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Biography of Luang Pu Udomthap Sirikutto

Wat Weluwan Thammaram, Sisaket Province

Celebrating His 63rd Birthday on November 11, 2022

Luang Pu Udomthap Sirikutto is a highly respected meditation monk of the present era and a prominent disciple in the lineage of Luang Pu Mun Bhuridatta Thera. On the auspicious occasion of his 63rd birthday, we take this opportunity to reflect on his life, spiritual journey, and Dharma legacy.

Early Life and Ordination

Luang Pu Udomthap was born on Friday, November 11, 1960, in Ban Nong Lom, Watthana Nakhon District, Sa Kaeo Province. He was the eighth of nine children born to Mr. Lee and Mrs. Tun Sawangkun. Due to his small build at birth, his father affectionately named him “Joy”, which in the Isan dialect means “slim” or “small-framed.”

At the age of 19, in 1979, he was ordained as a novice monk at Wat Ban Dan. A year later, in 1980, he entered the monkhood at Wat Ban Dan, located in Tambon Ko Loi, Amphoe Prachantakham, Prachin Buri Province. Upon ordination, he was given the monastic name “Sirikutto,” meaning one who is protected by auspiciousness.

Monastic Training and Spiritual Path

After ordination, Phra Ajahn Joy, as he was then known, embarked on an austere tudong (pilgrimage) path across Thailand, seeking advanced Dharma practice and esoteric knowledge from numerous revered masters.

He trained under:

• Luang Pho Eia of Wat Ban Dan, a disciple of Luang Pu Suk of Wat Pang Khlong Makham Thao, to learn magical sciences.

• Luang Pho Bunlue Thanchoto, a disciple of Somdej Lun, with whom he learned sacred arts, including the making of amulets and takruts.

• Luang Pho Prajak Kuttajitto, a renowned forest monk in the tradition of Luang Pu Mun, who guided him in meditation practice.

Luang Pu Udomthap also studied:

• Vipassana meditation under Luang Pu Mun Thitsilo.

• Sacred sciences with Kru Ba Thiangtham Chotithammo.

• Northern mysticism from Luang Pu Lamai Thitamano, who accepted him as an adopted spiritual son.

• Esoteric knowledge from Luang Pu Kham Bu of Wat Kut Chomphu.

• Nature-connected wisdom from Luang Pu Suang, often referred to as The Earth-Loving Angel.

Role as a Successor of Luang Pu Mun

Among amulet collectors and followers of the forest tradition, Luang Pu Mun once stated that he would only create amulets when he had reached the age of 100 and had found his destined spiritual heir. That destined heir, according to many devotees, is none other than Luang Pu Udomthap Sirikutto.

As such, Luang Pu Udomthap is seen as the spiritual continuation of Luang Pu Mun’s path, entrusted with carrying forward the profound Vipassana practice and sacred craftsmanship associated with his master’s legacy.

Current Residence and Legacy

Today, Luang Pu Udomthap Sirikutto resides at Wat Weluwan Thammaram, located in Tambon Phu Yu, Amphoe Phu Yu, Sisaket Province. He continues to live a humble, meditative life, teaching Dharma, performing blessings, and creating spiritually potent amulets.