Lp Kalong wat Khao Laem

Luang Phor Kalong was born on BE 2462

It was told that before his birth, Bang, an old man living opposite was fishing in the night saw a Lersi holding a young child's hand that walked into the house. Bang was absolutely stunned. He raised his hands and joined his palm in gesture of respect and paid respect with full conviction. He then focused his mind to make a vow,” If what I saw is real may the child born in this house definitely be a boy. If it is so I will quit my occupation and cease hauling fish forever." Thereafter not long, Luang Phor Kalong’s mother gave birth to him and named him,"Kalong" – which means “flying crow”. As for Bang, he kept his vow and also kept silent about this matter. Ever since then Bang constantly kept an eye on little Kalong discreetly.

Luang Phor Kalong had an extra tooth in the centre of his upper palate since birth. This tooth has its similarity to Hanuman from the Ramayana epic, which has a mystical crystal fang. Luang Phor Kalong was hence perceived by nature, a miraculous monk. It is also why he is also known as Khiew Geow, which means ‘crystal tooth’.

Luang Phor Kalong was learning magic from the Veda lineage with Luang Phor Niem and Luang Phor Seung at Wat Naboon until he completed the study. The two teachers then wrote a letter to entrust Luang Phor Kalong with another monk called Luang Phor Kukan. Luang Phor Kukan was 120 years old and a Cambodia Guru Master at Sisaket. He was actually the teacher of both Luang Phor Niem and Luang Phor Seung.

In BE 2505, Luang Phor Kalong shifted to stay in Lopburi temple at Ampher Patthana Nikhom. Luang Phor Kalong developed the temple by building an ordination hall until it was finally completed in BE 2515. Luang Phor Kalong then shifted to stay in Wat Khao Laem and intended to build the 9 ordination halls.