Chao Khun Nor (CK Nor) Wat Thepsirin

BE2440 - BE2514

神僧周冠罗（Chao Khun Nor）——出生于佛历2440年2月5日，家中有5个兄弟姐妹，他是长子。在泰王拉玛六世时期，他成为泰国首批大学毕业生之一，毕业后进入皇宫任职，负责协助国王处理日常事务，直到佛历2468年拉玛六世驾崩后，周冠罗心情沉重，遂离开了皇宫。

当时，周冠罗的父母为了让他走出悲伤，曾为他介绍一位年轻的女教师，但他告诉父母自己决定出家为僧。

在同年3月23日，拉玛六世火化的前一天，周冠罗于屈夾炸你寺正式出家，作为对六世国王的回向功德，并从此决定在寺庙中度过余生。他的师父是崇笛拍不布他哥沙讚、拍不怀赢干，以及屈崇文那寺的主持拍U Do 史啦剛，向他们学习佛法。

周冠罗严守227条戒律，从不接受善信的捐赠。有些信徒因此向寺内主持投诉，周冠罗解释道：“我出家是为了六世皇的功德，同时专心修习佛法，避免与外界事物接触。外界的人带来的是世俗的烦恼，而我不希望被这些事打扰。”主持听完他的解释后，表示理解，不再追问。

自佛历2468年起，周冠罗的僧侣生活非常简朴，他每天只进食素食，并严格执行早晚课，风雨无阻，即便战争期间，他也未曾离开寺庙，展现了他对佛法的坚定信念。

周冠罗一生从未制作过任何佛牌，仅参与加持仪式。然而，凡是他参与加持的佛牌，都被认为具有不可思议的力量。有善信在他加持圣水时，曾拍下强烈白光四散的景象。见过周冠罗的信众，都相信他拥有预知未来的神奇能力。

据说，周冠罗从不离开寺庙，但当有信徒要求他加持圣物时，他只需用手触碰即可完成加持。其他寺庙举办大法会时，往往会提前通知他，例如2500年10月10日在某某寺庙的大法会，僧侣会点香迎请周冠罗的精神力量前来加持，而他本人依然留在屈夾炸你寺。这种神奇的力量让他在泰国声名远扬，成为世间罕见的阿罗汉级僧人。

直到佛历2514年1月8日，周冠罗于74岁仙游。他安详地躺在自己的蚊帐中，双手合十于胸前，诵完人生中最后一遍佛经，圆满了他的一生。

Chao Khun Nor (CKN) – Wat Thepsirin, Bangkok

Chao Khun Nor was born on Saturday, February 5th, 1897 (B.E. 2440) as the eldest of five siblings. He was one of the first students to attend the Official University of the Kingdom of Siam, now Chulalongkorn University. After completing his studies, he became an officer in the royal court during the reign of King Rama VI, serving as the King’s closest attendant. After King Rama VI passed away, Chao Khun Nor was deeply saddened and left the palace in 1925 (B.E. 2468).

Although his parents wished for him to marry, Chao Khun Nor expressed his desire to become a monk. He was ordained on March 23, 1925 (B.E. 2468) at Wat Thepsirin, the day before King Rama VI’s cremation, as an act of merit for the late King. Chao Khun Nor vowed to remain a monk for life, maintaining a strict vegetarian diet and consuming only one meal a day. He was ordained by Somdej Phra Putta Koshacharn (Charoen), with Phra Putwiriyaaigon and Phra Udon Seelahkon as his Dhamma teachers.

Strict Adherence to the 227 Precepts

Chao Khun Nor was known for his strict observance of the 227 monastic precepts. It was believed that he could predict the future by examining palm prints, but he avoided such practices and declined requests from villagers who sought his help. Despite this, many people continued to visit him, offering gifts and seeking guidance. However, Chao Khun Nor refused all offerings, advising the villagers to give them to other monks instead, as they would gain the same merit.

His refusal to accept offerings upset some villagers, who complained to Somdej Phra Putta Koshacharn. When questioned, Chao Khun Nor explained that he had become a monk to dedicate merit to King Rama VI and needed to maintain his concentration on Buddha’s teachings. He wanted no distractions from the outside world, as they interfered with his spiritual focus. Upon hearing this, Somdej Phra Putta Koshacharn sympathized with and supported his decision.

Living in strict simplicity, Chao Khun Nor’s room was bare, with only essential items and no electricity. He spent his time developing insight through meditation, rarely interacting with visitors. The only exception was his nephew, who brought him vegetarian food from his family’s home.

Miraculous Healing with Foot-Washing Water

Chao Khun Nor had the unique habit of walking barefoot and on his tiptoes, never allowing his heels to touch the ground. He would wash his feet in a basin before entering his room.

Once, when a village was struck by illness, a desperate villager sought holy water from Chao Khun Nor to cure the sick. After being declined, the man took water from the basin where Chao Khun Nor had washed his feet and gave it to the sick villagers. Miraculously, they were cured.

When news spread, many people flocked to Wat Thepsirin, asking for the holy water, but Chao Khun Nor denied ever giving any. Eventually, a neighboring monk clarified that the water used was from Chao Khun Nor's foot-washing basin. Despite this, the miraculous healings further solidified Chao Khun Nor’s revered status.