Luang Pu Tee Chanthammo (Lp Tee), Khao Khieo

Luang Pu Tee Chanthammo (Lp Tee), Wat Thamakrut


Biography of Luang Pu Tee Chanthammo, Wat Khao Khieo 

Birth and Early Life

Luang Pu Tee—known affectionately as “Ji Gong, the great sorcerer of Suphanburi”—was born on Sunday, August 3, B.E. 2467 (1924 CE) in Ban Tha Nam Talat Tha Chang, Doem Bang Nang Buat District, Suphan Buri Province. He was the eldest of four siblings to Mr. Hoi and Mrs. Kimbi (surname Nam Dok Mai).


As a youth, he often accompanied his father in building a pavilion atop a hill at Wat Hua Khao. The abbot, Luang Por Im, took notice of him and raised him with kindness, treating him as his own son. After casting his horoscope, Luang Por Im predicted that this boy would ordain and never disrobe, becoming an influential figure in Buddhism. He entrusted the boy’s father with a sacred book of occult wisdom to safeguard until he was old enough.

Ordination and Spiritual Training

At age 15, Luang Pu Tee ordained as a novice and studied the sacred texts given by Luang Por Im. At age 20, on June 19, B.E. 2487, he received full ordination, with Phra Khru Anekunakorn (Luang Pu Khaek) of Wat Hua Khao as his preceptor.


He dedicated nearly a decade to Dhamma and esoteric practice under Luang Pu Khaek, a direct disciple of Luang Por Im. In B.E. 2497 (1954), Luang Pu Tee left to further his studies under Luang Por Mui of Wat Don Rai, compiling and preserving his teacher’s legacy over the next several years.

Abbotship and Ascetic Pilgrimages

In B.E. 2505 (1962), he was appointed abbot of Wat Krasiao in Sam Chuk District. He then began nearly 40 years of ascetic pilgrimages, studying occult arts with many great masters:

  • With Luang Pu Tim of Wat Lahan Rai: learned consecration formulas, Phrai Kumarn powders, and amulet-making.

  • With Luang Por Kuay of Wat Kositaram: mastered crafting takrut, Hanuman amulets, and supernatural abilities like walking on water and retrieving items with extended reach.

  • With Luang Pu Yen of Wat Sa Prien: learned arts of invisibility and teleportation.

  • With Luang Pu Buddha of Wat Klang Chu Sri Charoen: studied sacred powder consecration.

Wat Khao Khieo Phanaram & Spirit Encounter

In B.E. 2513, he discovered Wat Khao Khieo Phanaram, a neglected temple. Despite initial resistance from a local spirit, he persisted, and through ritual, established harmony with the spirit guardian. His resolve to remain even under physical threat shows his profound dedication. He transformed the site from a humble hermitage into a functioning temple.

Later Life and Legacy

Due to declining health and better access to medical care, he moved in B.E. 2550 (2007) to Wat Thamakrut, closer to town. He passed away peacefully on May 17, B.E. 2553 (2010), at age 85, in his 65th vassana as a monk.


A remarkable practitioner, he frequently blessed amulets—some of which produced audible sounds during consecration. His first sacred coin amulet was created in B.E. 2513 (1970) as a “bullet-escape coin,” renowned for literally causing a bullet to miss during a test shot. He also produced photographs for devotion, cast images, statues, takrut, yantra cloths, knives, and phallic amulets throughout his life.


His most devoted disciple, Phra Ajahn Tu (Pathavi Phabhakaro) of Yasothon Province, was raised and taught by him from the age of nine. Ajahn Tu now continues his legacy, managing temple affairs and preserving his spiritual teachings.


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