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Luang Pu Pherm Punyasavano

Phra Phutthawithinayok (), commonly known as Luang Pu Perm (), was a highly respected Thai Buddhist monk of the Mahanikaya order. His dharma name was Punyavasano (). He served as abbot of Wat Klang Bang Kaew and was district ecclesiastical head (chao khana amphoe) of Nakhon Chai Si.

Biography

Phra Phutthawithinayok was born on 29 January 1890 during the reign of King Chulalongkorn (Rama V). He was ordained as a novice in 1894 at the age of 8, and later entered the monkhood as a full bhikkhu on 12 July 1907 at Wat Klang Bang Kaew. His preceptor was Ariyavangsagatayana (Pae Tissadeva), then still holding the title Somdet Phra Wanarat. The ritual was assisted by Phra Athikan Chom, abbot of Wat Tukkata, as kammavācācariya (chanting master), and Phra Khru Thaksinanukit of Wat Sapphachet as anusavanācariya (reciting master).

He studied Dhamma and Vinaya at Wat Klang Bang Kaew and became the foremost disciple of Luang Pu Boon Khanthachot. He remained in service to Luang Pu Bun until his death in 1935. Afterward, he continued to preserve and transmit his teacher's lineage.

Ecclesiastical titles

Luang Pu Perm received the following ecclesiastical titles and appointments:

  • 5 February 1938 – Became abbot of Wat Klang Bang Kaew.
  • 4 December 1939 – Appointed preceptor (upajjhāya) in Nakhon Chai Si District.
  • 8 April 1940 – Appointed district ecclesiastical head (chao khana amphoe).
  • 1 March 1946 – Received the title of Phra Khru with the rank Phra Khru Phutthawithinayok.
  • 5 December 1952 – Promoted to Phra Khru of the highest (ek) class.
  • 5 December 1960 – Elevated to the rank of Phra Rajakhana with the title Phra Phutthawithinayok.

Sacred objects

Luang Pu Perm created several sacred objects (watthumongkhon) that are still well known among devotees:

  1. Takrut and bia kae amulets.
  2. The "Third Batch" series, 1970.
  3. Ecclesiastical fan medallion (phatyot coin), 1974.

Legacy

Throughout his life, Luang Pu Perm was known for his strict discipline, moral conduct, and dedication to education and social development. He supported schools, nurtured youth, and inspired widespread faith and respect among lay followers. His contributions to Thai Buddhism were considered vast and enduring.

Luang Pu Perm died on 6 January 1983, at the age of 96, after 75 years in the monkhood.

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