passed the exam.[1]
He continued his studies at the intermediate Dhammathat level (Nak Dham Tho) in Buri Ram Province, but had to temporarily disrobe due to mandatory military service. He reordained in 1975 at Wat Ban Thaeng, Sam Subdistrict, Mueang Si Sa Ket District, Si Sa Ket Province, under Phra Kaset Silacharn of Wat Chiang Si Sri Mongkhon Worararam as his preceptor.[2]
After ordination, he devoted himself to temple duties, including repairing roads and helping the local community. Many people sought his help for illnesses that modern hospitals could not cure. He treated them using traditional medicine and blessings, and many reportedly recovered.
Luang Pu Kleang was recognized for his virtuous conduct and was granted the ecclesiastical title of Phra Khru Kowitphatthanodom on 5 December 1992.
References
- ↑ Source: Si Sa Ket Provincial Website Archived 2011-10-07 at the Wayback Machine
- ↑ Source: Kom Chad Luek[dead link]
External links
- Wat Bang Phra Discussion Board Archived 2023-05-13 at the Wayback Machine
