Monday 9 July 2012

History of Phra Kru Viriyasarngvorn ( Than Kru Lek )

Phra Kru Viriyasarngvorn ( Than Kru Lek ) born in kampung Aril_Kelantan_Malaysia on 28th Dec 1895,
last time this district call as Bechah Mulong now as district of Peringat,
his parent is from Thailand, Kampung Chekong_Changwad Narathiwat.

after he married...... and in age 22(1917)he become a Bhikku_(monk)
in Wat Khau Din_Kampung Bukit Tanah_Tumpat.

He learn Buddhist law with Ajahn Rak and his name as Thammesara,
After 5 years, he go to Wat Chan_Nakhon Si Thammarat_Thai(Ligor).
in Wat Chan he learn from Phra Khru Kha Serm and also other Wat,
after one year plus he back to Wat Aril_Kelantan.

He learn "Samadhi" with a Guru name Achan Kev,
and he "Chundong" alone in few forest about 6 months.
then he return to Wat Aril and become Chief Abbot,
because that time Than Seng permanant stay in Throk Bon.

6th Mac 1975 Thursday 0815 morning
Phra Khru Lek pass away after abbot Wat Aril for 50yrs.Phra Kru Viriyasarngvorn ( Than Kru Lek )

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