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Luang PooTuad or Somdet Pha-ko was formerly named “Poo”. He was a son of Mr. Hoo and Mrs. Jandra. Some said, Master Poo’s date of birth was in the 4th lunar month in the Year of the Dragon, corresponding to B.E. 2125 (1582), some said B.E. 994 (451) corresponding to the Year of the Ox in Bronze Era and some said B.E.2131 (1588).

 

  However, his period of birth can be assumed to be during the Reign of King Maha Dhammaraja which was between B.E. 2125 (1582) and B.E. 2131 (1588). There was a supermatural story about Master Poo when he was an infant. After Mrs. Jandra (his mother) completed the period of her postpartum, she went out to the field for rice harverting and left her baby in the cardle under Jambu tree, a boa constrictor came into such cradie. The parent were frightened of the serpent. Subsequently, the big snake disappeared, leaving behind with his spiting of magic crystal ball.

When Master Poo was seven years old, his father took him to be under the custodian of his uncle, Juang (Jandra’s brother), an abbot of Kuti Luang Temple (Dee Luang Temple). Then, Master Poo started his education. He was an exceptionally intelligent boy and was well-versed in both the old Khmer and Thai languages. When he was ten years old, he was ordained as a novice and his father then gave him the magic crystal ball. After that, he traveled to Si Young Temple (Si Khoo Young Temple) in order to futher his education with Phra Shinnasen who was a skillful and reputable monk from the capital city of Sri Ayutthaya. After the ago of 20, Master Poo traveled to Nakhon Sri Thammarat to further his education at the Reverend Piyadassi MahaThera Court and was subsequently ordained as a monk with monkhood name of “Ramo Dhamiko” but he was called “Chao Samee Ram” by the general public.

Chao Samee Ram had a chance to further his education at Wat Thapae, Wat Simmauang and several other. After considering that he had attained enough education, he asked for a ride back to the capital city of Sri Ayutthaya on a ship. While the junk was sailing in the Chumphon City, there was very windy and the sea turned to be stormy sea creating high waves and panicking. In order to prevent the ship from sailing any further, it had to be anchored there for seven days, resulting in lack of food and water. The crews were in doubt that the bad omen was caused by Chao Samee Ram. So, they decided to send him ashore to an island by inviting him to take a small boat for his trip to such island. While sitting in the boat, he let loose his left leg to soak in the sea water and all of a sudden a miraculous event occurred: It was said that the sea water in that vicinity sparked with glittering and glowing lights. Chao Samee Ram then told the crews to scoop up water to drink which they felt that the salty water they were drinking were fresh water. So, they helped each other in fetching the water enough for drinking. The Master of the ship then invited Chao Samee Ram back on board again. After that, Chao Samee Ram continued to be the Cheeton or teacher of In, the owner of the junk ever since.

The supernatural power of Chao Samee Ram by turning salty water to fresh water by soaking his leg in the sea has been the story talked about by everyone ever since until the present day. Initially, Mr. In, the master of a junk, strongly believed that Phra Samee Ram was an inauspicious individual causing the storm to hit the ship because there had never been such event occurred before. So, he decided to expel Chao Samee Ram to an island but after he perceived the supernatural power, he nally apologized to Chao Samee Ram for his taut action.

The great reputation of supernatural power of Luang Poh Tuad in turning sea water into fresh water is beimg known by Thai believe that the sacredness of Luang Poh Tuad can provide them the protection against horrifying accident, re and bad disasters. Moreover, people have faith in Luang Poh Tuad because they believe that he can inspire the good fortune and leads us to the precious future.

“Wat Huay Mongkol” or “Huay Mongkol Temple” is the Buddhist monastery where the world largest statue of His Reverend Lung Poh Tuad is situated. This monastery was formerly named “Wat Huay Khot”, located in the community of Huay Khot Village, Tubtai Sub-District, Hua Hin District, Prachuab Khirikhan Pronince. Subsequently, His Majesty the King graciously renamed this village from Huay Khot to Huay “Mongkol” whereby this name has been currently used as the name of the village, monastery, school and various projects of community.

More than forty years, Huay Mongkol has been a village frequented by His Majesty the King because various royal initiative projects in the village are being contemplated in order to establish the security and improve living standsrds of people as well as to bring happiness to all of them. Such royal projects are well proceeded due to the support of government and public sectors. Wat Huay Mongkol is also patronized by His Majesty the King in order to make Huay Mongkol Temple as a mental refuge for villagers.

Later on, His Reverend Phra Khru Papassorn Vorapinij or Phra Ajam Phairoj, the present Abot of Wat Huay Mongkol, a renownwd development monk who strictly adheres to the observance of the precepts and well respected by people in Huay Khot community and General Viset Khong-Uthaikul, Deputy Royal Aid de Camp decided to build to build the world largest statue of “Luang Poh Tuad” to be humbly offered to His Majesty the King on the grand auspicious occasion of His 6th cycle Birthday Anniversary.

The sculpture is also considered to be a symbol of the dissemination of Buddhism and perpetuation of holy Dharma for all time.

The story of supernatural power of Luang Poh Tuad Yieb Nam Thale Jued – literally translated as “Stepping on sea water, then subsequently turned to be frash water”, which has long been most respectful and well known by people in southern Thailand, has indeed ignited mindful co-opetations among various organization in community. Both government and private sectors are involved in building of the world largest statue of Luang Poh Tuad which made of mixed metal with the span of the kness when sitting in lotus position of 9.9 meters wide and 11.5 meters high on 3 layer masonry bases. The lowest layer is 70 meters wide and 70 meters long.

Her Majesty the Queen graciously traveled to the Huay MongKol monastery on 27th August 2004 to preside over the ceremony during the course of pouring melted gold and metal as initial molding of the sculputure of Luang Poh Tuad. Her Majesty the Queen also graciously granted the Working Committee to bring forth Her Royal Initial, Sor.Kor., for installment on the front side of Luang Poh Tuad’s masonry base.

“Wat Huay Mongkol”, the temple hoyses the world largest statue of Luang Phor Thuad, is not only regarded as a holy place but Huay Mongkol Temple has also become a recreational area for visitors on weekends and on holidays.

The Real Meaning of Merit
Huay Mongkol Temple has always been  a generous that promotes and encourages Thai people as well as foreigner to make merit everywhere, both inside and outside temple. The temple has established many different projects such as helping small schools, hospitals, border police, etc. by providing them necessary facilities. The projects are possible are possible because of the people come and make contribution at this holy temple.
Preservation of Natural Environment

The whole area of more than 100 Rais of Huay Mongkol Temple is very well maintained. The thorough development and well preserve make Wat Huay Mongkol becomes a recreational place for visitors. As the preservation of natural environment is the main object of Wat Huay Mongkol, this temple can truly serve as a relaxing atmosphere for all the visitors. There are pavilions with comfortable benches at almost every corner of  the area. Moreover, people are able to take photos at the beautiful orchid gaden as well as the water falls along the path. And after making merit and worshipping the Buddha statue, visitors may spend sometimes visiting the almshouse where free meals are served throughout the day.

The Famous Talisman of Huay Mongkol Temple
Thai people always lookout for something  that will appease their mind. The talismans are believed that there are magical power in order to protect us against bad luck, and in turn, bring about the good things. Wat Huay Mongkol also has various kinds of famous amulets and talismans. This reputation can be proved by the amount of people who visit the talisman p;aces in the temple.

The Real Developer
Phra Khru Papasson Vorappinij or Phra Ajarn Phairoj Papatsaro, the present abbot of Huay Mongkol Temple is the real developer of Huay Mongkol community. Phra Khru Papasson plays an important role in most projects of this renowned temple, all of the projects aims to bring the better life for people in community as well as to develop the necessary public facilities.

The coordination of “House, Temple and School” will bring happiness to community. The example of development project of Wat Huay Mongkol is “Thai Classical Music Band” which aims to teach our children and teenagers in order to preserve our Thai culture. Children learn to build up their self-confidence and be able to work together as a team.

Worship the Goddess of Hopea odorata Roxb
The hall of Hopea odorata Roxb situated with the wood carving image of Mae Sung Wan Goddess made out of a large aging Hopea odorata Roxb wood. The piece of Hopea odorata Roxb in this hall was discovered by Uncle Thongsup Klin-ubon, the local who live in Huay Mongkol community. Uncle Thongsup said that, his son, Police Sergeant Manoat Klin-ubon found this large piece of Hopea odorata Roxb underneath the canal near his house. Then  the process of excavation is started.

Finally, the large piece of Hopea odorata Roxb was dragged and situated here at Huay Mongkol Temple. People believe that Goddess dwelling inside large Hopea odorata Roxb is able to inspire the good things and also protection for people who come to worship her. Therefore, people from every part of the country normally come to pay respect and worship to Goddess in The hall of Hopea odorata Roxb.
A wood carving image of Luang Poh Tuad Yieb Nam Thale Jued

There is a wood carving image of Luang Poh Tuad Yieb Nam Thale Jued made out of a large aging iron wood imbedded more than 10 meters underneath sand basin of Yom River in Phrae Province. Villagers obviously believe that a tree with high core will have Vegetable God dwelling in it to provide protection for people who come to worship her. Therefore, the wood carving image made of such iron wood for worshipping; such as, the image of Luang Poh Tuad Yieb Nam Thale Jued will sustain multiple supernatural power and sacredness, from which happiness and progress as well as illness free condition can be inspired and blessed upon all people.

Worship the Statue of The King Phraya Taksin Monument
The King Phraya Taksin Mounment is situated in the front yard of Huay Mongkol Temple. King Phraya Taksin, also known as Somdet Phrachao Taksin Maharaj or Taksin The Great established a capital at Thonburi, across the Chao Phraya from the present capital Bangkok. He was greatly revered for his leadership in liberation of Siam from the Burmese occupation after the Fall of Ayutthaya in 1767 and unification of Siam under various warlords. The King Phraya Taksin Monument at Huay Mongkol Temple made of mixed metal, the status is not only beautiful and architecturally unique but wonderful piece of artistic work.

Visit the Hall of Tripitaka
Hall of Tripitaka or Hall of the teachings of Buddha situated in the front part of Huay Mongkol Temple. The building and artworks of the hall combine modern and Thai traditional artistic style together. The hall is great and beautiful with colors and architectural details.

Walking under The huge Three-Headed Elephants
There are two huge wood carving Three-Headed Elephants, “Prai Mongkol and Prai Charoen”, which stand in front of the world largest sratue of Luang Phor Thuad. These two wood carving Three-Headed Elephants are very beautiful artistic work and can be considered as amazing wood carving art. There are a lot of small carving elephants on these Three-Headed Elephants bidies. These piece of artistic works are so delicate. People from every part of Thailand come to Huay Mongkol Temple and never forget to walk under these huge Three-Headed Elephants.

 

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