BE 2430
Chao Khun Phraratcha Sangwara Phimon,commonly known as Luang Phor Toh (Luang Pu Toh) was born on 27 March BE 2430 (year of the Chinese Zodiac Pig) to Mr. Loy and Mrs. Tub Ruttanakon from Samnut Songkhram Province. He had a younger brother, Mr. Cheuay Rattanakon (passed away).
His wisdom of leadership was evident since at young. He was intelligence, diligence, generous, polite and held high morality. LPu Toh had never caused trouble for his parents and was dearly loved by them. Since young, he would follow his parents to the temple and expressed great interest in buddhism where he would sneak out to the temple to listen to the sermon and mantra prayers by the monks. He could memorise the mantra and never showed any interested to any female, this indicated good sign for peace and liberation.
At about 13 years old
LPu Toh and his brother studied at Wat Khao Khaew located at Pakklong Bangnoi, Tamboon Bang Phrom, Ampur Bangkontee at Samut Songkhram province. Unfortunately, their parents passed away while they were still young, their cousin, Phra Piksu Khaew (Luang Ta Khaew Mong) brought the young LPu Toh to be under the care of Phra Atikarnsuk, then Chao Awat of Wat Pradoochimplee while his younger brother stayed at Wat Khao Khaew.
BE 2447
At 17 years old, LPu Toh ordained as a novice monk at Wat Pradoochimplee by then Chao Awat, Phra Atikarnsuk as his preceptor. During his novice monkhood, LPu Toh was very diligent at the Dharma and Sutra studies and never caused any problem. He was also very concentrated on meditation. His mentor, Phra Archan Prom, said that almost every night Sammanen Toh would go to the Ubosot alone to practise meditation and sometimes he would perform walking meditation in the forest near Klong Bangluang. Phra Archan Prom also mentioned that LP Toh was quiet and like to asked questions about Dharma.
BE 2450
When LPu Toh was 20 yers old, he was ordained fully as a monk by the boundary established by the Sangha of Wat Prdoochimplee on Tuesday, 16 July 2450. His Preceptor was Phrakru Sammana Dhamsamatan (Wat Paknam Phasieecharoen), First Ordination Teacher was Phrakru Akranusit (Wat Nuanoradit), and Second Ordination Teacher was Phrakru Dhammavirat (Wat Khampaeng). LPu Toh was given a designated Buddhist name Inthasuanno.
LPu Toh studies the Darma principle diligently with strong determination for nirvana. When LPu Toh was 26 years old, he became the Chao Awat of Wat Pradoochimplee after Phra Atikarnsuk left the monkhood. LPu Toh remained as the Chao Awat until he passed away in BE 2524. In BE 2455, LPu Toh obtained the Dharma Scholar, Elementary Level. Phra Archan Prom, LPu Toh's mentor in Vipassana Meditation, passed away, LPu Toh went in search for more knowledge of meditation.
Pilgrimage
Initially, LPu Toh studied meditation with Phra Archan Roong (Wat Takrabue, Samut Sakhon), and later with Luang Pho Nong (Wat Amphawan/Wat Klongmadan, Suphan Buri). LPu Toh had also made pilgrimage to the north many times to pay respect to the four Buddha's footprints and the Buddha's relics. As such, LPu Toh was not always at Wat Pradoochimplee except during the yearly Buddhist Lent period. After the Buddhst Lent, he made pilgrimage to the Southern and stayed at Pattani province. LPu Toh went to Singapore and stayed for a few years before returning to Thailand.
Ranks and Titles Conferred
LPu Toh had good management, with justics and mercy and project himself in alignment to the strict conduct of a monk, the council of Sangha had conferred numerous title to him .
BE 2455 - Chao Awat, Wat Pradoochimplee, "Phra Udon Kanarak" Wat Phrachetupon
BE 2457 - Phrakhru Sanghavichit, "Somdej Phra Wannarat (Heng Khemajaree)" Wat Mahathat
BE 2463 - Phrakhrusanyabat Chun Tri "Phra Kru Viriyakitti"
BE 2497 - Phrakhrusanyabat Chun Tho, conferred by King Rama 9
BE 2499 - Ecclesiastical Governor, Tambol Wat Tha Pra
BE 2506 - Phrakhrusanyabat Chun Ek, conferred by King Rama 9
BE 2511 - Phrakhrusanyabat Chun Piset, conferred by King Rama 9
BE 2516 - Phra Racha Khana Chun Saman, Vippasa Dhura "PhraSangworawimolthhern"
BE 2521 - Phra Archa Khana Chun Raj "Phraratchasangwaraphimon"
LPu Toh followed the monk's precept strictlly, he was merciful with pureness of speech, body, mind and good virture. Throughout his monkhood, Lpu Toh had intelligence as a guideline, and worship all aspect of Buddhism and the teaching, practise and enlighment of the Buddha. He led a simple way of life, took good care of the monks and novice under his care. LPu Toh was very proficient in Dharma matters and can answer Dharma questions clearly.
LPu Toh ordained since he was 17 years old, studied the Dharma discipleine strictly and profoundly, and adhered to the Vipassana Dhura for 94 years. He was well respected by all walks of lives from layman to the King. No matter ow old he was, LPu Toh would always accept invitation to religious ceremonies.
BE 2424
After coming back from Wat Thum Singh To Thong, LPu Toh fallen ill at Wat Pradoochimplee. He wasn't able to get up from the bed and could only eat a little. The doctor adminstrated saline solutuon for him everyday. On 5 March 2524, the nurse attending to LPu Toh saw there was swelling on his right arm, LPu Toh just nodded and then closed his eyes. Subsequently, LPu Toh passed peacefully at Kutti Sai Yood at the age of 93 years 10 months and 22 days.
The Thai King, King Bhumibol Adulyadej (King Rama 9), learnt of the passing of LPu Toh. He invited LPu's Toh body into the urn with many tiers of umbrella and conferred all honors to the late LPu Toh. The funeral was held at Sala Roy Pee at Wat Benchamabophit under the sponsorship of His Majesty the King. His Majesty the King also attended as funeral host for 7 day, 50 day, 100 day and also on occasion along with the Thai Royal family.
