History of Luang Pu Khai (Inthasaro)
Inthasarophikku (Kai), better known among amulet collectors as Luang Pu Khai, Choenglen Temple, is a Paet Riw. hometown area Pratunam Tha Khai Mueang Chachoengsao District Chachoengsao Province at present Luang Pu was born on Sunday, June 5, 1859, on the 5th day of the 7th lunar month, the year of the Mother, was the son of Mr. Klom, Mrs. Bua Chansamrit. How many brothers and sisters did not appear?

When he was 6 years old (about 1865), his father brought it to be a disciple of Luang Pho Pan, Wat Sothon, Wat Sothon Wararam. Chachoengsao Province at present to study Later, he was ordained as a novice when he was ordained and learned to preach Mahachat and preach Prachan.
It is said that Luang Pu Khai has the ability to preach Mahachat Khan. and Kanmatsee has a melodious resonance that captures the listeners' hearts very much even after being old Disciples who were close to him often heard Luang Pu recite the two great sermons at night.

When Luang Por Pan, Wat Sothon passed away, Luang Pu Khai went to live with Phra Ajarn Zhuang of Wat Noi, who is now in Phanat Nikhom District. Chonburi until the death of Phra Ajarn Chuang At that time, Luang Pu Khai was 15 years old (about 1874).
According to the history, Luang Pu Khai have traveled to Bangkok went with a monk (Unknown) at Wat Hong Rattanaram Bangkok Yai District, Thonburi side to study the Dharma
Three years later (about 1877), Luang Pu Khai went to live with Phra Achan Iam, Wat Lat Dan, which is in Mae Klong. Samut Sakhon Province and had studied the Dharma and Discipline until the age of ordination (about 1879), so he was ordained at this temple with Phra Achan Net, Ban Laem Temple, Mueang Samut Songkhram. a preceptor Phra Ajarn Iam, Laddan Temple, Samut Songkhram as a monk Phra Ajarn Phu, Bang Kapom Temple, Samut Songkhram is a monument
After being ordained, he went to study meditation with a monk. (unidentified) located at the foot of the hill Mueang Kanchanaburi Studied for a while, so returned to Wat Lat Dan as usual.
Later, Luang Pu Khai went on a pilgrimage to the various monks' houses. Which is in Photharam District, Mueang Ratchaburi and Kanchanaburi City Then came back to Wat Lat Dan for a while. Therefore, he went on a pilgrimage to study vipassana meditation with a monk in a cave in Kanchanaburi for about 6 years (around 1880 - 1886).
According to the history of the event now that
“He said that while in the cave At night, there will be various lions. come to sleep in a hug In the early morning, different people go out to eat. As for him, he will issue alms on a daily basis. (Lord, I'm the only one)
When you studied in that cave for a long time I see that I can help the world He went on a hike out of the cave to go to different places without getting on the boat. and no destination But it's dark everywhere, spread out to sleep there. In the morning, we continue our hike.
On the way, there are people who come to ask for help no matter what. hard to suffer or get sick, or become ill He has a kind heart to help heal everyone's prayers.”
Luang Pu Khai lived on a pilgrimage for about 15 years (approximately 1886 – 2401 B.E.). Therefore, there were people invited to stay at Wat Bang Yi Ruea on the Thonburi side for a year, then Luang Pu Khai went on a pilgrimage along the Khao Lam Na Phrai forest for several more years. Finally, Luang Pu Khai came to Bangkok. one more time Understand that probably around 1912 - 1918
On this trip to Bangkok, Luang Pu Khai chose to stay at Wat Choeng Lane. or Wat Bophitphimuk Worawihan This is because at Wat Bophit Phimuk there are few monks and there is a cloister which is used as a burial place. And sometimes the villagers come to use it as a place to defecate as well. Therefore, this church was a quiet place. No one bothered much. Reverend Grandfather Khai, therefore, came to the cloister in the cemetery of Wat Bophitphimuk. At that time, any monk could enter the temple freely. No card needed and no one monitored. No permission required only when entering the Buddhist Lent told the abbot to know in order to remember the Buddhist Lent at that temple And when Luang Pu Khai came to Wat Bophitphimuk, Phra Kaweewong (Krajae Wasuttamo, P.D. 4) was the abbot.
During Luang Pu Khai's Buddhist Lent at Wat Bophitmuk, Luang Pu Khai practiced dharma and created many merits, including teaching meditation to monks and lay people. Helping the sick and suffering Donate personal wealth and persuade disciples and familiar people to join in making merit, such as building a Buddha statue. Repairing old Buddha images that have been broken for better Build the Tripitaka In which Luang Pu Khai has done some inscriptions on the palm leaves by himself. Let the mechanic do some Better repair the dilapidated cubicle. Build more cloisters as wooden row houses They built roads, ponds, and rainwater tanks within the temple grounds. Build a platform for sitting and resting inside the cloister to be convenient for monks and novices who live in that faculty, etc. It also appears that When Luang Pu Khai lived in the city Many temples have been built and restored.
Luang Pu Khai is a person who is firmly established in the Triple Gem. having a calm mind with benevolence have good manners strictly in practice It is respected by disciples and people who are familiar with both Bangkok. and many provinces Reverend Grandfather Khai is a monk who recluses with solitude. cultivating in vipassana meditation for ever, not interfering with anyone, all disciples