Luang Phor Sanit (Lp Sanit) Wat Lam Bua Loy

 

Biography of Luang Pho Sanit, Wat Lam Bua Loy

Early Life and Ordination

• Birth Name: Sanit Mipong

• Date of Birth: April 28, 1925

• Place of Birth: Ban Bang Kung, Tambon Bang Kung, Amphoe Si Maha Phot, Prachin Buri Province, Thailand

• Ordination: At age 23, Luang Pho Sanit was ordained at Wat Tha Rue, receiving the monastic name “Yasintharo” .

Spiritual Practice and Teachings

Luang Pho Sanit was known for his ascetic lifestyle and preference for solitude. He embarked on annual pilgrimages (tudong) and refrained from accumulating material possessions. His compassion extended to all, treating individuals equally regardless of their social or economic status. He was reputed for his profound knowledge in various disciplines, including traditional medicine and protective charms.

Devotees often recounted his clairvoyant abilities, such as foreseeing visitors and their intentions. He was also known for his unwavering commitment to truthfulness, with his words considered as binding as sacred vows.

Passing and Legacy

• Date of Passing: March 14, 1999

• Age at Passing: 74 years

• Years in Monkhood: 51 years

After his passing, Luang Pho Sanit’s body was placed in a glass coffin, remaining undecayed for some time. Notably, his hair reportedly transformed into relics, a phenomenon revered in Buddhist traditions. Eventually, his body was cremated.

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Sacred Amulets and Miraculous Phenomena

Turtle House Amulets (Phaya Tao Ruean)

Luang Pho Sanit crafted turtle-shaped amulets, known as Phaya Tao Ruean, using carved stone. These amulets varied in size, from wearable pieces to larger statues. The creation process adhered to ancient legends, symbolizing the Bodhisattva’s incarnation as a turtle. Devotees reported various miracles associated with these amulets, including:

• Enhanced business prosperity and increased customer flow.

• Spontaneous appearance of relics on the amulets.

• Instances where the amulets moved or changed direction on their own.

Crocodile Amulets (Phaya Jorakhae)

In 1966, Luang Pho Sanit produced the first edition of his crocodile amulets, known as Phaya Jorakhae. These were cast in lead and featured the yantra “Isawasu Nama Pa Tha” engraved on the underside. Intended for protection, these amulets were distributed to soldiers and police officers. The associated mantra, “I Swa Su,” was believed to offer defense against dangers, malevolent forces, and misfortunes.

The origin of these amulets traces back to the legend of Phaya Kumphi, the lord of aquatic creatures, who was a previous incarnation of the Buddha. Luang Pho Sanit inherited the knowledge to create these amulets from his uncle, Luang Lung Seng. Anecdotes describe instances where wooden or stone crocodile figures, upon ritual chanting, transformed into living crocodiles, demonstrating the potency of the rituals involved.