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5 New Incumbent at Wat Paknam "The stopping of the mind is the important thing. Stopping is the manifestation of success in meditation — right from the beginning to arahanthood." (Phramongolthepmuni) In 1916, the position of abbot was vacant at Wat Paknam Bhasicharoen, a temple under royal patronage. H.E. Somdej Phra Wanarat of Wat Phra Chetupon (and monastic governor for Bhasicharoen) wanted to find a secure temple of residence for Candasaro Bhikkhu. His Excellency therefore offered Candasaro the position. At first Candasaro declined the offer but, in the end, like it or not, he had to accept. Before Candasaro Bhikkhu was sent to Wat Paknam Bhasicharoen, Somdej Phra Wanarat forbid him to perform miracles or do anything else that might cause offence to the abbots of neighbouring temples — for His Excellency knew that Candasaro was not of a nature to sit idle but would energize the temple into a hive of activity. His Excellency stressed he had chosen Candasaro for peace among the members of the monastic community. With such an explanation Candasaro had no choice but to accept — originally he accepted with the intention of staying at Wat Paknam for only three months. On the appointed day, Luang Phaw left Wat Phra Chetupon with the title of acting abbot of Wat Paknam Bhasicharoen. The Department of Religious Affairs