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Siamese Buddhist monk

Somdet To (1788–1872; B.E. 2331–2415), known formally as Somdet Phra Buddhacarya (To Brahmaramsi) (Thai: สมเด็จพระพุฒาจารย์ (โต พฺรหฺมรํสี); RTGS: Somdet Phra Phutthachan (To Phrommarangsi)), was one of the most famous Buddhist monks during Thailand'sRattanakosin period and continues to be the most widely known saintly monk in Thailand.^[1] He is revered for spiritual powers and his amulets are sought after.^[2] His images and statues are some of the most popular religious icons in Bangkok.^[3]

Biography

Somdet To was born in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province, the illegitimate son of King Rama II.^[4] He studied the Buddhist scriptures of the Pāli Canon with several Buddhist masters.

After becoming a well-known monk, he became the preceptor for Prince Mongkut, later King Rama IV, when Mongkut became a monk. During Rama IV's reign Somdet To was given the ceremonial name Somdet Phra Buddhacarya