Phra Chanda Thawaro (), commonly known as Ajahn Chanda, or Laung Pu Chanda Thawaro in Thai, (), born as Chanda Chainit () (February 10, 1922 â February 21, 2012), was a Thai Buddhist monk. Chanda is one of the best known Thai Buddhist monks of the late 20th and early 21st centuries. He was widely regarded as an Arahant — a living Buddhist saint. He was a disciple of the esteemed forest master Ajahn Mun Bhuridatta, and was himself considered a master in the Thai Forest Tradition.