Biography of The Holy Monk @ Luang Phor Koon

The life of Luang Phor Koon. Thailand's most famous magical monk presents a case study that demonstrates the contemporary state of popular Buddhism in Thailand. His life and his work are located at the juncture between religious tradition, modernity, and postmodernity. His distinctive personality, much sought-after amulets, magical formulae, and multimillion baht donations to civic development works have become legendary. His blessings and amulets have also spread across the socioeconomic spectrum of Thai society, from poor rural villagers and migrant workers to influential people in government services, politicians, ministers, and the nobility.