German pensioner views Phitsanulok temple as spiritual home. Works for free and wants ashes kept there

November 3, 2026 at 11:04 pm

by James Morris and Son Nguyen

in Culture , Living , Media , Thailand

A German pensioner, 67, has made a startling final request. He wants his ashes kept at a Buddhist temple in Phitsanulok where he works for free. Former IT manager Clemens Kraut has spent six months sweeping courtyards, scrubbing Buddha shrines and tending gardens at Wat Ratchaburana. After touring almost every Thai province by motorcycle, he has found his spiritual home. Each morning, he returns to clean and seek blessings from acting abbot Luang Pho Samli. On Tuesday, November 3, the monk rewarded his devotion with a prized Buddhist amulet and a holy water blessing. However, his request for a final resting place remains unconfirmed.

German pensioner Clemens Kraut, 67, cleans a Phitsanulok temple for free and wants his ashes kept there. After six months, the abbot rewarded him with a prized Buddhist amulet.(Source: Thai Rath)

A 67-year-old German pensioner has made an extraordinary request at a Buddhist temple in Phitsanulok. Former IT systems manager Clemens Kraut wants his ashes kept at Wat Ratchaburana after his death.

For over six months, he has worked there voluntarily, sweeping courtyards, scrubbing shrine floors and tending plants. Each morning, he arrives by motorcycle, pays respects to the acting abbot and starts cleaning.

His dedication has caught the attention of the monks. On Tuesday, November 3, the acting abbot praised his commitment and presented him with a prized Buddhist amulet.

German pensioner swaps IT career for motorcycle journeys and daily cleaning duties at Phitsanulok temple

The German’s unusual retirement routine came to light when Thai reporters visited Wat Ratchaburana in Mueang district. They found Mr Kraut carrying out his regular duties at the royal Buddhist temple.

Previously, he worked as an IT systems manager for a well-known international company. Following retirement, however, he swapped his former professional routine for extensive motorcycle journeys around Thailand.

Since then, the 67-year-old has travelled through almost every Thai province. His journeys have taken him to numerous Buddhist temples and natural attractions. Along the way, he developed an interest in Thai religious customs, sacred objects and traditional ceremonies.

Yet one temple in Phitsanulok has become particularly important. Whenever he returns to the province, he visits Wat Ratchaburana and helps maintain its buildings and grounds.

His mornings follow an established routine. First, Mr Kraut rides his motorcycle to the temple and approaches its acting abbot. The monk is Phra Khru Sitthitham Wiphach, widely known as Luang Pho Samli. After paying respects and seeking a blessing, the German collects his cleaning equipment. He then begins sweeping courtyards, mopping floors and cleaning religious buildings.

German volunteer cleans two Buddha shrines without payment after arriving at temple each morning

The work includes two important religious sites within the complex. At the chapel housing Luang Pho Thong Khao, the White Buddha, he sweeps the surrounding area and mops floors. Next, he cleans the upper floor of the shrine containing Luang Pho Thong Dam, or Black Buddha. Once these tasks are finished, he waters plants around the temple grounds.

There is no salary, employment contract or reported financial reward. Instead, Mr Kraut volunteers his time and undertakes the cleaning himself.

The duties are repetitive, involving ordinary brooms, mops and other basic equipment. Nevertheless, he has maintained the routine for more than six months. His regular appearances have consequently attracted the attention of the resident monks.

The German told reporters he has developed a strong affection for Thailand. In particular, he enjoys exploring Buddhist temples and natural attractions by motorcycle. His travels have taken him through almost every province. However, Wat Ratchaburana has become more than another destination on his journeys. It is where he repeatedly returns to worship, seek blessings and undertake practical maintenance work.

German retiree collects Buddhist amulets and joins blessing ceremonies while volunteering at temple

His interest in Thai religious traditions extends beyond temple cleaning. During his travels, he has collected numerous Buddhist amulets associated with respected monks. He frequently wears several around his neck. Separately, he has expressed admiration for traditional Thai sacred tattoos, known as sak yant. He also participates in Buddhist ceremonies when visiting temples.

On an earlier visit to Wat Ratchaburana, Mr Kraut underwent a traditional hand-blessing ceremony known as Na Ma Mon. The ritual is associated with prayers for good fortune and protection. He received the blessing during one of his visits to Luang Pho Samli. Subsequently, he continued returning to the temple and helping maintain its religious buildings.

The pensioner explained that cleaning the temple makes him feel comfortable and happy. Moreover, he finds satisfaction in making merit through practical work. His activities include maintaining areas used by monks, worshippers and other visitors. Rather than limiting himself to religious ceremonies, he spends his mornings sweeping, mopping and watering plants.

The commitment has lasted more than half a year. Throughout that period, Mr Kraut has continued cleaning without reported compensation. His duties cover the courtyard, White Buddha chapel and upper floor of the Black Buddha shrine. Afterwards, he tends the plants surrounding the complex. The routine has become a regular feature of his visits to Phitsanulok.

German pensioner asks Phitsanulok temple to keep his ashes after death as abbot confirms his wishes

Luang Pho Samli confirmed that the German had been helping at the temple for many months. According to the acting abbot, Mr Kraut regularly visits to make merit and clean the grounds. Their conversations are limited by language difficulties. Even so, the monk said they understand each other sufficiently to discuss his wishes.

Those discussions have gone well beyond cleaning duties. Notably, Mr Kraut has expressed a desire to become a disciple of Wat Ratchaburana. He has also raised the question of what should happen to his remains after his death. The German wants his cremated ashes kept at the royal temple.

The request was made directly to Luang Pho Samli. Mr Kraut explained that he feels strongly attached to Wat Ratchaburana. He enjoys worshipping there, making merit and helping maintain its religious buildings. Above all, he said these activities bring him peace of mind. He therefore wants his ashes to remain at the temple after his death.

The acting abbot confirmed the request when speaking with reporters. However, no formal arrangements concerning the German’s cremated remains were disclosed. The reports did not establish whether the temple had approved his wishes. Equally, there was no confirmation of any administrative process concerning the eventual placement of his ashes.

Temple abbot praises German volunteer as questions remain over plans to keep his ashes after death

For the time being, the request remains an expressed wish rather than a confirmed arrangement. Mr Kraut has nevertheless made his preference clear. After travelling through almost every Thai province, he wants his remains kept at Wat Ratchaburana. The temple has become the focus of his voluntary work and regular religious activities.

Luang Pho Samli praised the pensioner’s consistent dedication. He particularly highlighted his willingness to undertake ordinary cleaning duties without seeking payment.

Furthermore, the monk compared his charitable efforts with those of Thai worshippers who regularly support Buddhist temples. He said the German’s commitment was comparable to that of Thai people themselves.

The acting abbot also recognised the practical benefits of Mr Kraut’s work. Cleaning the courtyards, shrines and surrounding grounds contributes directly to the temple’s upkeep. At the same time, the German participates in religious ceremonies and seeks blessings. His activities combine physical maintenance work with regular Buddhist observances.

Communication between the two men remains limited. Nonetheless, their repeated meetings have established an understanding. Mr Kraut visits the monk before beginning his duties and pays respects again before leaving. Through these encounters, Luang Pho Samli has learned about his religious interests and wishes concerning his remains.

Phitsanulok abbot rewards German pensioner with prized Buddhist amulet after months of unpaid work

During the visit reported on Tuesday, November 3, Mr Kraut again carried out his cleaning duties. Before departing, he approached the acting abbot for another blessing. Luang Pho Samli sprinkled him with holy water in accordance with Buddhist custom. This time, however, the ceremony included a special presentation.

The monk gave Mr Kraut a Phra Nang Phaya Buddhist amulet. The religious object is closely associated with Phitsanulok and holds considerable importance in Thai Buddhist tradition. Indeed, Phra Nang Phaya is regarded as one of Thailand’s five most prestigious types of Buddhist amulets. It is also widely known as the queen of Thai Buddhist amulets.

Luang Pho Samli presented the amulet as a keepsake and symbol of good fortune. Mr Kraut was visibly delighted with the gift. In turn, the presentation added another religious object to his collection gathered during motorcycle journeys across Thailand. He received it to wear around his neck alongside his other amulets.

The gift also marked the monk’s recognition of his sustained voluntary work. For over six months, the pensioner has cleaned religious buildings and maintained the temple grounds.

In parallel, he has continued attending ceremonies and receiving blessings from Luang Pho Samli. The latest presentation followed another morning of sweeping, mopping and tending plants.

Mr Kraut’s interest in Buddhist amulets developed during his extensive travels. He has collected examples associated with revered monks from different provinces. Additionally, he has shown an interest in traditional Thai sacred tattoos and hand-blessing ceremonies. These activities form part of his wider involvement with Thai religious customs.

German pensioner continues temple cleaning as his request to leave ashes there remains unresolved

Yet his attachment to Wat Ratchaburana rests on repeated visits and practical work. Each morning, he approaches the acting abbot before beginning his duties. He then cleans the White Buddha chapel and upper floor of the Black Buddha shrine. Finally, he waters the plants around the complex before completing his visit.

The German has maintained these activities without reported payment or other compensation. His regular work has also prompted discussions about becoming a disciple of the temple. More significantly, those conversations have included his request concerning his ashes. He wants his cremated remains retained at Wat Ratchaburana after his death.

No formal agreement concerning that request has been reported. Nevertheless, Luang Pho Samli has confirmed the German’s wishes and praised his dedication. The acting abbot has also acknowledged the benefits of his cleaning work to the temple community.

For Mr Kraut, retirement has involved motorcycle journeys across almost every Thai province. Along the way, he has visited Buddhist temples, explored natural attractions and collected religious amulets. However, Wat Ratchaburana is where he has established a sustained commitment to voluntary work.

The 67-year-old continues riding to the temple, paying respects to Luang Pho Samli and collecting his cleaning equipment. He sweeps courtyards, mops shrine floors and waters plants without payment.

On Tuesday, his efforts brought a blessing and a prized Phra Nang Phaya amulet. Beyond that recognition, he has made one request clear. When he dies, he wants his ashes kept at the Phitsanulok temple he has spent months maintaining.

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James Morris is a pename for an international writer based in Bangkok who works on various international news media. He is a sub editor with the Thai Examiner news website since it began in 2015. Son Nguyen is an international writer and news commentator specialising in Thai news and current affairs. He commenced working with the Thai Examiner News Desk in May 2018.

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2026年11月3日晚上11:04

作者：詹姆斯·莫里斯和孙阮

文化、生活、媒体、泰国

一位67岁的德国退休老人提出了一个令人震惊的遗愿：他希望自己的骨灰能安放在他无偿工作的彭世洛府一座佛教寺庙里。这位名叫克莱门斯·克劳特（Clemens Kraut）的老人曾是一名IT经理，他在拉差布拉那寺（Wat Ratchaburana）义务工作了六个月，负责清扫庭院、擦洗佛龛和照料花园。他骑着摩托车几乎走遍了泰国所有府，最终找到了自己的精神家园。每天清晨，他都会回到寺庙打扫卫生，并向代理住持銮坡三里（Luang Pho Samli）祈福。11月3日星期二，这位僧人为了感谢他的虔诚，赠予他一枚珍贵的佛牌，并赐予他圣水祝福。然而，他关于最终安息之地的请求尚未得到确认。

67岁的德国退休老人克莱门斯·克劳特（Clemens Kraut）义务为彭世洛府的一座寺庙打扫卫生，并希望自己的骨灰能安葬在那里。六个月后，住持赠予他一枚珍贵的佛牌作为奖励。（来源：泰叻报）

一位67岁的德国退休老人向彭世洛府的一座佛教寺庙提出了一个不同寻常的请求。这位名叫克莱门斯·克劳特的前IT系统经理希望在他去世后，他的骨灰能保存在拉差布拉那寺。

六个多月以来，他一直在那里做义工，打扫庭院，擦洗佛堂地板，照料植物。每天早上，他都骑着摩托车来到这里，向代理住持致敬，然后开始打扫工作。

他的虔诚之心引起了僧侣们的注意。11月3日星期二，代理住持赞扬了他的奉献精神，并赠予他一枚珍贵的佛牌。

一位德国退休老人放弃了IT工作，转而骑摩托车旅行，并在彭世洛寺承担日常清洁工作。

当泰国记者造访位于曼谷穆昂县的拉差布拉那寺时，这位德国人不同寻常的退休生活方式才被曝光。他们发现克劳特先生仍在寺庙里履行着他日常的职责。

他之前曾是一家知名国际公司的IT系统经理。退休后，他放弃了以往的职业生活，开始骑摩托车环游泰国。

此后，这位67岁的老人几乎走遍了泰国所有府。他的旅程带他参观了无数佛教寺庙和自然景点。在此过程中，他对泰国的宗教习俗、圣物和传统仪式产生了浓厚的兴趣。

然而，彭世洛府的一座寺庙对他来说却尤为重要。每当他回到彭世洛府，他都会去拉差布拉那寺（Wat Ratchaburana）帮忙维护寺庙的建筑和庭院。

他的早晨遵循着一套固定的流程。首先，克劳特先生骑着摩托车前往寺庙，拜访代理住持。这位僧人名叫帕库·西提坦·维帕赫（Phra Khru Sitthitham Wiphach），广为人知的法师是龙婆萨姆利（Luang Pho Samli）。在行礼祈福之后，这位德国人取回他的清洁工具。然后，他开始清扫庭院、拖地和清洁宗教建筑。

一名德国志愿者每天早上到达寺庙后，都会义务清洁两座佛龛。

这项工作包括寺庙建筑群内的两处重要宗教场所。在供奉白佛龙婆通考的佛殿，他负责清扫周围区域并拖地。接下来，他清洁供奉黑佛龙婆通丹的佛龛二楼。完成这些工作后，他还会给寺庙周围的植物浇水。

克劳特先生没有薪水、没有雇佣合同，也没有任何公开的经济回报。他完全是义务奉献时间，亲自承担清洁工作。

这些工作内容单调重复，只需使用普通的扫帚、拖把和其他基本工具。尽管如此，他还是坚持了六个多月。他的定期出现也因此引起了寺院僧侣们的注意。

这位德国人告诉记者，他已经深深爱上了泰国。他尤其喜欢骑着摩托车探索佛教寺庙和自然景观。他的足迹几乎遍及泰国所有府。然而，拉差布拉那寺对他而言已不仅仅是旅途中的一个目的地。他反复回到这里，祈福、祈祷，并进行一些实际的修缮工作。

一位德国退休男子在寺庙做义工，同时收集佛教护身符并参加祈福仪式。

他对泰国宗教传统的兴趣远不止于寺庙清洁。在旅行途中，他收集了许多与受人尊敬的僧侣相关的佛牌，并经常佩戴其中几枚。此外，他还对泰国传统的圣纹身——萨克扬纹身——表示赞赏。他参拜寺庙时也会参与佛教仪式。

克劳特先生早前曾到访拉差布拉那寺，并接受了名为“纳玛蒙”（Na Ma Mon）的传统手部祈福仪式。该仪式与祈求好运和庇佑有关。他是在拜访龙婆萨姆里（Luang Pho Samli）期间接受的这一祝福。此后，他多次前往该寺庙，并协助维护寺庙的宗教建筑。

这位退休老人解释说，打扫寺庙让他感到舒适和快乐。此外，他从实际的劳动中获得了功德，并从中获得满足感。他的工作包括维护僧侣、信徒和其他游客使用的区域。他并不局限于宗教仪式，而是每天早上抽出时间扫地、拖地和浇花。

这项义务已持续半年多。在此期间，克劳特先生一直坚持无偿清洁工作。他的工作范围包括庭院、白佛殿和黑佛殿的二楼。之后，他还会照料寺庙周围的植物。这已成为他每次到访彭世洛寺的固定安排。

一位德国退休老人请求彭世洛寺在他去世后保管他的骨灰，住持同意了他的请求。

龙婆萨姆里证实，这位德国人已在寺庙帮忙数月。据代理住持称，克劳特先生定期前来积德行善并打扫寺庙。由于语言障碍，他们的交流有限。即便如此，这位僧人表示，他们彼此理解的程度足以讨论他的愿望。

这些讨论远不止于清洁工作。值得注意的是，克劳特先生表达了成为拉差布拉那寺信徒的愿望。他还提出了他去世后遗体应如何处置的问题。这位德国人希望他的骨灰能保存在皇家寺庙中。

克劳特先生直接向龙婆萨姆里提出了请求。他解释说，他对拉差布拉那寺有着深厚的感情。他喜欢在那里礼拜、积德行善，并协助维护寺庙的建筑。他说，最重要的是，这些活动让他内心平静。因此，他希望自己去世后骨灰能留在寺庙。

代理住持在接受记者采访时证实了这一请求。然而，关于这位德国人的骨灰安葬事宜，并未透露任何正式安排。报道也没有说明寺庙是否同意他的遗愿。同样，也没有任何关于最终安葬骨灰的行政程序得到证实。

寺庙住持赞扬了这位德国志愿者，但关于他死后骨灰的保存计划仍存在疑问。

目前，这仍只是克劳特先生表达的愿望，而非最终的安排。尽管如此，他已明确表明了自己的意愿。在游历了泰国几乎所有府之后，他希望自己的遗体安葬在拉差布拉那寺。这座寺庙已成为他志愿工作和日常宗教活动的中心。

銮坡三里赞扬了这位退休老人的长期奉献精神。他特别强调了老人乐于承担日常清洁工作而不求回报。

此外，这位僧人还将他的慈善行为与经常捐助佛教寺庙的泰国信徒的行为进行了比较。他说，这位德国人的奉献精神堪比泰国人民本身。

代理住持也认可了克劳特先生工作的实际益处。他负责清理庭院、佛龛和周边场地，直接有助于寺庙的维护。与此同时，这位德国人还参与宗教仪式并祈福。他的工作将实际的维护工作与日常的佛教修行结合起来。

两人之间的交流仍然有限。尽管如此，他们多次会面已建立起某种默契。克劳特先生会在开始工作前拜访这位僧人，并在离开前再次表达敬意。通过这些会面，銮坡萨姆利了解了他的宗教信仰以及关于身后事的遗愿。

彭世洛寺住持在德国退休人员数月无偿工作后，赠予其珍贵的佛牌作为奖励

在11月3日星期二的访问中，克劳特先生再次履行了他的清洁职责。临行前，他向代理住持请愿，请求再次祝福。按照佛教习俗，龙婆萨姆里用圣水洒向他。然而，这一次的仪式还包含了一个特别的环节。

这位僧人赠予克劳特先生一尊帕南帕亚佛牌。这尊佛牌与彭世洛寺密切相关，在泰国佛教传统中具有极其重要的地位。事实上，帕南帕亚佛牌被认为是泰国五大最负盛名的佛牌之一，也被誉为泰国佛牌中的“皇后”。

龙婆萨姆利将这枚护身符赠予克劳特先生，作为纪念品和吉祥的象征。克劳特先生显然对这份礼物非常高兴。这份礼物也为他收藏的宗教物品增添了一件，这些物品是他骑摩托车穿越泰国途中收集的。他打算将它与其他护身符一起佩戴在脖子上。

这份礼物也体现了对这位僧人长期志愿服务的认可。六个多月以来，这位退休老人一直在清理宗教建筑并维护寺庙的场地。

与此同时，他继续参加各种仪式，接受龙婆三里法师的祝福。最近一次的供奉仪式之前，他又度过了一个清晨，又是扫地、拖地，又是照料花草。

克劳特先生对佛教护身符的兴趣源于他广泛的旅行经历。他收集了来自不同省份的与受人尊敬的僧侣相关的护身符。此外，他对泰国传统的圣纹身和手部祈福仪式也表现出浓厚的兴趣。这些活动构成了他广泛参与泰国宗教习俗的一部分。

德国退休老人继续清理寺庙，因为他希望将骨灰留在寺庙的请求尚未得到满足。

然而，他对拉差布拉那寺的深厚感情源于他反复的参访和实际的付出。每天清晨，他都会先拜访代理住持，然后再开始自己的日常工作。之后，他会清扫白佛殿和黑佛殿的二楼。最后，在结束一天的行程之前，他还会给寺院周围的植物浇水。

这位德国人一直坚持从事这些活动，但未收到任何报酬或其他形式的补偿。他的日常活动也引发了关于他是否愿意成为寺庙弟子的讨论。更重要的是，这些讨论还包括他关于骨灰的请求。他希望去世后，他的骨灰能保存在拉差布拉那寺。

目前尚未就此请求达成正式协议。不过，銮坡三里已确认了这位德国人的意愿，并赞扬了他的奉献精神。代理住持也肯定了德国人清洁工作对寺庙信众的益处。

对克劳特先生来说，退休后他骑着摩托车游遍了泰国几乎所有府。一路上，他参拜了佛教寺庙，探索了自然风光，并收集了各种护身符。然而，在拉差布拉那寺，他开始长期投身于志愿服务工作。

这位67岁的老人继续骑车前往寺庙，向龙婆三里致敬，并取回他的清洁工具。他免费清扫庭院、拖洗佛龛地面、浇灌植物。

周二，他的努力得到了回报，获得了一尊珍贵的帕南帕亚佛牌。除了这份荣誉之外，他还明确提出了一个请求：他去世后，希望自己的骨灰能安放在他花费数月时间维护的彭世洛寺。

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