Luang Por Thong Dang

Luang Por Thong Dang is the Abbot of Doi Phra Chow Dtone Luang Monastery in Changmai, Thailand. He was born in Sakhon Nakhon, became a Novice at the age of 15 and took higher ordination as a monk at the age of 21.

He has been a monk for 34 years in the Thai forest tradition of the great master Ajahn Mun. His teacher, Ajahn Uttamo is a famous forest monk. Luang Por Thong Dang went for “Tudong” (walking in forest tradition) for 4 years, walked from North East Thailand to South East Thailand. He then stayed with Luang Por Plien for 8 years in Chiangmai.

Luang Por is known for his good meditation practice, very pleasant and soft spoken. People always feel good and inspired by his Metta.