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sub-district. Luang Phaw said simply," At this time, I have found the real thing," and persuaded Phra Kru 'Chua' to move to Wat Paknam. Phra Kru 'Chua' was eager to comply and stayed at Wat Paknam until the end of his days. He was given the honour of sharing Luang Phaw's wooden kuti in order that they could meditate together and give Luang Phaw the chance to help heal the other monk's congenital lung disorder. Whatever Luang Phaw discovered in his meditation, he would relate to Phra Kru 'Chua'. Indeed Phra Kru 'Chua' had an excellent memory for Luang Phaw's teachings, both those delivered in front of the congregation and those given in the secrecy of the workshop. Phra Kru 'Chua' was also appointed by Luang Phaw as the keeper of discipline (vinai thorn) for the monastic community of Wat Paknam. The number of monks and novices in the temple increased from the original thirteen to a thousand. The more monks came, the happier Luang Phaw grew — in keeping with his wish on his first night in the temple. Some complained to him that there were too many monks. He would laugh and say, "Now you can see that there must be some truth in the Buddha's Teachings." He never thought of the burden of finding enough support for so many monks. He laughed as his dream turned into a reality. Luang Phaw created a segregated, fenced area in the temple for nuns. Each dormitory was occupied by many nuns. No nun was allowed to sleep alone. Luang Phaw prohibited contact between the monks and the nuns without his permission. If allowed to visit the opposite camp, then the monk or nun in question must go with a companion. Later on,