Luang Phor Moon Tithasilo of Wat Banjan: Biography and Thai Amulets

The Most Venerable Luang Phor Moon Tithasilo (1894 – 2003) – Wat Banjan (Sri Saket)

This collection is dedicated to one of the most illustrious monks of the Thai forest monk tradition: Luang Phor Moon Tithasilo, from Wat Banjan, in the Sri Saket province. A legendary monk with an extraordinary journey, he is considered one of the most accomplished Masters of the 20th century. Born in 1894 and deceased in 2003 at the age of 109, he witnessed five kings reign over Siam, from Rama V to Rama IX.

A Master Rooted in Ancient Tradition

Born into a family of poor farmers, LP Moon was born on April 15, 1894, in the Sri Saket province. He became a novice at the age of 14 at Wat Banjan, under the guidance of the Venerable Phra Ajarn Siddha. He received full ordination in 1917, at the age of 23.

Shortly after, he left the temple and would only return to Wat Banjan sixty years later, in 1977. Throughout these decades, he led a life as a Thudong hermit, wandering through the Thai forest, strictly adhering to the Vinaya rules and the discipline of the original forest monk tradition.

A Traveler in Search of Knowledge and Spiritual Powers

Luang Phor Moon traveled on foot through Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, and Malaysia, often under extremely harsh conditions. He sought out Masters who could transmit to him the secrets of the Dharma as well as sacred magic. These journeys led him through wild jungles, at a time when roads and vehicles did not yet exist.

Mastery of Occult Arts

The Most Venerable Luang Phor Moon received several authentic magical lineages from renowned Masters:

• Production of sacred powders according to the lineage of Phra Puttajarn Toh, learned from Phra Ajarn Sri Chantasiri.
• Alchemy and ritual forging (magical alloys and Meedh Moh) from Luang Phor Pae, Luang Phor Ngern, and Luang Phor Kham.

Powerful Amulets, Recognized by Masters

Amulets blessed by Luang Phor Moon are renowned for their effectiveness. Even the Most Venerable Luangta Mahabua recommended that his disciples acquire them if they sought authentic spiritual protection. These amulets have been associated with numerous stories of miraculous survival, including that of two disciples who escaped the collapse of the World Trade Center towers while wearing LP Moon medals.