Buddhist beacon dims: Revered royal monk’s passing leaves temple in deep contemplation

Photo: by cremation institute.

A revered royal ecclesiastical advisor has passed away, leaving the Buddhist community in mourning. Pranee Intawaso was the advisor to the head of the 14th region and assistant abbot at Wat Rai Khing, a royal temple in Nakhon Pathom.

On October 7, Pranee Intawaso passed away peacefully at Sam Phran Hospital, Nakhon Pathom. The highly respected Buddhist monk, who had served the monastic order for 71 years, was the oldest monk at Wat Rai Khing. The temple announced the royal bathing ceremony for the 93 year old at the Royal Pavilion in Wat Rai Khing, in Sam Phran District, Nakhon Pathom.

The funeral procession took place yesterday. At noon, the body of Pranee was moved from the Sam Phran Hospital to the Royal Pavilion. At 2pm, monks, disciples, and Buddhist followers were allowed to pay their respects to the deceased monk.

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