The title Luangpor is used in Thailand to express respect for senior Buddhist monks and it means 'venerable father'.

[3] Luangpor Thong asked his teacher for an intensive meditation retreat under his guidance.

The young disciple practiced this method continuously for thirty days and reached the state of Rupa-Nama (body-mind basic stage).

[4] Luangpor Thong continued practicing without interruption for another nine days, and achieved the state of "birth-extinction"—an understanding of life and death.

Mahasati meditation is practiced throughout Asia and in the United States and is appropriate for anyone regardless of religion or nationality.