Than Chao Ma Intsaro
Ma | |
|---|---|
 Ma Intsaro | |
| Title | Phra Phutthachan |
| Personal | |
| Born | 11 September 1837 |
| Died | 9 October 1914 (aged 77) |
| Religion | Buddhism |
| Sect | Mahanikaya |
| Dharma names | Intsaro |
| Temple | Wat Chakrawat Ratchaworamahawihan |
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Phra Phutthachan born Ma or commonly known as Than Chao Ma, was a Thai Buddhist monk, a royal ecclesiastical title holder, and the former abbot of Wat Chakrawat Ratchaworamahawihan.
Biography
Phra Phutthachan was born Ma on Monday, 11 September 1837 (12th day of the waxing moon, 10th month of the Rooster year). He was born in Ban Khao Laem, Sampheng District, Bangkok. His father was named Thongyu and his mother Chaem.
In 1861 (R.S. 80), he was ordained as a monk at Wat Chakrawat Ratchaworamahawihan under the preceptor Phra Ajahn Nong, receiving the dharma name Intsaro. He studied Vipassanā meditation and often undertook monastic pilgrimages almost every year. Later, he returned to serve as a meditation teacher at Wat Chakrawat Ratchaworamahawihan.[1]
Ecclesiastical ranks
- 1870 – Appointed Phra Palat Ma, subordinate to Phra Worayan Muni (Seng)
- 13 May 1889 – Appointed Phra Khru with the title Phra Khru Phawanawichan, assistant administrator at Wat Chakrawat Ratchaworamahawihan, receiving a monthly stipend of 2 tamlueng and ceremonial items appropriate for a Phra Khru rank.[2]
- 17 March 1892 – Promoted to Phra Ratchakhana as the head of Samut Prakan province, titled Phra Mongkol Thipyamuni Sri Chalangkan Tripethet, with a monthly stipend of 3 tamlueng.[3]
- Received ceremonial honors including multi-tiered fans, robes, and alms-bowl accessories as befitting his rank.[4]
- Subsequent promotions included additional ceremonial honors and increased stipends corresponding to higher ecclesiastical status.
- 16 March 1905 – Received a ceremonial fan and increased monthly stipend to 7 tamlueng, equivalent to the Dharma Rank of senior monks.[5]
- 30 December 1912 – Promoted to Deputy Ecclesiastical Head, receiving a ceremonial fan and stipend of 30 baht/month.[6]
- 30 December 1913 – Promoted to Senior Royal Ecclesiastical Officer, Forest Sect Head, with full ceremonial honors.[7]
Death
Phra Phutthachan fell ill and passed away on 9 October 1914, at the age of 77 and 52 years in monkhood.[8] His cremation urn was given an octagonal honorific design.[9]
On 30 April 1915, the urn was moved to a two-tiered small crematorium at Wat Chakrawat Ratchaworamahawihan. The cremation ceremony was held on 2 May, attended by King Vajiravudh, who presided over the royal cremation rites.[10]
References
- ↑ The Appointment of Senior Ecclesiastical Officials in Rattanakosin, Vol. 1, p. 229
- ↑ Royal Gazette, Appointment of Monks, Vol. 6, Part 7, 19 May, page
- ↑ Royal Gazette, Appointment, Vol. 9, Part 52, 26 March R.S. 111, p. 463
- ↑ Royal Gazette, Appointment, Vol. 9, Part 52, 26 March R.S. 111, p. 461
- ↑ Royal Gazette, Promotion Announcement, Vol. 22, Part 52, 25 March R.S. 124, p. 1187
- ↑ Royal Gazette, Appointment of Senior Monks, Vol. 29, p. 2409
- ↑ Royal Gazette, Royal Decree, Vol. 30, Part A, 18 January 2456, pp. 392–393
- ↑ The Appointment of Senior Ecclesiastical Officials in Rattanakosin, Vol. 1, p. 231
- ↑ Royal Gazette, Obituary, Vol. 31, Part 0 Ng, 18 October 2457, p. 1573
- ↑ Royal Gazette, Royal Cremation, Vol. 32, Part Ng, 9 May 2458, pp. 297–298
Bibliography
- Somomorphan, Phra Chao Borom Wong Thoe (2002). The Appointment of Senior Ecclesiastical Officials in Rattanakosin, Vol. 1. Fine Arts Department, Bangkok. pp. 218–222. ISBN 974-417-530-3. Search this book on
