Stillness Flowing (audiobook) 02 Chapter I: A Life Expired - A Cremation
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Jan 15, 2021 The cremation of Luang Por Chah attracted an astonishing crowd of over four hundred thousand people in Northeast Thailand. As monks and laypeople prepared for days of meditation and chanting, logistics were meticulously arranged for their comfort. Royal figures participated in the ceremonies, adding to the solemn grandeur. The stupa, a grand crematorium and future relic shrine, symbolized the community's respect. Amidst calm devotion, unexpected events arose, drawing varied interpretations, yet reverence prevailed throughout the intense rituals.
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Astonishing Turnout At The Forest Monastery
- The cremation drew an almost unimaginable crowd of around 400,000 people to a forest monastery in Ubon Province.
- Attendees sat calmly, read Dhamma books, chewed betel and meditated amidst a restrained, reverent atmosphere.
Logistics Enabled Sacred Order
- Organised logistics made the massive gathering work: maps, stewards, toilets, kitchens and first aid were all provided.
- The smooth flow of people and services reflected months of planning and communal effort.
Stupa As Both Crematorium And Relic Center
- The white stupa, built as both crematorium and future reliquary, became the focal point of devotion.
- The ten-day period of chants and practice intensified communal reverence before the cremation.