Phutthanuphap

Phra Kritsanai, a monk who strictly adheres to Buddhist principles, asks permission from Ajarn Pho to go on a pilgrimage (thudong) to deepen his understanding of the Dhamma. In the past, Kritsanai was a hot-tempered and impulsive young man, frequently involved in brawls with students from rival institutions, which led to constant trouble at the police station and caused his mother, Suree, great distress.
During one fight, Kritsanai was injured and went to the hospital, where he met Jintana, a trainee nurse. He felt an immediate attraction to her. One night, a rival gang ambushed him in front of his house; Suree shielded him and was stabbed instead. Deeply remorseful, Kritsanai cared for his mother until she recovered and decided to ordain as a monk to repay his debt of gratitude to her.
Concerned for Phra Kritsanai, Jintana volunteered for a mobile medical unit to help people in rural areas while searching for news of him. Her hope eventually paid off when she encountered him in a remote village, but Phra Kritsanai remained detached from worldly matters. Meanwhile, Dr. Anuchit, who harbored feelings for Jintana, continued to support and encourage her search.
As Phra Kritsanai continued his pilgrimage, he encountered various challenges. At a gas station, a gang of bandits took a young girl hostage. He offered himself in her place and used Buddhist teachings to persuade the criminals to repent and surrender to the police. He continued traveling from village to village, using the Dhamma to refine the minds of the locals.
Phra Kritsanai consulted Ajarn Pho about a mysterious land he saw in his dreams. Ajarn Pho told him that this place might be the destination waiting for him. Eventually, he reached a deep forest and began meditating in a cave.
On the medical front, Dr. Anuchit was severely injured while assisting soldiers. Jintana cared for him until he recovered, at which point he proposed to her, but she did not give him an immediate answer. Later, Jintana and Suree visited Ajarn Pho, only to find that he had passed away peacefully in a meditative posture. At that same moment, while Phra Kritsanai was meditating far away, the spirit of Ajarn Pho appeared to him to say that his own journey had ended.
Phra Kritsanai eventually settled in a small, drought-stricken, and desolate village facing an epidemic. He met Nang Mongkhon, a woman who had just lost her son. Because she had no money, the monk took care of the funeral arrangements. In gratitude, she donated her land to him.
Phra Kritsanai contacted Suree and Jintana. When they arrived, they saw him working with the villagers to transform the parched land into a temple on the donated plot. He vowed to remain a monk at this temple for the rest of his life, apologizing to Suree for not fulfilling a son's traditional duties and telling Jintana to find her own true path. Jintana reflected on his words and finally realized what she truly wanted.
Does Phra Kritsanai's dream land truly exist? How will he discover it? Follow the story in the drama Phutthanuphap.