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Somdet To (1788-1872; B.E. 2331-2415), known formally as Somdet Phra Buddhacarya (To Brahmaramsi) (Thai: สมเด็จพระพุฒาจารย์ (โต พฺรหฺมรà¹à¸ªà¸µ); Somdet Phra Phutthachan (To Phrommarangsi)), was one of the most famous Buddhist monks duringThailand’s Rattanakosin Period and continues to be the most widely known monk in Thailand. He is widely revered in Thailand as a monk who is said that he possessed magical powers and his amulets are widely sought after. His images and statues are some of the most widespread religious icons in Bangkok
Born: April 17, 1788, Tha Ruea District
Died: June 22, 1872, Bangkok
Antique Religious Items
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