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Luang Por Wat Paknam
Luang Por is a Thai honorific title for a highly respected senior Buddhist monk, meaning “Venerable Father.”
Wat Paknam refers to Wat Paknam Bhasicharoen, a famous Buddhist temple in Bangkok, Thailand.
So, “Luang Por Wat Paknam” refers to a revered monk associated with Wat Paknam temple.

Often, this title refers to Luang Por Sodh Candasaro (Phra Mongkolthepmuni), a highly respected monk known for reviving and spreading the Dhammakaya meditation tradition in Thailand during the early 20th century.

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