Somdej toh biography for kids
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Somdej Toh
Siamese Buddhist monk
Somdet To (1788–1872; B.E. 2331–2415), known formally as Somdet Phra Buddhacarya (To Brahmaramsi) (Thai: สมเด็จพระพุฒาจารย์ (โต พฺรหฺมรํสี); RTGS: Somdet Phra Phutthachan (To Phrommarangsi)), was one of the most famous Buddhist monks during Thailand'sRattanakosin period and continues to be the most widely known saintly monk in Thailand.[1] He is revered for spiritual powers and his amulets are sought after.[2] His images and statues are some of the most popular religious icons in Bangkok.[3]
Biography
[edit]Somdet To was born in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province, the illegitimate son of King Rama II.[4] He studied the Buddhist scriptures of the Pāli Canon with several Buddhist masters. After becoming a well-known monk, he became the preceptor for Prince Mongkut, later King Rama IV, when Mongkut became a monk. During Rama IV's reign Somdet To was given the ceremonial name Somdet Phra Buddh
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Somdej Toh facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Somdet Phra Buddhacarya(Toh Brahmaramsi) | |
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| Religion | Buddhism |
| School | Theravada, Maha Nikaya |
| Other names | Somdet To (สมเด็จโต) Khrua To (ขรัวโต) |
| Dharma names | Brahmaramsi (พฺรหฺมรํสี) |
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| Nationality | Siamese |
| Born | To (โต) (1788-04-17)April 17, 1788 Tha Ruea, Ayutthaya, Siam |
| Died | June 22, 1872(1872-06-22) (aged 84) Bang Khun Phrom, Bangkok, Siam |
Somdet To (1788-1872; B.E. 2331-2415), known formally as Somdet Phra Buddhacarya (To Brahmaramsi) (Thai: สมเด็จพระพุฒาจารย์ (โต พฺรหฺมรํสี); RTGS: Somdet Phra Phutthachan (To Phrommarangsi)), was one of the most famous Buddhist monks during Thailand's Rattanakosin Period and continues to be the most widely known monk in Thailand. He fryst vatten widely revered in Thailand as a monk who is said that he possessed magical powers and his amulets are widely sought after. His images and statues are some of the most widespread religious icons in Bangkok.
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Early Life
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