Luang Pu Tim Issariko
Luang Pu Tim Issariko | |
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.jpg) Luang Pu Tim Issariko | |
| Title | Phra Khru Phawanaphirat (พระครูภาวนาภิรัต) |
| Other names | หลวงปู่ทิม อิสริโก |
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| Born | Tim 16 June 1879 |
| Died | 16 October 1975 (aged 96) |
| Religion | Buddhism |
| Nationality | Thai |
| School | Theravāda |
| Lineage | Mahānikāya |
| Education | Unknown |
| Other names | หลวงปู่ทิม อิสริโก |
| Dharma names | Issariko (อิสริโก) |
| Occupation | Buddhist monk |
| Senior posting | |
| Based in | Wat Lahan Rai, Rayong Province |
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Luang Pu Tim Issariko (หลวงปู่ทิม อิสริโก) or formally Phra Khru Phawanaphirat (16 June 1879 – 16 October 1975) was the former abbot of Wat Lahan Rai in Rayong Province, Thailand.[1] He was widely regarded as one of the most respected meditation masters in eastern Thailand.[2] Known for his ascetic practices, he lived simply, owned no possessions, ate only one meal a day, and refrained from consuming meat. He was said to have eradicated all defilements (kilesa).[3]
Biography
Phra Khru Phawanaphirat, better known as "Luang Pu Tim Issarigo," was born on 16 June 1879 during the reign of King Rama V of the Chakri dynasty, at Ban Hua Thung Tabut, Lahan Subdistrict, Ban Khai District, Rayong Province.[4] He was a nephew of the renowned monk Luang Pu Sang Thao of Wat Keng Chin.[5]
He was ordained as a monk on 7 June 1906, with Phra Khru Khao of Wat Thap Ma as his preceptor, Phra Ajahn Singh as his instructor, and Phra Ajahn Ket as the chanting master, at Wat Lahan Rai. He was given the monastic name "Issarigo." After ordination, he studied magical and meditative practices from Luang Pu Sang Thao's manuals, as well as from both lay and monastic teachers.[6] He later went on meditation wandering (dhutanga) through many provinces. Eventually, he was appointed abbot of Wat Lahan Rai, and on 5 December 1964 he was granted the ecclesiastical title of "Phra Khru Phawanaphirat."[7]
Passing
Luang Pu Tim died on 16 October 1975 during the reign of King Rama IX, at the age of 96, having spent 69 rains-retreats (vassa) as a monk.[8] His royal cremation ceremony took place on 6 March 1983 at Wat Lahan Rai, Ban Khai District, Rayong Province.[9]
Selected Buddhist aphorisms
- Taṃ ve bhaddekaratto ti – "The diligent person makes each day a fortunate day."
- Satimato suve seyyo – "One with mindfulness improves day by day."
- Na hiyati saccaparakkom muni – "A wise person, earnest and diligent, does not decline."
- Saṇhaṃ giraṃ atthavatiṃ pamuñce – "One should speak gentle words that are beneficial."
- Samaggānaṃ tapo sukho – "The effort toward harmony brings happiness."
- Rakkheyya anāgataṃ bhayaṃ – "One should guard against dangers not yet come."
- Anāgataṃ paṭikayirātha kiccaṃ – "One should prepare for the future in advance."
- Phātiṃ kayirā aviheṭhayaṃ paraṃ – "One should foster prosperity without harming others."
External links
- History of Wat Lahan Rai Archived 2016-03-05 at the Wayback Machine
References
- ↑ Biography of Luang Pu Tim Issarigo, Wat Lahan Rai (Ittiyano.com) Archived 2013-08-22 at the Wayback Machine
- ↑ Book: Collection of the 180 Greatest Thai Buddhist Masters (in Thai)
- ↑ Luang Pu Tim, Wat Lahan Rai (Bloggang.com)
- ↑ Biography of Luang Pu Tim Issarigo Archived 2011-09-01 at the Wayback Machine
- ↑ Biography of Luang Pu Tim, Wat Lahan Rai (Pantown.com)
- ↑ Amulets of Luang Pu Tim, Wat Lahan Rai Archived 2011-07-28 at the Wayback Machine
- ↑ Biography of Luang Pu Tim, Wat Lahan Rai [dead link]
- ↑ Biography of Luang Pu Tim Issarigo, Wat Lahan Rai (Ittiyano.com) Archived 2013-08-22 at the Wayback Machine
- ↑ Biography of Luang Pu Tim, Wat Lahan Rai (Pantown.com)
