Kruba Red Phoenix

Kruba Red Phoenix (Natthaphan Chariyamethi) is a highly respected spiritual master whose practice draws from the living traditions of Thailand, Myanmar, and Bhutan. He is best known for his psychic sensitivity, sacred mantra work, and ritual blessings, and is also closely associated with the Sak Yant (sacred tattoo) tradition.

Early life & ordination:

Born on 10 July 1986

Entered monastic life at 11

Ordained as a novice at 12 at Wat Pa Tueng, On Tai, San Kamphaeng, Chiang Mai

Received full bhikkhu ordination in 2005

Inherited early mantra and mystical knowledge from his grandfather


Training & teachers:

Wat Khun Khong (Hang Dong, Chiang Mai): trained under Kruba Maew

Wat Phra That Cham Muang (Phayao): trained with Ajarn Rachan, with focus on Sak Yant

Myanmar (Wat Kong Mu Kham): learned mantra sciences with Elder U Wichaiya

Became a disciple of Kruba Boonchum (Wat Phra That Doi Weng, Myanmar)

What devotees seek him for:

Sak Yant tattoos, protective blessings, and life-supporting rituals

People often report improvements in:


Work and career direction

Financial stability and growth

Luck, magnetism, and opportunity

Removing long-term obstacles and heavy karmic patterns

Spiritual protection and inner alignment

Community & projects:

2017–2022: Built Wat Phra That Chom Ping for the Karen hill tribe community in Lamphun

Since 2023: Developing the Forest Meditation Garden (On Tai) as a sanctuary for forest meditation, healing, and contemplation

Today: Continues his practice through mantras, sacred tattoos, and rituals, guiding followers toward protection, clarity, prosperity, and spiritual purpose

Phra Khruba Boonchum

Venerable Ñāṇasaṁvara, also known as Khruba Boonchum (Thailand) and Mine Hpone Sayadaw (Myanmar)

Tradition: A highly respected Shan Buddhist monk in the Northern Thai Forest Tradition, founded by Khruba Siwichai

Reputation: Widely known across Thailand, Myanmar, and Laos for long meditation retreats in remote forests, mountains, and caves

Nicknamed “the monk of the three nations”

Ordination: Ordained as a novice at age 11, under the name Shin Nya Tham Wora

Received full bhikkhu ordination on 29 May 1985

Early contributions: A few years after ordaining, he led the building of a stupa on the 49th mountain of Khyen Loi Win Kyauk (Khyen Taw Taung) in Wan Lai village

Pilgrimage: Travelled to major Buddhist sites in Sri Lanka and India, deepening his practice and connection to the wider Buddhist world