Background
Luang Phor Daeng Suntaro was born to the “Jindawong” family on June 18th, B.E.2445. His family comprised of 4 brothers and sisters, all of whom have since passed away.
Over 90 years ago Luang Por Dang just a small lad lived in a poor communal farming village named Puk-Or.
At that time no modern technology existed including running water or electricity, even the roads were non existent.
There were of course no schools and all the children, including Luang Phor Daeng, were educated by the adults that surrounded them.
At the age of 7, his village suffered a serious outbreak of small pox, then incurable, taking the lives of much of the local population. Luang Phor Daeng is recorded to have said that prior to the deadly infliction a loud, mysterious noise was heard, almost as if they were being warned of the impending disaster.
As a result of the disease Mr.Kuer Jindawong, Luang Por Dang’s father, moved his family away to another village in he same province where he was to re-start a new life.
Fortunately, Mr. Kuer had met some very kind people, who helped his family re-establish themselves. Mr Srikaew Maniprom, the the village head, also donated land near Wat Maduertong on which to build a new house for the family.
At that time of course Buddhist temples were also an important as they provided the young with an education, which included religious studies, languages and in some cases magic sciences from the senior monks.
Luang Phor Daeng Suntaro, as a young child was a keen student, and dedicated himself to learn all that he could from the then senior monk Luang Phor Sibhut. He was taught at the age of 14 sacred spells such as Prasutra Jedtumnan and Pra Patimok, remembering every single word by the age of 16, when he returnd home to his family.
Monkhood
Fortunately, Mr. Kuer had met some very kind people, who helped his family re-establish themselves. Mr Srikaew Maniprom, the the village head, also donated land near Wat Maduertong on which to build a new house for the family.
At that time of course Buddhist temples were also an important as they provided the young with an education, which included religious studies, languages and in some cases magic sciences from the senior monks.
Luang Phor Dang Suntaro, as a young child was a keen student, and dedicated himself to learn all that he could from the then senior monk Luang Phor Sibhut. He was taught at the age of 14 sacred spells such as Prasutra Jedtumnan and Pra Patimok, remembering every single word by the age of 16, when he returnd home to his family.
Luang Phor Thuad B.E.2538 amulet (Pim Lek), made of sacred powder. This series of amulets were originally given free to all Buddhists along with a book called “Luang Ta Dang (Luang Phor Dang Suntaro)” All amulets were embedded with a sacred object known as “Petch Na Tung”.
Luang Phor Thuad B.E.2536 amulet (Pim Karmakarn or Pim Committee), made of sacred powder. This series of amulets was embedded with a sacred object known as “Petch Na Tung” along with a takrut. Not to be confued with another series of amulets embedded with dual takruts.
Dedication
Once Luang Phor Daeng was asked to travel by foot to Saiburi State of Malaysia where he was to invite the ash of Luang Phor Iad, the former abbot of Wat Tungkwai back to Thailand.
He faced many difficulties to traverse the mountainous forests, which took him almost 4 months, just so he could bring home the ashes from the funeral at Wat Tanode, Sabayoi District, Songkla Province as Luang Phor Iad had wanted.
His true dedication and devotion did not go un-noticed by local folk who asked if he could remain as Abbot of Wat Tanode but he had to decline due to other duties to Buddhism.
In B.E.2483, World War II Luang Phor Daeng remained at Wat Tohteng, Su-ngai Padi District, Naratiwas Province.
He was made aware that Luang Phor Sibhut, abbot of Wat Maduertong had passed away, he risked his life to return to Wat Maduertong to help console the locals, who had also invited him to become the new abbot. Luang Phor Dang dedicated his life to develop the temple which he achieved with great success.
Shortly after the funeral, a series of commemorative sacred amulets under the royal patronage were created to give for free to all participants.
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