Open the history of Luang Ta Bunchuen Panyawutho, a pilgrimage monk, Luang Ta from the army. to the Dharma Army Going on a hike, walking barefoot for thousands of kilometers for what? Open the history of Luang Ta Bunchuen Panyawutho, Luang Ta from the army. to the Dharma Army e-jan Published on: 3 Nov., 2022, 13:35 2 minutes to read Open the history of Luang Ta Bunchuen Panyawutho Photo credit from Facebook : Luang Ta Bunchuen Panyawutho (The Monk of Siam) by Yochicka "Luang Ta Bunchuen" , 72 years old, walked thousands of kilometers barefoot. Don't take the factor because you don't have to use it. Born at Ban Sao Lao, Phon Sawan Subdistrict, Phon Sawan District, Nakhon Phanom Province, had a family life before. and always fighting to build a family During the youth Luangta used to be a conscripted soldier. And was recruited to fight in the Vietnam War era around 1969 under the Artillery Battalion, Udon Thani Province and had undergone special combat training in the camp for 2 years before being discharged. won a veterans medal come back to create a family life Married with 4 children Then when taking care of all the children Family has been created therefore asked the family to take leave because they want to find the truth of life want to see peace in life because he likes to study Dharma and likes to study the teachings of Luang Pu Mun therefore entered the ordination Cut the world into the Dharma way in 2009 at the hometown temple. Then made a pilgrimage to be Phra Sai Pa Thammayut I go hiking to many places, do not remember temples, every year I go to remember temples in the mountains. Before this, I went to live in Tiang Sirikhan Cave. on the Phu Phan Mountain Range, Sakon Nakhon Province, for 4 consecutive years Luang Ta Chuen also said that every year since 2016, he has been committed to the Dharma. Hike from the North But on the way to get in the car with the monks in many temples This year, I have decided to travel back and forth by hiking until I come back to my hometown. Along the way, relatives were invited to get in the car because they felt pity for their age, but he said that He wants to make merit, make a pilgrimage, walk on a pilgrimage in the footsteps of Luang Pu Man, do not ask to get in the car, do not need to help carry luggage. Ask for only water. and not afraid of getting sick because he gave up everything, even the body because they want to reach the truth Photo credit from Facebook: Luang Ta Bunchuen Panyawutho (Ariya Monk of Siam) And this year, after the end of Buddhist Lent, will take a pilgrimage like every year Most importantly, the activities of the monks must not be lacking. There are alms, morning and evening temples, prayers, meditation, and Dharma study. If relatives who want to discuss the Dharma are welcome and will remember the monks' accommodation. until the end of January before pilgrimage to various places for cultivating until the body is old also have anemia but don't worry because I have given up everything Let it be according to the sankhara As long as he can walk, he still makes a pilgrimage every year. From the questionnaire, Mrs. Tan Unpiansom, 66 years old, Sao Lao villager and the eldest daughter, Mrs. Banyen Bupphasiri, 46 years old, both revealed Luang Ta in his youth was diligent, hardworking, patient, and built a family. Always fight for family and like to make merit as a soul I remember always telling my family. By the age of 60, after every child has a family. Will ask for ordination leave to live in a dharma life, renounce the world until 2009, at the age of 60, asked for family leave to go to ordain which everyone does not object Congratulations on making merit with Luang Ta Chuen Because it is the intention, although worried and missing, but it is considered something Luang Ta likes. Every year, throughout the ordination period for more than 10 years, the temple will not remain in place. will go on a pilgrimage around the country according to a well-known monk Usually no contact, no cell phone, no call back. because Luangta told his family that if still alive will see back If you hear the news of death or illness, then go to take care of them. or die in the forest be natural If no one sees because he has given up on the world What will happen? until last The family is very happy and congratulations on making merit with Luang Ta Chuen. Photo credit from Facebook: Luang Ta Bunchuen Panyawutho (Ariya Monk of Siam) Luangta from the army to the Dharma Army Continue to spread the teachings of Buddhism. relentlessly Not concerned with longevity Weather conditions, criticisms, compliments, which are in accordance with the factors of human beings, the world and nature are considered normal. But without these things, it is considered unnatural and unusual throughout the pilgrimage to different places. Luang Ta Bunchuen continued to perform the duties of the monks, including alms, doing morning-evening ceremonies, and studying the Dharma. He also said that he would walk until his body was unable to bear it. by the practices of Luangta Bunchuen is 1. no shoes 2. Factors that do not accept 3. The vehicle does not sit. 4. I am in one asana. 5. No sleep, no mosquito net. 6. Possessing three robes