Ajahn Chanda Thawaro
- February 10, 1922
- February 21, 2012
- 90 years
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|Phra Chanda Thawaro (Thai: (จันทา ถาวโร)), commonly known as Ajahn Chanda, or Laung Pu Chanda Thawaro in Thai, (Thai: พระอาจารย์จันทา,หลวงปู่จันทา ถาวโร), born as Chanda Chainit (Thai: จันทา ไชยนิตย์) (February 10, 1922 – February 21, 2012), was a Thai Buddhist monk. Chanda is one of the best known Thai Buddhist monks of the late 20th and early 21st centuries.[dubious – discuss] He was widely regarded as an Arahant — a living Buddhist saint. He was a disciple of the esteemed forest master Ajahn Mun Bhuridatta, and was himself considered a master in the Thai Forest Tradition.[dubious – discuss]
Lore Of Luang Pu Chanda Thawaro
- Nomad of Dhamma
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1.In which year did Ajahn Chanda Thawaro die?
- A.2005
- B.2012correct
- C.2003
- D.1999
Ajahn Chanda Thawaro died in 2012.
Source: Profile: year of death: "Archive record: year of death 2012. Archive record: year of birth 1922. Archive record: age at death 90. Archive record: date of birth 10 February 1922. Archive reco
2.How old was Ajahn Chanda Thawaro when they died?
- A.82
- B.79
- C.90correct
- D.85
Ajahn Chanda Thawaro was 90 years old at the time of death.
Source: Profile: age at death: ". == Lore Of Luang Pu Chanda Thawaro == Nomad of Dhamma == Notes == == References == Archive record: year of death 2012. Archive record: year of birth 1922. Archive r
3.In which year was Ajahn Chanda Thawaro born?
- A.1922correct
- B.1913
- C.1910
- D.1916
Ajahn Chanda Thawaro was born in 1922.
Source: Profile: year of birth: "mad of Dhamma == Notes == == References == Archive record: year of death 2012. Archive record: year of birth 1922. Archive record: age at death 90. Archive record: d
4.In which month was Ajahn Chanda Thawaro born?
- A.April
- B.Februarycorrect
- C.May
- D.March
Ajahn Chanda Thawaro was born in February.
Source: Archive record: date of birth: "rences == Archive record: year of death 2012. Archive record: year of birth 1922. Archive record: age at death 90. Archive record: date of birth 10 February 1
5.In which month did Ajahn Chanda Thawaro die?
- A.Februarycorrect
- B.March
- C.April
- D.May
Ajahn Chanda Thawaro died in February.
Source: Archive record: date of death: "rences == Archive record: year of death 2012. Archive record: year of birth 1922. Archive record: age at death 90. Archive record: date of birth 10 February 1
6.On which day of the month did Ajahn Chanda Thawaro die?
- A.23
- B.20
- C.22
- D.21correct
Ajahn Chanda Thawaro died on day 21 of the month.
Source: Archive record: date of death: "eferences == Archive record: year of death 2012. Archive record: year of birth 1922. Archive record: age at death 90. Archive record: date of birth 10 Februar
7.Which of these was one of Ajahn Chanda Thawaro's occupations?
- A.Buddhist monkcorrect
- B.chemist
- C.architect
- D.novelist
Ajahn Chanda Thawaro is recorded as working as a Buddhist monk.
Source: P106 occupation · https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4806793#P106 · retrieved 2026-11-10
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