Lineage Thai Forest Tradition Name Ajahn Thawaro Based in Wat Pa Khao Noi | Nationality Thai Dharma names Thavaro | |
School Theravada, Dhammayutika Nikaya Other names Laung-bhu-Chan-da-Tha-wa-ro [1] Born February 10, 1922
Baan Dang village, Roi Et Province, Thailand ( 1922-02-10 ) Died February 21, 2012, Phichit |
Phra Chanda Thawaro (Thai: (จันทา ถาวโร)), commonly known as Ajahn Chanda, or Laung Pu Chanda Thawaro in Thai, (Thai: พระอาจารย์จันทา,หลวงปู่จันทา ถาวโร), born as Chanda Chainit (Thai: จันทา ไชยนิตย์) (February 10, 1922 – February 21, 2012), was a Thai Buddhist monk. Chanda is one of the best known Thai Buddhist monks of the late 20th and early 21st centuries. He was widely regarded as an Arahant — a living Buddhist saint. He was a disciple of the esteemed forest master Ajahn Mun Bhuridatta, and was himself considered a master in the Thai Forest Tradition.
Lore Of Luang Pu Chanda Thawaro
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