Somdej Toh
Somdet Phra Buddhacarya | |
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| Personal life | |
| Born | To (โต) April 17, 1788 |
| Died | June 22, 1872 (aged 84) Bang Khun Phrom, Bangkok, Siam |
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| Religious life | |
| Religion | Buddhism |
| School | Maha Nikaya |
| Dharma names | Brahmaramsi (พฺรหฺมรํสี) |
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's Rattanakosin period and continues to be the most widely known saintly monk in Thailand. He is revered for spiritual powers and his amulets are sought after. His images and statues are some of the most popular religious icons in Bangkok.