Luang Pu Rod Phrommasaro
Luang Pu Rod Phrommasaro was a revered Thai Buddhist monk and Geji Ajahn from Nakhon Ratchasima Province, widely known for his mastery of meditation, esoteric sciences, and the creation of powerful sacred amulets. He is affectionately called the "God of Korat" by devotees due to his reputed clairvoyance, miraculous feats, and protective blessings.
Biography
Luang Pu Rod was born on June 2, 1871 CE during the reign of King Chulalongkorn of the Chakri dynasty, in Ban Sa Khwan, Tambon Lam Kho Hong, Non Sung District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province. He was the son of Mr. Khai and Mrs. Phun.He ordained as a bhikkhu in 1893 CE at the age of 22 at the ubosot of Wat Ban Saphan, Tambon Kham Thao, Non Sung District. His preceptor was Phra Ajahn Yu, and he received the Pali monastic name "Phrommasaro".
Throughout his monastic career, Luang Pu Rod held several ecclesiastical positions, including Head of Subdistrict Monastic Community. He made a lifelong vow: to build five temples during his time as a monk—a promise he fulfilled through relentless effort and community support.
He spent rainy-season retreats at various temples, including Wat Kham Thao until 2490 BE, after which he returned to Wat Don Phawai. He remained there until his passing on November 22, 1956 CE during the reign of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, at the age of 85, having completed 63 vassa.
Sacred Objects and Spiritual Practice
Luang Pu Rod was renowned for his deep practice of vipassana meditation and mastery of Buddhist esoteric arts. Devotees widely believed he possessed:- Clairvoyance
- Divine ear and divine eye
- Numerous miraculous interventions for disciples
- Phra Pidta amulets in brass
- Yantra cloths bearing handprints and footprints
- Metta oil
- Nang Kwak figures