Venerable Acariya Thoon Khippapanyo, also known as Phra Banyapisantaera was the abbot of Wat Pa Ban Kho in Sub-district: Kua Nam, District: Ban Pue, Province: Udon Thani.
Venerable Acariya Thoon Khippapanyo is one of the great arahant masters of dhamma in contemporary times.
He has brought the bright light of dhamma to San Franciscans and many others in the world. Venerable Acariya Thoon Khippapanyo has always emphasized the importance of starting dhamma practice with sammaditthi, which itself develops from practicing panya, so that the accurate perception of the truth is known.
Venerable Acariya Thoon Khippapanyo has authored numerous books that are extremely beneficial and illuminating in dhamma practice. Venerable Acariya Thoon Khippapanyo received awards for great contributions and for his original literary works from the Princess Phratep Ratanarachasuda of Thailand in 1990.
Venerable Acariya Thoon Khippapanyo is distinct for his teachings which emphasize the importance of panya. His accurate interpretation of Buddha’s teachings, founded in rationality and backed by a wealth of knowledge, are truly unique in contemporary times.
On November 11, 2008, Acariya Thoon Khippapanyo passed away in a peaceful, final slumber due to a lung tumor that spread and infected his lungs with pneumonia. He was 73 years of age, with 48 years spent dedicated to monkhood. His cremation ceremony on February 1, 2009 at Wat Pa Ban Koh produced beautiful relics for his followers to celebrate and worship.