“Luang Pu Woraphontawithan”, a noble monk in the northeastern region, has passed for more than 20 years, but his body has not deteriorated. The skin turned emerald green.
Yesterday (March 20), inside the church in Chumphon Ban Kan Lueang Temple, Kan Lueang Sub-District, Waeng Noi District, Khon Kaen Province, where the glass coffin is. “Luang Pu Woraphon Withan” old abbot of the temple By Luk Ha’s disciples and villagers who have faith in Luang Pu Woraphontavitan You will know well that he was raised to be a Noble Sangha in the north-eastern region
There is a story that has been told since 1960 that Luang Pu Yee fell off his car (floated up) On that day, Luang Pu left Phon District, Khon Kaen Province on a bus to go to Roi Et Province. The car that Luang Pu will ride is usually a big minibus.
generally Beginners must sit in the front next to the driver. in order not to mix with other passengers But the car was already full of women sitting in the front. The back of the car still has plenty of seats. The driver then told Luang Pu to get in the back of the car. Reverend Grandfather followed.
But before getting into the car, the Reverend Grandfather said to the driver, “Will the car be rocked?” “Luang Pho Nimon can step on it. The car is not questionable because it can carry a ton of weight.”
When the driver finished speaking, the Reverend Grandfather stepped into the car. The miracle happened immediately. The front of the car was flying up. The driver saw this and was shocked and invited Luang Pu to sit in the front. by allowing the women to sit in the back Since then, the nickname “Luang Pu Woraprot only stepped on the car” It is generally known.
side Phra Kru Siri Pattarasan, Abbot of Chumphon Temple Revealing the story until it became the legend of Luang Pu Woraphontavithan to reporters that Every day that I finished the temple, I would come to see the Reverend Grandfather every day, and on January 18, 2001, he said something strange. that this year will not be with you anymore Attama asked where the Reverend Grandfather was going. Luang Pu said we will die this year. After death, the body burns and it does not burn to say you are right Say any word
when you lose The doctor said his body could only last 6 months and his body would rot. The temple has kept his body in a normal chest. A simple glass coffin that has nothing installed. and it has not always been a cold coffin until now since May 20, 2001
In the coffin, there will be tea leaves, anti-humidity tablets, boost, not caring for anything special. In the past, your body was brown. Then it was found that his skin started to turn green on August 14, 2010. at your body before it seems I had a dream before that a snake was coming around in the Luang Pu pavilion.
In the morning, a Buddhist monk came to talk to someone who had the same dream. So we went to see Luang Pu’s chest body. find a green color the size of an egg in your head area As usual, they change their clothes every year. thought it was a fungus So bring the gold leaf to cover it.
Afraid that the villagers, relatives, think we have used paint to paint it. But the gold leaf fell off as usual. which at that time did not appear in the whole body But after about 1 month, it was found that it was completely green. it became emerald green so far
At that time, social media was coming. His pupils come to take pictures and pass them to each other, and after the body is green, it is still covered with gold every year. and change their costumes every year
In case you say that the body does not burn It is expected that he will give his body to something that we do not stick to. for we come to live in the body only Let us consider the Dharma as a mere piece of wood, fortune, rank, and praise cannot be removed. Your body will be preserved for future generations to see. Many generations will arrange Dharma practice for Luang Pu’s body to become a teacher as other places do.
Every year, do yourself a favor and change the costumes for you. While you were alive, we would change your outfit for you every April 16th. As for making merit on the birthday of the body day, it is made on May 20 every year, then it will be merit in the 6th month of Isan, which is Boon Bang Fai.
Reverend Woraprotwithan’s grandfather After death 22 years after the outbreak of COVID-19, he was not held at all. This year is organized as usual. There will be a merit making event. There is a dancing woman who comes to worship Luang Pu. Invite monks to pray the Buddha’s mantra for prosperity
