Luang Pu Boonsom Samathiviriyo, who now in 2025, is 98 years old, is a monk in the Luang Por Mun Bhuridatto tradition, living in Isaan Province of Thailand.
This film tells his story from birth, early ordination, later marriage and then renunication of the householder life at the age of 34. He ordained in 1964, and followed his teacher, Luang Pu Khamphong Tisso.
For a while he travelled with his teacher and met many contemporary masters of the Thai Forest Tradition, before retiring to Wat Pa Phatthanatham, where he continues to this day.
The film, which is beautifully shot and edited, tells his story intertwined with his reflections on Dhamma. We also get a short introduction to his disciple Pheerawit Srisamer, who we will learn a lot about next week in the follow up film.
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Sadhu 🙏
The most extraordinary teacher in the global sense.
We are fortunate to live in his time.
His teachings are timeless and formless addressing every person needless of their affiliations or beliefs.
May his living presence be with us for a long long time.