Phra Bhudhacharn (Toh) Promrangsi Somdej Toh (1788-1872; B.E. 2331-2415), known formally as Phra Buddhacharn Toh Phomarangsi, was one of the most famous Buddhist monks during Thailand's Rattanakosin Period. Somdej Toh was born in Kamphaeng Phet Province, possibly the son of King Rama I. 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. During Rama IV's reign Somdej Toh was given the ceremonial name Phra Buddhacharn Toh Phomarangsi. He was noted for the skill of his preaching and his use of Thai poetry to reflect the beauty of Buddhism, and for making amulets call Somdej. The amulets were blessed by himself and other respected monks in Thailand. He also appears in many versions of the story of Nang Nak. LP Toh Promarungsri is a venerable person in Buddhism. From the age of seven years old, he became novice and stayed with LP Dang . At the age of ten, he went to Bangkok for studying knowledge of Dhamma. He was as a monk at wat Ta Krai in Pissanulok province. During the era of King Rama V, he was an abbot of wat Rakhang. LP Toh performed many miracles and dedicated his life for spreading Buddhism. He is one of top 10 guru monks of Thailand. He was the first monk who created style of Phra Somdej in Thailand and popular for his knowledge in both holy Dharma and Visha (magic). LP Toh has passed away at the age of 84 year old in 1872. In the year 1830, LP Toh went also called "Tudong" in the deep jungle alone to border of Thailand Lao and Cambodian by 25 years old. Tudong is monk's journey togain knowledge to build up good karma and to know the teaching of Buddha.
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