Khruba Chaiyawong | |
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| Title | Phra Khru Phatthanakitchanurak |
| Personal life | |
| Born | Chaiwong Taenam (1913-04-22)22 April 1913 |
| Died | 17 May 2000(2000-05-17) (aged 87) |
| Other names | Khruba Chaiyawong |
| Occupation | Buddhist monk |
| Religious life | |
| Religion | Buddhism |
| Temple | Wat Phra Phutthabat Huai Tom |
| School | Theravāda |
| Lineage | Mahanikaya |
| Dharma names | Candavaṃso |
| Senior posting | |
| Awards | Dhamma Cakra Pillar |
Phra Khru Phatthanakitchanurak (Thai:พระครูพัฒนกิจจานุรักษ์) also known asKhruba Chaiyawongsa orKhruba Wong (Northern Thai:ᩕᨣᩪᨷᩤᩱᨩ᩠ᨿᩅᩫᨦᩗᩣ;Thai:ครูบาชัยยะวงศาพัฒนา), with the dharma nameCandavaṃso, was a Thai Buddhist monk and community developer fromLamphun province. He served as the abbot ofWat Phra Phutthabat Huai Tom and was a disciple ofKhruba Siwichai.[1][2]
Khruba Chaiyawong was born asChaiwong Taenam (Thai:ชัยวงศ์ ต๊ะแหนม) on 22 April 1913 at 00:15, in the year of the Ox, to Noi Chanta and Bua Kaeo. His family were poor farmers devoted toBuddhism. At age 12, he adopted avegetarian diet and became a novice underKhruba Chaiyalangka, receiving the Dhamma name Jayalaṅkā.
As a novice, he endured physical bullying from peers but remained patient and forgiving. He traveled with Khruba Chaiyalangka to various locations and later receivedfull ordination atWat Phra Phutthabat Tak Pha on 2 February 1933 (modern reckoning: 2 February 1934), underKhruba Brahmachak, taking the Dhamma name Jayavaṃsā. He traveled further and converted a localKaren community, who settled around Wat Phra Phutthabat Huai Tom and adopted his practices.[3][4]
At age 22, upon learning thatKhruba Siwichai was leading locals to build the road toWat Phra That Doi Suthep, he helped lead a group of Karen volunteers to assist. Afterward, he returned to Wat Chom Mok,Omkoi district. Due to opposition against Khruba Sriwichai, local authorities forced Khruba Chaiyawong to disrobe. He adopted white robes but continued to strictly follow monastic practices. He assisted in restoringWat Ban Pang and traveled with Khruba Sriwichai until he died when Khruba Chaiyawong was aged 28. Later, he was re-ordained underKhruba Bunma of Wat Ban Hong with the Dhamma name Candavaṃso.
He restored various temples until aged 34 when he was invited to restore Wat Phra Phutthabat Huai Tom, where he remained for the rest of his life.
Khruba Wong suffered from heart disease and received treatment atMaharaj Nakorn Chiang Mai Hospital until his death on 17 May 2000, aged 87, having served 69 rain retreats.