Chandra Khonnokyoong was a Thai Maechi who founded Wat Phra Dhammakaya. Religious studies scholar Rachelle Scott has described her as "the most influential female meditation teacher in Thailand". Her
Chandra Khonnokyoong
Document recording Khun Yai's ordination as a mae chi
Maechi Chandra Khonnokyoong at Wat Phra Dhammakaya
The Dhammakaya tradition or Dhammakaya movement is a Thai Buddhist tradition founded by Luang Pu Sodh Candasaro in the early 20th century. It is associated with several temples descended from Wat Pakn
The stupa at Wat Paknam Bhasicharoen
Somdet Chuang Varapuñño from Wat Paknam Bhasicharoen [left] and Luang Por Dattajivo from Wat Phra Dhammakaya [right]
Luang Por Thongdi Suratejo from Wat Rajorasarama
Somdet Chuang Varapuñño from Wat Paknam Bhasicharoen presiding over a ceremony