Chachoengsao Remembers Revered Monk Luang Pu Ruem
Chachoengsao marks the 121st death anniversary of Luang Pu Ruem Pramo, a revered Buddhist scholar and former abbot of Wat Chuk Ka Choe in Si Racha who was known for his ecclesiastical leadership and mastery of esoteric Buddhist practices.
Tuesday, July 7, 2569 marks the 121st death anniversary of Phra Kru Si Chalangka Sangvorn, known as Luang Pu Ruem Pramo, the former abbot of Wat Chuk Ka Choe in Si Racha district, Chachoengsao province. A distinguished Buddhist scholar and teacher from Chachoengsao, he was a fellow student with Luang Pu Tim of Wat La Rai in Rayong province.
Born into the Chiangeak family on July 7, 2448 at house number 26 in Si Racha district, he was one of eleven siblings. Devoted to Buddhism from his youth, he was ordained at age twenty at Wat Laem Chabang, with Phra Kru Sunthondham Rot of Wat Ang Sila as his preceptor, assisted by Phra Ajarn Chue and Phra Ajarn Lumuan.
He spent the Buddhist Lent studying scriptures at Wat Chuk Ka Choe under Luang Pu Than, the abbot at that time. Soon after, he gained widespread respect and admiration for his exemplary conduct. When Luang Pu Than passed away during his sixth monastic year, he was appointed to succeed him as abbot. He was then promoted to district ecclesiastical leader, recognized for his knowledge and administrative abilities. He subsequently received appointments as preceptor and district chief monk of Si Racha.
He later received royal recognition with the ecclesiastical title Phra Kru Chao Khana Amphoe Si Racha, First Class, given the honorific name "Phra Kru Si Chalangka Sangvorn."
Administrative service: 2479 became abbot of Wat Chuk Ka Choe; 2484 became Phra Kammavaja Charn; 2485 became preceptor; 2487 became village ecclesiastical leader of Bang and Nong Kham; 2518 served as acting district chief monk of Si Racha; 2519 became district chief monk of Si Racha; 2530 resigned as abbot to become abbot of Wat Chutathit Thammesabha Ram Voraviharn at Ko Si Chang branch.
Ecclesiastical ranks: 2481 achieved Phra Kru Fourth Class; 2493 Phra Kru village chief Third Class; 2507 Phra Kru village chief Second Class; 2515 Phra Kru village chief First Class; 2520 Phra Kru district chief First Class.
He had a passion for esoteric knowledge from his lay days, traveling to renowned teachers throughout Thailand. His first teacher was Luang Pu Am, former abbot of Wat Nong Krabork in Ban Kai, Rayong, famous for goat amulet formulas. From him he learned the rain-seeking and seven-moon beeswax spells. He also studied tablet-making with Luang Pu I of Wat Sattahip, tiger forehead tattooing with Luang Pu Sai of Wat Nong Kaet Noi in Chachoengsao, and twelve-zodiac powder making from Luang Pu Tian of Wat Bo in Pathum Thani, among other studies with various masters including Luang Pu Ong of Wat Nong Ri and Luang Pu Phui of Wat Na Phra That.
His most significant teacher was Somdej Phra Ariyanamsa, the Supreme Patriarch, from whom he studied astrological divination, vipassana meditation techniques, and numerology until achieving mastery. He could read astrological charts, change destinies, and realign cosmic fortunes.
Beyond Buddhist knowledge, he was also skilled in traditional medicine. He created and consecrated multiple amulets of considerable spiritual and financial value. Late in life, he focused on vipassana meditation practice until his death on July 19, 2538, at age ninety with seventy monastic years.
