Luang Phor Thongkam
by Jun Wei
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Luang Phor Thongkam Suwajo was born on 12th April BE 2472. Luang Phor Thongkam got ordained as a novice monk at the age of 14 at Wat Ban Kam Krang. Wat Ban Kam Krang is located at Khon Kaen Province. After his ordination, Luang Phor Thongkam was interested in Dharma mantras. Hence, he went to visit Luang Phor Fan Arjaro and studied with Luang Phor Fan for 9 years. At the age of 23, Luang Phor Thongkam disrobed and became a layman. Despite this, Luang Phor Thongkam continued to study mantras and learn more from a monk in Laos. After that, Luang Phor Thongkam came back to Thailand. Once he went to Thailand, he decided to ordain once again as a monk. This time round, he was ordained as a monk at Wat Ratphisai, Maha Sarakham Province. After his ordination, Luang Phor Thongkam went to Tudong and met Luang Phor ThongMa. Luang Phor Thongkam started learning more mantras from Luang Phor Thongma and looked after him. Until Luang Phor Thongma passed on, Luang Phor Thongkam then once again went to Tudong and reached Phitsanulok Province and established "Yan Yow Monastery" for maintaining Buddhism and helping villagers and devotees that are in need of help.