Saturday August 10th the community came together to celebrate Luang Por's 70th birthday and Chao Khun title. Luang Por’s original birthday celebration was scheduled to be on July 27th, but was cancelled due to an invitation from the King of Thailand to receive a Chao Khun title on the king's birthday. His new title is Tan Chao Khun Phra Raja Bodhividesa (Pali) or Tan Chao Khun Phra Raj Bodhi Videj (Thai), which is considered to be a high honor, recognizing his many years of commitment and service to the Sangha and his significant role in helping to establish the Buddhist monastic tradition in the West.