Since the time of Ven Ajahn Chah the Sangha of Wat Pah Nanachat traditionally begins the rains-retreat (pansah) by paying respects to various respected Elders in Ubon and the neighboring provinces. Ajahn Siripanyo took the group to Tan Jaokhun Thepvorajahn, Tan Jaokhun Sriratanobol (the senior monks in the Ubon- and Warin-Sangha Administration), Luang Poo See (the presently oldest monk in the Wat Pah Pong Sangha with 100 years of age), Luang Por Liem (the abbot of Wat Nong Pah Pong), Luang Por Thun (Abbot of Wat Tham Saeng Phet), Luang Por Khun (Abbot of Wat Pah Bhosuvann), and Luang Por Damrong (Abbot of Wat Pah Nam Kam Goeng). The monks, novices and anagarikas felt very uplifted to be able to receive guidance and blessings for their practice from these venerable Elders.
