Amulet of Luang Pu Maha Sila Sirichanto, Ruay Koti Lan Edition, 2021
The rising monk of 2024 is none other than Phra Ratchawacharathammasophon, or Luang Pu Maha Sila Sirichanto, of Wat Phra That Muen Hin, Kut Pla Khao Subdistrict, Khao Wong District, Kalasin Province. Currently, Luang Pu Maha Sila's amulets are highly sought after by Buddhists and amulet collectors.
Luang Pu Maha Sila Sirichanto, originally named Sila Nilchan, was born on October 14, 1945. He is a renowned monk renowned for his magical powers in the Northeastern region. His virtuous conduct, modest and simple conduct, and consistent dedication have earned him widespread respect. He is currently 76 years old, having served 55 years as a novice monk. At the age of 15 at Wat That Prathap, he was ordained as a monk under the Mahanikaya sect in 1966 at Wat Burapha Phiram in Roi Et Province by Phra Siriwuttimethi (then the abbot of Roi Et Province). Luang Pu Phra Maha Sila diligently studied Buddhist scriptures, achieving the highest level of the Naktham examination and the sixth level of the Pali examination. He received his Buddhist fan from His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej in 1972 at Wat Phra Sri Rattana Satsadaram. He then served as a teacher at Wat Nikhom Khanaram School in Roi Et Province and continued to serve as a monk who chanted the Patimokkha during the Uposatha ceremonies of the Sangha.
After mastering Buddhist scriptures, Luang Pu Phra Maha Sila embarked on a pilgrimage. He went into seclusion in many provinces such as Udon Thani, Nong Khai, Chaiyaphum, and went on a pilgrimage through the forests of the mountains in Sangkhom District, Nong Khai Province, to Khao Kwai, Lao PDR in 1974. He traveled with Luang Pho Ban Chat, Wat Ban Chat, Roi Et Province (deceased). He met many teachers such as Luang Pu Thongma Thawaro, Luang Pu Maha Bunmee Sirindhorn, Luang Pu Lee Kusontharo, and was a fellow practitioner of many teachers such as Luang Pho Saman Thammarakkhito, Luang Pu Nu Inthawanno, Luang Pu Somsit Rakkhisilo, and Luang Pu Lom Silsangwaro.
