Ajahn Somjit was born in Ayutthaya and developed a strong interest in Buddhism and spirituality from a young age. He was kind-hearted and always wanted to help the poor and sick.
As a child, he admired monks who followed the Sivali precept, often offering them food and listening to their teachings. At the age of 23, he became a monk at Wat Chaojit and took the name Phra Kantidjitto.
After gaining a solid understanding of Buddhism, he moved to Wat Nak Tang Nai and became a student of the famous Luang Poo Jong. Ajahn Somjit’s dedication and intelligence impressed his teacher, who passed on his deep spiritual knowledge to him.
Seeing his potential, Luang Poo Jong sent him to the northern jungles for further spiritual practice.
In the jungle, Ajahn Somjit faced many challenges and fears, but through chanting and meditation, he overcame them. He eventually found peace and became one with nature.
There, he met Luang Poo Wai, a master who had lived in the jungle for 60 years. Ajahn Somjit spent six years learning from him and developed powerful spiritual abilities, including the ability to see the past, present, and future.
At 32, Ajahn Somjit left the jungle as a skilled spiritual master. He traveled barefoot to Bangkok, visiting temples and learning from other monks along the way. He eventually settled at Wat Rakang and became known as Ajahn Somjit.
After two years, he moved to Wat Noi Nanghong, a small wooden temple in Bang Yi Khan. Through his efforts, he helped transform it into the well known temple it is today.
Ajahn Somjit also performed rituals and created sacred amulets to help people improve their lives, bringing them luck, success, and protection. Some of his famous works include Petcherukhan, Ying-tong, Somdej Leknampit, Khunpan Pim Lek, Kumanthong, and Pidta, among many others.
His teachings, rituals, and amulets continue to inspire and support his followers, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, wisdom, and spiritual power.