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Para Somdej has the noblest status in Buddhism. The most famous of this kind is the Phra Somdej Wat Rakhang produced around 1866 to 1871, by Somdej Toh of Wat Rakhang Khositaram (Thai: วัดระฆังโฆษิตาราม), [9] who is also one of the most respected monks in Thailand.
During the reign of King Phutthayotfa Chulalok (Rama I), a melodious rakhang or bell was found in the temple compound. The king order it to be moved to the Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew), and had five new bells sent back in exchange. The king then changed the temple's name to Wat Rakhangkositaram.
Somdet To was born in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province, the illegitimate son of King Rama II. [4] He studied the Buddhist scriptures of the Pāli Canon with several Buddhist masters. After becoming a well-known monk, he became the preceptor for Prince Mongkut , later King Rama IV, when Mongkut became a monk.
Ho rakhang (Thai: หอระฆัง) – bell tower that is used for waking the monks and to announce the morning and evening ceremonies. Phra rabiang (Thai: พระระเบียง) – a peristyle sometimes built around the sacred inner area as a cloister. Ancillary buildings such as a crematorium or a school.
The first version was adapted by Somdej Toh at Wat Rakhangkhositraram Woramahavihan and was further revised by Pra Pattaramuni at Wat Thong Noppakun. Another version was adapted by Nyanasamvara Suvaddhana. Both version have the same meaning, but differ slightly in pronunciation and spelling. [6] [7]
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Phra (พระ) is a Thai term that may refer to: Phra, a Thai-language term for Buddhist monk; Phra, a Thai-language term for priest; Phra, a Thai-language word used as a prefix denoting holy or royal status, including in Thai royal ranks and titles; Phra, a Thai noble title
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