I'm sure people who use TikTok have heard the popular songs. The best sun A song by Somsit Po Thong, it has a line,
“I went around Muang Pla Pak to give alms. A beautiful girl lured me with gold. Tell me to feel bad, ghost or people stand and wait. Tell me to feel bad, ghost or people stand and wait. Luang Pu Fan, you can't help but feel sorry for this.”
This song is part of the story of the life of an important Isaan saint. Bra Vachirayanvicith Vs. Or Bra Achan Surya Kosapanyo Wat Mahasai Assistant Abbot, Royal Monastery, Buddhavanaram Temple Association President (Wat Pa Wang Nam Yen) Disciple of Luang Phu Kampan Kosapanyo, Wat Phra That Mahasai, Nakhon Phanom Province.
Biography of Phra Achan Suryan Gosabanyo
Visit Phra Vachirayan for the history of Or Phra Achan Suryan Kosapanyo was born in 1979 in Ban Lao Kok Phra, Kandharavichai District, Maha Saragam Province. At the age of 15, he was ordained as a novice monk. Enter the ordination ceremony in the church. Wat Samakitam Kuchinarai District, Kalachin Province
After ordination, he performed religious duties at Wat Puraba Thepnimit in Kuchinarai District, Kalachin Province, and went on a pilgrimage to spend the Buddhist Lent in several mountain forests in the northeast.
Later, he attended the Wisdom School as a student. Luang Pu Kamphan Kosapanyo, a famous monk from Nakhon Phanom Province and the Northeast region, Luang Pu Kamphan imparted the knowledge of the heart of 108 mantras, methods for setting up the sub-organs, strengthening the organs, etc. until complete. Pra Katha Sangdhat and meditation practice tips etc.
In addition, he traveled to study further with many famous monks such as Luang Pu Brom, Wat Kwan Uponrat, Khon Kaen Province, and studied Takrut with Luang Bu Ching Gambro, Wat Sri Chuk, Maha Saragam Province.
After returning for Buddhist Lent. Buraba Thepnimid Temple, Kalasin Province Until 2006, faithful relatives donated land in the area. Ban Wang Nam Yen, Kieng sub-district, Mueang district, Maha Saragam province, more than 11 rai area for temple construction. Then join together it improved this desolate land until it became the present Wang Nam Yen Forest Temple.
for Boothavanaram Temple Or Wang Nam Yen Forest Temple It is considered rare in Maha Saragam province. The beautiful Buddha sculptures are a highlight not to be missed. Beautiful items lined up all over the temple. And Tao Wesuan is prominently displayed for people to pay tribute. And a major highlight is the Takianthong, the largest wooden church in Thailand. There are also 32 large Takian Thang wooden pillars that can seat 2-3 people around.
Luang Bor Ong Thep Prathanphon is engraved inside. It has a Naga Brok Buddha image carved in gold teak all over the body. It is more than 9 meters tall. There is a huge teak three season pavilion. Crafted from the best carpenters in the country. And it can be said that it is the only one of its kind in the world. Tourists who come to see this are considered to be very surprised.
Also, people visit the temple during long holidays and various festivals. And tens of thousands of people worship the holy things in the temple throughout the day. It greatly boosts the tourism and economy of Maha Saragam Province.
Most recently (Feb. 13) Boothavanaram Temple or Wang Nam Yen Temple, Kieng Sub-District, Mueang Maha Saragam District, Maha Saragam Province, is overflowing with Buddhists. Tens of thousands of citizens and tourists had gathered since morning. A large number of people attended the memorial service. At the moment of attaining the age of 45 years. Bra Achan Surya Kosapanyo It is considered a great annual merit-making event and a large amount of almsgiving worth 2 million baht is given, which is considered a monetary donation to those who believe in coming to merit the temple. This eligibility is extended to schools, educational institutions, hospitals and all the poor. And the lack of places it is supposed to create merit and help the community.
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