Lp Hong wat Petchburi

Lp Hong was born on Thursday 23rd March 1918 at Tungmon village, Prasart District, Surin Province.

He entered priesthood as a novice at 18 years old and ordained as a monk at the age of 20 at Wat Petchaburi.

Lp Hong had studied both theoretical and practical dharma from many masters. Seven years after his ordination, he travelled to Cambodia to practice meditation and to seek peace. In addition he studied magic incantations from many masters. He finally returned to Wat Petchaburi, where he was appointed Abbot in 1973.

Lp Hong was a virtuous monk and performed many miracles bringing good luck and fortune to those who met him. He dedicated merit to people, cured patients with his wax and sacred water.

Lp Hong guaranteed that his amulets were not only sacred but efficient as he told his disciples that “if my amulets do not work, may I die one hundred times a day”.

It was said that unusual phenomena like lightning and thunderstorms have also occurred during consecration ceremonies held by Lp Hong in the past. What is most amazing is that not a single candle or incense stick was extinguished during the ceremonies, despite heavy thunderstorms. Devas and holy beings have also been reportedly sighted at the ceremonies.

His golden idol (Kumantong) is known to bring luck and protection. A small child was being bullied and teased at school. His father placed Lp Hong’s golden idol on the neck of his son and asked that the Lp Hong, specifically bless the amulet to offer protection. When the boy was bullied again, he was able to lift up his much larger assailment and cast him aside.

Another recent incident was the case of a Japanese gentlemen who reported a large fire that had burnt a number of terraced houses to the ground, only a single dwelling escaped the inferno. That house had a framed sacred yant of Luang Phor Hong hanging on the door.