Burning desires. That’s how the legend of Wat Luangpho Ophasi began. The temple stands before you a testament to faith fire and the extraordinary life of Luang Por Opasi.
Wat Luangpho Ophasi in Bang Mot isn’t just a temple. It’s a living story. It started as a small ashram. Luang Por Opasi a monk known for his miraculous abilities chose this spot. He was born in Nakorn Sri Tammarat but studied at Wat Bowornives in Bangkok. There he mastered Pali and Dhamma. He then embarked on a 20-year journey of solitary wandering. He learned Wicha Akom. This is Buddha Magic and Sorcery.
He spent time with Luang Por Gop learning Dtecho Kasin. This is fire meditation. He burned his possessions as part of his practice. He wanted to overcome material attachments. This unique practice attracted many devotees. They came to see Luang Por Opasi at Wat Bowornives. He wanted to avoid attention. He moved to Bang Mot. Devotees followed him. They built a Samnak Songk for him. He transformed it into the magnificent Wat Luangpho Ophasi you see today.
The stories abound. He could be in multiple places at once. There’s a tale of a trip to India. He sent his disciples ahead. He promised to join them later. His disciples attended a gathering. They even have photographs of Luang Por Opasi there. He appeared simultaneously in India and at Bang Mot.
The account of his death is just as mysterious. He told his monks to leave him in meditation. They found him seemingly dead. Yet his disciples saw him alive in India. His body remained incorrupt. Even today his hair and nails continue to grow.
Wat Luangpho Ophasi stands as a tribute to this remarkable monk. His legacy lives on in the temple’s quiet grandeur. It’s a place of peace and reflection. A place where the extraordinary meets the everyday. Take a moment. Breathe in the atmosphere. Feel the history. Feel the presence of Luang Por Opasi.