The lengendary Alchemical Maekasit Amulets of the Great Luang Por Tap, of Wat Anongkaram

An Eternal Legend in the Elusive World of Thai Occult Amulets and Magical Alchemy

Luang Por Tap, a Master Monk of the previous Buddhist Century, was renowned for his Mastery of Alchemy and Kata Akom Spellcasting Methods. He produced the legendary metallic alchemical alloy known as ‘Maekasit’ using the Wicha Len Prae Taat. Luang Por Tap’s amulet pantheon is considered to be among the most powerful alchemical amulets of all Masters, and is highly revered for Kong Grapan Chadtri Klaew Klaad Maha Lap Metta Mahaniyom Maha Ud power.

The Look Om Maekasit, Pra Pid Ta Maekasit, and Pra Pim Son Ha are the most famous and outstanding amulets of Luang Por Tap’s Pantheon. The Look Om Maekasit is found in various sizes, mostly being around 1.5 Cm diameter up to 2.0 Cm. Luang Por Tap made many models of amulets in Nuea Maekasit and Parort alchemical metals, some of the most well-known being the Pra Pid Ta Maekasit, Pra Pim Pang Son Ha, Look Om Maekasit, the Look Prort Gror, and Pra Chayawat.

Below; Luang Por Tap, of Wat Anongkaram

Luang POr Tap of Wat Anongkaram

The Pra Pid Ta Maekasit was made in several small design variations, Pim Chalud and Pim Tammada models, both of which were made in Pim Lek, Klang, and Yai (small, medium, and large). Each model differs slightly depending on which block press, and regardless of each block press, the amulets were released in two forms, ‘Baeb Dtaeng’ (filed down into a smooth and eloquent outer border) and ‘Baeb Mai Dtaeng’ (unfiled with wider irregular borders).

Pra Pid Ta Maekasit LP Tap Amulet

The Pantheon is also split into subcategories of Pim Dtor (Dtaeng and Mai Dtaeng, in small, medium, and large), Pim Chalud (higher more tapered angular model), Pim Maha Ud (bowed arms and legs model), Pid Ta Nang Yong (squatting model), the very rare Pim Gradum (button shape), and the Pim Siarn Hlaem (pointy head model).

Luang Por Tap’s Maekasit amulets are known to have different tones of color which shimmer through the metallic surface, ranging from silvery to some most highly preferred exhibits with blue, golden or greenish metallic sheen. Some of the most highly prized, rare, and sought-after amulets of Luang Por Tap were made during the time when both Luang Por Tap and the then abbot, Luang Por Nuam Puttasārō, were alive and collaborating with amulets.

Pra Pid Ta Amulets of the Great Luang or Tap

Luang Por Tap inherited the Wicha Hung Nam Man Montra Saksit for making Sacred Consecration Oil from his Kroo Ba Ajarn Luang Por Nuam (6th abbot of Wat Anongkaram). Luang Por Nuam’s amulets are even rarer to find than those of Luang Por Tap himself, but it is Luang Por Tap who gained more National and International Attention. The first edition Rian Run Raek of Luang Por Nuam is especially sought after and carries an immensely high market value in the present era. However, only a few were ever made, and so they are very rarely seen.

Luang Por Tap was also known to have been a close accomplice to Pra Sangkarach Pae of Wat Sutat and Luang Phu Sukh (Wat Pak Klong Makham Tao in Chainat). In addition to his expertise in alchemy and sacred oil making, Luang Por Tap was also highly skilled in the creation of sacred amulets, which are highly sought after by collectors and practitioners alike. His amulets are known for their powerful protective and auspicious qualities, and are believed to bring good fortune, success, and prosperity to their owners.

Luang Por Tap passed away in the year 2465 BE, leaving behind a legacy of powerful amulets and sacred knowledge. Today, his amulets are still highly revered and sought after by collectors and practitioners all over the world.


LP Chaem Amulet Wat Chalong Pukhet

The Pra Pong Roop Muean Sacred Powder Votive Tablet image of the Great 18th Century Monk, Luang Por Chaem, was released by the Gammagarn Comittee of Wat Chalong, for the Golden Jubilee Celebration Edition in 2539 BE, commemorating the 50th Year of Reign of His Majesty King Bhumipol Adulyadej. This sacred powder amulet is made in Nuea Pong Ittijae and features the classic image of Luang Por Chaem standing with the Bai Pad Yos Royal Fan, which is often used for classic celebratory memorial editions at Wat Chalong.

Pong Roop Muean LP Chaem 2539 BE Wat Chalong

The amulets of Luang Por Chaem of Wat Chalong are held in high regard by Malaysians and Singaporeans who have visited Phuket since the colonial era. These visitors pay reverence to LP Chaem and the lineage masters by visiting the temple of Wat Chalong. His amulets are considered to be miraculous and are sought after by those who believe in the power of sacred objects.

Luang Por Chaem was born in the heart of Phang Nga Province, in the year of the Gun, 1827, during the reign of King Nang Klao. He was to become perhaps Phuket’s most internationally famous master monk from the 18th century to this very day. Officially in his Dhamma Trajectory, he became known as Pra Kru Wisutwongsajarn Yan Muni, but to many, he was simply Luang Por Chaem.

Amulets of LP Chaem

 

He was a man of great piety and discipline, becoming the former abbot of Chaithararam Temple, or Chalong Temple, and was held in high esteem by the people of Phuket. Unfortunately, there is no documented evidence of Luang Por Chaem’s parents’ names, as it was common for country folk in Siam during that era to forgo the registration of birth, death, and even marriage certificates. It was a time when traveling to the closest government office was difficult, especially for those living in the countryside, and as such, these matters were not of great importance to them.

Pong Roop Muean LP Chaem 2539 (Rear Face)

At a young age, his parents sent him to live at Wat Chalong, in the Chalong Subdistrict of Thung Kha District, now Mueang Phuket District. Here, he became a disciple of Father Than Kao Abbot and was ordained as a novice and eventually became a monk, studying Vipassana Kammathana Mindfulness Practice, and Wicha, at Wat Chalong until he became proficient.

Luang Por Chaem was known to be strict in the Dhamma and discipline, commanding the faith and devotion of the villagers in general. As such, he was later appointed as the abbot of Wat Chalong. In the year 2419 BE (1876), a group of Chinese tin miners instigated an uprising in Phuket. Luang Por Chaem’s disciples urged him to flee and hide, but he refused to leave the temple and escape. In a show of support, his disciples joined forces to fight to protect him and asked for Pha Yant Pha Yant Prajiad cloth as a morale booster. Luang Por Chaem complied with the request, and this group went on to win the Battle of the Triads.

Pong Roop Muean LP Chaem 2539 BE Nuea Pong Ittijae

The victory inspired more people to join the fight against the Chinese triads, relying on the Pha Yant Prajiad cloth made by Luang Por Chaem as a source of inspiration. The Chinese triads were eventually chased away from Chalong village, and the following year, there were no more attempts to rob the village.

Due to his merits in suppressing the Triad Rebellion, Luang Por Chaem was granted a portion of the merit by the Phuket Political Department. His Majesty The King graciously appointed Luang Por Chaem to have his ordained name of ‘Pra Kru Sangkha Pha Moke’, of Phuket to be changed, and that he should be awarded the official elevation of status into the High Sangha Priesthood as “Pra Kru Wisutwongsajarn Yan Muni”. He was conferred this name at Wat Chalong Mai (Wat Chaithararam). This means that he was considered to have accumulated spiritual merit, which is believed to bring about positive effects in the afterlife. This merit was likely granted to him as a reward for his contributions to the community and to Buddhism.

In addition to his spiritual merit, Luang Por Chaem was also awarded with various honors and titles for his services. He was granted the title of Phra Kru (monk with royal patronage) by King Chulalongkorn and was later promoted to the rank of Phra Khru Pariyattikhun (senior monk with royal patronage) by King Vajiravudh. He was also appointed as the abbot of Wat Sam Pao in 1907 and served in this position until his death in 1935.

Luang Por Chaem’s legacy lives on in Thailand and beyond. He is remembered for his contributions to Buddhism, his efforts to promote education and social welfare, and his exemplary life as a monk. Many temples and organizations have been named after him, and his teachings continue to inspire people to this day.

Lucky Charms Maha Lap Maha Pokasap

The Truth About How Success is achieved (or not), with Amulets Empowered For Accumulating Riches;

I would like to preach my concept of what to expect from amulets for riches as I have learned it through White Buddha Magic, and explain the nuances of how they may work to readers. I do this in order to increase the understanding of those who are having great difficulty with finances or suffering greatly from debt or bad luck, and who are seeking the assistance of magical power to bring positive changes into their lives and turn good luck into bad luck, poverty into riches.

Winnings Galore for the Meritorious

First, it’s important to understand that the concept of Thai amulets and talismanic charms is deeply rooted in Buddhist and Hindu beliefs. The amulets are created by monks or spiritual masters, who imbue them with positive energy and blessings. The amulets are believed to have supernatural powers and can provide protection, bring good luck, and even help the wearer achieve success and riches.

Lucky Goat Pae Maha Lap Luang Por Am

Incantations and Empowerments are often performed within Caves

However, it’s crucial to understand that the power of these amulets is not just about wearing them or possessing them. One’s luck received from such types of wealth accumulation amulets require and depend on the personal accumulated merits and good or bad Karma of each person. The amulet itself is merely a tool to enhance one’s luck and good fortune, but it’s not a guarantee.

Generosity brings its own rewards

It’s also essential to understand that these amulets are not a substitute for hard work and perseverance. No amount of magical power can replace the importance of personal effort and commitment towards one’s goals. Therefore, if you are seeking assistance from these amulets, it’s important to pair them with positive actions and a strong work ethic to increase the chances of success.

When choosing an amulet, it’s essential to find one that resonates with you on a personal level. It’s said that the amulet chooses the wearer, not the other way around. Therefore, take the time to find one that speaks to you and brings you a sense of comfort and protection.

Sorceror performing Incantations and ritual empowerment and Bucha

It’s also important to understand the different types of amulets available and their specific properties. Some amulets are believed to bring financial success and riches, while others are for protection, love, or health. Understanding the specific properties of each amulet can help you find one that aligns with your needs and goals.

Occult Sorcery

Thai amulets and talismanic charms can be a powerful tool to enhance one’s luck and good fortune. However, it’s important to understand that the power of these amulets is not just about wearing them or possessing them. The amulet itself is merely a tool to enhance one’s luck and good fortune, but it’s not a guarantee. It’s essential to pair these amulets with positive actions and a strong work ethic to increase the chances of success.

Somdej Mongkol Maha Lap Pim Prok Po Mae Chee Bun Ruean (3)

Additionally, the personal accumulated merits and good or bad Karma of each person play a significant role in one’s luck received from such types of wealth accumulation amulets. Therefore, it’s crucial to understand and accept personal responsibility for one’s life circumstances while utilizing these powerful tools to achieve financial success and abundance.

Lucky Fortunes

Thai amulets have been used for centuries as talismans to help improve one’s fortune. There are many types of amulets available, and some are specifically designed to bring wealth and gambling luck. However, it’s important to remember that these amulets work differently for different people, depending on their accumulated merits and good or bad karma.

Kumarn Spirit in Cave Meditating for Lottery

Wealth Rains From Heaven - Maha Lap

Types of amulets for wealth and gambling luck:

  1. Pra Pidta: The Pra Pidta amulet is a popular choice for those seeking wealth and good luck. The Pidta amulet is believed to bring great fortune to its wearer and help protect them from harm.
  2. Pra Somdej: The Pra Somdej amulet is one of the most revered amulets in Thai Buddhism. It’s believed to bring wealth, good luck, and protection to the wearer.
  3. Pra Chai: The Pra Chai amulet is another popular choice for those seeking wealth and good fortune. It’s believed to bring prosperity and success in business and personal life.
  4. Pra Nakprok: The Pra Nakprok amulet is a powerful talisman that’s believed to bring great wealth and prosperity to its wearer. It’s also believed to provide protection from danger and harm.
  5. Pra Lila: The Pra Lila amulet is a unique talisman that’s believed to bring good fortune and success in all areas of life, including finances, relationships, and health.
  6. Pra Rahu: The Pra Rahu amulet is a powerful talisman that’s believed to bring great wealth and success to its wearer. It’s also believed to provide protection from harm and danger.
  7. Pra Sangkajai: The Pra Sangkajai amulet is a popular choice for those seeking wealth and success. It’s believed to bring good fortune, prosperity, and happiness to its wearer.
  8. Pra Pikanes: The Pra Pikanes amulet is a popular choice for those seeking wealth and financial stability. It’s believed to bring good fortune and success in business and financial matters.
  9. Pra Nang Paya: The Pra Nang Paya amulet is another popular choice for those seeking wealth and prosperity. It’s believed to bring good fortune, success, and financial stability to its wearer.
  10. Pra Khun Phaen: The Pra Khun Phaen amulet is a powerful talisman that’s believed to bring great wealth, success, and good fortune to its wearer. It’s also believed to provide protection from danger and harm.

Siamese Sorceror performing Incantations in a dark cave with low candlelight, with a skull in his outstretched hands

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Conclusion:

Thai amulets can be a powerful tool for those seeking wealth and good fortune. However, it’s important to remember that these amulets work differently for different people, depending on their accumulated merits and good or bad karma. So, if you’re looking to improve your financial situation, consider getting a Thai amulet that’s designed specifically for wealth and gambling luck. Just be sure to choose an authentic amulet from a reputable source, and wear it with faith and reverence.

Somdej Pra Nakprok Amulets

Phra Pidta Luang Pu Bun

Pra Pid Ta Maekasit Hlang Hua Jai Pra Bpathamang – Luang Phu Bun Wat Klang Bang Gaew

An extremely rare Pra Pid Ta amulet of Luang Phu Bun, the Pra Pid Ta Hlang Tant Tu Sa Ma Ni, of Luang Phu Bun, of Wat Klang Bang Gaew. The Yant on rear face can be seen in the famous Pra Gleep Bua amulets of LP Bun, which were discovered some decades ago and found to be documented by the temple.

Below Exhibit – Pra Pid Ta Hlang Yant Tu Sa Ma Ni Nuea Maekasit See Tong Pla Hlai

Pra Pid Ta Luang Phu Bun Wat Klang Bang Gaew in Gold Casing


Not all models of metallurgical amulets are fully documented, but from what information is accumulated to date, it is known that Luang Phu Bun made Pra Pid Ta, and Pra Pim Samadhi Gleep Bua meditating Buddha amulets in Maekasit metals, and in more rare and fewer numbers, also in other metallurgical alchemical alloys. The Pra Pid Ta is rarer than the Pra Pim Gleep Bua, which were primarily all made from Maekasit, whereas the Pid Ta is also found in Lor Boran forged alchemical bronze alloy.

Rear Face Pra Pid Ta Hlang Tu Sa Ma Ni Luang Phu Bun Wat Klang Bang Gaew

The rear faces of these amulets are found to have a number of different designs on the rear face, and in the case of the Pim Gleep Bua lotus-petal shaped Maekasit versions, 7 different models are documented (which does not mean that there are no other models made, rather, that documentation is a continuous voyage of discovery, but by no means the be-and-end-all of a pantheon of amulets.

Pra Pid Ta LP Bun Pantheon Book
The Pid Ta Lor Boran and Gleep Bua Maekasit amulets were never released in any official edition, rather mostly handed out by Luang Phu Bun to his devotees himself, when they would come to pay respects and make merits. The documentation to date is constructed mostly from devotees who received amulets in their hand from LP Bun himself, and showed their amulets, but it coud be, that there are much more than the officially discovered, known and documented 7 Pim.

Below;  A decades old publication showing various Pra Pid Ta of Luang Phu Bun

Pra Pid Ta amulets of Luang Phu Bun Wat Klang Bang Gaew

 

In fact, with olden days masters, one can almost always assume, that not all of their amulets were documented, as in ancient times, there was much less attention to documenting the amulets of every monk in every year of their lives. This is also why those authors who study and uncover new information, and publish that which is known are important contributors to the preservation of knowledge about Thai Buddhist Amulets and their Makers.

Pra Pid Ta Maekasit LP Bun - examples of the various types found within the 7 major Pim

The Pra Pid Ta Khao Buang has many different appearances due to the olden days fcasting methods, and is still not fully documented as a pantheon. Not all models have yet been identified. However, for now, we can name and define at least seven models of Pim Pid Ta and Pra Gleep Bua.

Pra Pid Ta Luang Phu Bun in Thai amulet publication

Luang Phu Bun is said to have been a close accomplice, and often mutually visited with the Great Luang Phu Nak of Wat Huay Jorakhae, in Nakorn Pathom. LP Bun received the methodology and mastery of the Wicha Maekasit from LP Nak, which is the ancient science of Alchemical Metallurgy from the Dtamra Saiyawaet, used for casting powerful metallic magical amulets. For this reason, the majority of Luang Phu Bun’s Maekasit amulets have a dark black sheen to them, similar to Luang Phu Nak’s Maekasit. But in some very few exhibits one can see the see tong pla hlai greenish-golden sheen which is often also seen in the amulets of Luang Por Tap, of Wat Anongkaram in Nontaburi.

Luang Phu Bun of Wat Klang Bang Gaew

The seven major documented Pim are as follows; 1. Pra Pid Ta Maha Ud Hlang Agkhara Tu Sa Ma Ni (Hua Jai Pra Bpathamang***), 2. Pra Pid Ta Maha Ud Hlang Yant Dto, 3. Pra Pim Samadhi Gleep Bua Hlang Ppra Pid Ta, 4. Pra Pim Samadhi Gleep Bua Hlang Agkhara 4 Dtua (4 Khom Agkhara Syllables on rear face, seen to vary), 5. Pra Pim Samadhi Gleep Bua Sum Hlang Pra Pid Ta (Elongated pointed arch model), 6. Pra Pim Luang Por Dto Hlang Pra Pid Ta, and 7. Pra Pim Bua Met Hlang Yant Na Ma Pa Ta (with 4 Khom Pali Syllables on rear face NA MA PA TA representing the 4 Elements).

Pra Pid Ta Maekasit LP Bun 7 Pim

***Please note; The term ‘Hua Jai Pra Bpathamang, comes from the Dtamra Saiyawaet Magical Grimoires, but in Dhamma Sastra (Buddha Science), it has been falsely named by the amulet world as ‘Hua Jai Pra Bpathamang’ and lists the four syllables as ‘TU SA MA NI’ whereas if we list, the 4 Noble Truths in their proper order, and notice that ‘TU SA MA NI’, are the first syllables of each Pali Sanskrit word of the 4 Noble Truths (Hua Jai Pra Ariyasaj 4), then we can see that it should be ‘TU’ for ‘Tugkh; (Dhukkha – Suffering/Dissatisfactoriness), ‘SA’ for ‘Samutayaa’ (A Cause of Suffering/Dissatisfaction), then ‘NI’ for ‘Nirote’ (Nirodha – extinguishing of all external perceptions, and of Dhukkha/Dissatisfactoriness), and finally ‘MA” for ‘Maggha (The 8 Fold Path to the Cessation of all Suffering).

Lp Sanguan

A rare and famous classic Thai Buddhist amulet from yester-year; of the ‘Krueang Rang’ talismanic variety The Look Om Maha Sanaeh in Nuea Tao Pong Yuk Wat Mai Phai (sacred powders from the Wat Mai Phai early era), with Pong Ittijae powders, from Supannburi Master Luang Por Sanguan, of Wat Phai Pan Mer, released in 2500 BE, the anniversary of 2500 Years of Buddhism.

Look Om Nuea Tao 2500 BE Thai Amulet LP Sanguan

Luang Por Sanguan, was a very famous master of his time by hearsay, for his reputation preceded him, by devotees telling their stories of his powerful amulets, and the successes they had with them, and from his great merits as a monk. He was famous for Metta Maha Niyom Magic above all, and is known to have made a large variety of different types of amulets, for, as was often the case with 19th and 20th Century Master Monks, he was an Adept in many Magical Wicha. But perhaps the most famous of his Wicha was the Look Om Tao, for its immense power to charm and enchant.

LP Sanguan of Wat Phai Pan Mer in Supannburi

His many sacred powder amulets were considered extremely powerful, through Luang Por’s use of Sacred Pong Ittijae Muan Sarn Powders which were made by Luang Por Sanguan himself, over his whole lifetime trajectory, constantly rewriting the Sacred Pong Lob Yantra and repeating the empowerment on the powders. This repeated empowerment of the Ittijae powders over many years of his practice.

Luang Por Sanguan is known to have mastered all of the methods for all five of the ‘Pong Wised’ Sacred Muan Sarn Powders; Pong Bpathamang, Puttakun, Trinisinghae, Ittijae, and Maharach. He was especially known for his ability to mix these powders with sacred herbs and other ingredients. He would empower with Metta Maha Niyom and Maha Sanaeh Magical Power of Attraction.

Look Om Nuea Tao LP Sanguan

 

His Look Om became legendary for its Maha Sanaeh power so much, that it gained the nickname of ‘Look Plaek Mae’, which means ‘Makes Son and Mother do not recognizer each other’. This of course is a folk nickname, and is slighly rude, but insinuates that the power of the Look Om Tao, was able to improve even the most unlikely of chances, of charming a person who would otherwise not be interested in you.

It is known that Luang Por would always rely on his Pong Ittijae powders created over a lifetime of practice, to ensure the power within his amulets. This was because he had developed a special affinity with the empowerment of Pong Ittijae. Every time he would release amulets, he would make Look Om sacred powder balls from the Pong Ittijae surplus. Apart from Pong Ittijae, he is also known to have included Rae Saket Daw (meteorite flakes), sacred earths from Wat Ban Krang, and sacred relic minerals found at the temple of Wat Phai Pan Mer.

Close up of Muan Sarn Powders of Look Om Nuea Tao amulet

If we look at the Look Om of Luang Por Sanguan, over his life trajectory, we can see that his early era Look Om were mixed with other ngredients, such as sacred earths, herbs, betal-areca nut paste, channaroeng stingless bees nest paste, and powdered flakes of meteorite.

However, if we look at the Look Om which were made at Wat Phai Pan Mer after his years of Tudong preceding, we can see the sacred clay to be much more uniform like the clay used for his Pra Somdej, resulting in a hard smooth surface that is easy to recognize, even for beginners in the art of studying amulets. Their appearance is very uniform with equally high distribution of Pong Ittijae in each amulet.

This is because towards the latter part of his life, he did not go out on Tudong to the forests anymore to collect other herbs and ingredients, and would use his own Pong Ittijae. It is said that there is a Takrut Maja Sanaeh hidden within the Look Om, intended to increase power of attraction, and good business sales and customer count. Luang Por Sanguan would always oversee the mixing of Muan Sarn to make the sacred clay, and instruct his apprentice monks at the temple in assisting to press the many amulets which were released in each edition.

Close up of Muan Sarn Powders of Look Om Nuea Tao

It is officially accounted from many devotees who visited the temple, that they always witnessed Luang Por Sanguan inscribing Yantra every evening, using a Ruesi Chalk stick made from Yantra powders, to inscribe the hundreds of Sacred Yant used to make POng Lob powders, and keep reusing the chalk residues to make new Ruesi chalk stiicks and repeat the process, for years on end. He would constantly empower the powders he made with incantations, and prayers, taking them into the shrineroom for morning and evening prayers to receive the vibrations of the monks chanting. He would make Look Om himself by mixing the powders with prayer water and other mediums and roll them in his hand, and blow his spells into them, during his nightly withdrawal from the world.

Look Om Nuea Tao 2500 BE - Luang Por Sanguan Wat Phai Pan Mer

The Great Luang Por Pae, of Wat Pikul Tong in Singhburi is known to have often lauded Luang Por Sanguan, saying ‘Ajarn Sanguan makes very powerful Ittijae powders’. Whenever Luang Por Pae would have a Putta Pisek (Buddha Abhiseka) blessing ceremony, he would always invite Luang Por Sanguan to attend, and send people to go and pick him up and bring him to the temple. In return, it is said that Luang Por Sanguan would always tell his students that Luang Por Pae was a Great and Meritorious monk, and that if they found themselves in Singhburi Province, they should go visit him and pay respects.

Look Om Nuea Tao LP Sanguan Wat Phai Pan Mer


Kata for Luang Por Sanguan & His Amulets

Kata (Incantation/Prayer) for amulets of Luang Por Sanguan;

Idti Bpi So Pa Ka Waa Sam Maa Sam Put To Na Mo Put Taa Ya Idti Bpaara Mi Dtaa Dting Saa Idti Sap Pan Ya Maaka Dtaa Idti Po Ti Ma Nu Bpa Dto Idti Bpi So Ja Dtae Na Mo

Kon Tang Hlaay Rak Sa Maa Ka Dtaa So Taa Ya Om Sri Sri Sawad Jaroen – Hnaa Guu Ngaam Hmuean Pra Jantr Muea Wan Pen Bukkon Hen Rak Kon Hen Kon Tak Guu Kun Keuy Dueay Decha Pra Putta Jao Dtrat Waa

Aewam Mae Sudtang Aegang Sa Ma Yang Pa Ka Waa Pitsawaat Hlong Hlai Pitsamay Naeb Nuea Jai Jidtr Kid Teung Klao Kleung Winyaa Wichaa Ja Ra Na Sam Bpan No Ya Taa So Sap Pae Cha Naa Pa Huu Cha Naa

Bpi Maedtaa Bpi Garunaa – Na Maedtaa Mo Garunaa Put Bpen Ti Rak Taa Hai Hen Prajaks Ya Hai Yin Dee Ya Han Dta Waa Taa Mao Mua Put Paa Dtua Ao Ma Haa Guu Mo Som Suu Na Yoo Duay Jon Dtua Dtaay

Idt Thii Hi Bpuu Chi Dtang Sap Pa Sukh Khang Ja Ma Haa Laa Pang Sap Pa Gro Tang Wi Naas San Dti Saa Ra Pad Sa Dtruu Wi Naas San Dti

Om La Luay Ma Haa La Luay Krai Hen Hnaa Guu Gor Ngong Nguay Jong Jai Rak Tak Praa Say On La Mai Ma Haa Guu A Sang Wi Su Lo Bu Sa Pu Pa Na Ma Pa Ta Iswaa Su Ma A U Jidt Dtang Waa Maa Ni Maa

Phra Pidta Mekasit LP Nak

The Phra Pidta of LP Nak is a highly revered amulet created by the late great Thai monk Luang Phor Nak of Wat Huay Jorake temple in Nakhon Pathom, Thailand. The Phra Pidta, also known as “the closed-eye Buddha,” is a representation of the Lord Buddha in deep meditation, entering the state of Nirodha, and is believed to bring blessings of protection, good luck, and wealth to the wearer.

Pra Pid Ta Luang Pu Nak Wat Huay Jorake

The Phra Pidta amulet created by LP Nak was made usually in Nuea Mekasit alcemical metal, but also in sacred loha chanuan bronze and other brazen metal mixtures (less often seen). I is said that LP Nak himself was an adept master of alchemical metallurgy, and the Wicha Pra Pidta. It found in medium and small sizes (Pim Lek & Pim Yai) and has various models sch as the Pra Pid Ta Hoo Gradtay ‘Rabbit Ears’ model. It is believed that the Phra Pidta amulet of LP Nak has the power to protect its wearer from harm, bring good luck, and attract wealth and prosperity. Some of the Pra Pid Ta of Luang Pu Nak possess hand inscriptions scratched onto the surface of the metal, with Khom Agkhara and Sacred Yant.

Phra Pidta amulet represents a meditating Buddha entering into the state of Nirodha. Nirodha is the third of the Buddha’s Four Noble Truths and refers to the attainment of the cessation of suffering. The image of a meditating Buddha is representative of the amulet’s ability to bring peace and block out all forms of inauspicious events and bad luck, protect against all dangers and black magic. The amulet is believed to have the power to block out negative energy and to protect the wearer from harm due to the reputation of the creator and his spiritual energy.

Luang Pu Nak was a well-known Thai Buddhist monk and the abbot of Wat Huay Jorake temple in Nakhon Pathom, Thailand. He was well-known for his spiritual teachings and wisdom, as well as his ability to craft powerful amulets. His reputation as a powerful spiritual leader, combined with his ability to craft powerful amulets, ensures that his legacy lives on, and his amulets are highly sought after. He died in 1959, but his teachings and amulets are still revered and respected by many Thais and people all over the world.

Luang Pu Nak, of Wat Huay Jorake in Nakhon Pathom

Many people in Thailand and around the world believe that the Phra Pidta amulet of LP Nak is particularly powerful for Kong Grapan/Klaew Klaad Protection Magic, due to the reputation his Pidta developed over the years as many stories of lifesaving miracles were recounted by devotees who wore the Pidta of LP Nak. LP Nak was known for his deeply spiritual teachings, and his ability to create very powerful amulets, and many people believe that his amulets possess his spiritual mind energy even after his passing. The Phra Pidta amulet of LP Nak is also highly sought after by collectors and those interested in Thai Buddhism and culture. Many people consider it a valuable possession and it is often passed down from generation to generation as a family heirloom amulet.

The Phra Pidta amulet of LP Nak is a highly revered and powerful amulet created by the late Thai monk Luang Phor Nak of Wat Huay Jorake temple in Nakhon Pathom, Thailand. It is believed to bring blessings of protection, good luck, and wealth to the wearer, and is highly sought after by collectors and those interested in Thai Buddhism and culture. The reputation of LP Nak as a powerful spiritual leader, and his ability to create powerful amulets, makes this amulet particularly valuable and powerful.

Luang Pu Nak, was a Thai Buddhist monk who lived in the 19th- 20th century. He was the abbot of Wat Huay Jorake temple in Nakhon Pathom, Thailand. He was born in 2358 BE (1884) and passed away in 2452 BE (1972). Luang Pu Nak was known for his great compassion and spiritual wisdom, and was a great giver of spiritual teachings, as well as his skill in creating powerful amulets. He was highly respected by the local community and by other monks in Thailand. He was also known for his generosity and mercy, and his dedication to helping others.

During his tenure as abbot, he worked to strengthen the spiritual community at Wat Huay Jorake and to provide guidance and support to the local population. In addition to his work as an abbot, Luang Pu Nak was known for his skill in creating powerful amulets. He was able to create amulets using various materials, including clay, metal, and even human bone. His amulets were believed to possess spiritual power and provide protection to the wearer. They were often inscribed with sacred texts or mantras, and were highly sought after by the local population and by collectors. Luang Pu Nak’s amulets are very highly valued in the present day, and many people in Thailand and around the world believe that they possess spiritual power. His amulets are often passed down from generation to generation as a family heirloom, and are considered a valuable possession.

Luang Pu Nak may have passed away long ago, but his legacy continues to be felt in Thailand and around the world. He is remembered as a wise and compassionate spiritual leader, and his amulets are still highly sought after by aficionados, faithful devotees, collectors, and those interested in Thai Buddhism and Thai culture. To this very day, the lineage of abbots of Wat Huay Jorake still make and release Phra Pidta amulets of the Wicha passed down to them through a constant succession in the magical lineage of Luang Pu Nak. The Phra Pidta amulet of LP Nak, is believed to be particularly powerful because it is believed to possess the magical energy of the monk who created it. As Luang Pu Nak is considered a highly respected and powerful spiritual leader, it is believed that his Pidta amulets will always possess his spiritual energy even after his passing, without ever fading. Thew Pidta Mekasit amulet, is considered the most famous and powerful amulet created by Luang Pu Nak.

Old Photo of Luang Pu Nak Wat Huay Jorake

 

Background Info on Phra Pidta

Since very early times in Thailand, Pra Pid Ta amulets, as well as Pra Pid Ta in the shape of Pha Yant and Bucha sculptures, have been made as objects of adoration and protection. Using the Buddhist sculpture and art that was accessible at the time, the artisans of that era developed a variety of styles and interpretations. Various Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, or Deities are fashioned into the posture of Pra Pid ta, or Pid Tawarn (meaning “closing the orifices”), to create the Pid ta posture (‘Pid Ta’ means “covering the eyes”). Pid Tawarn can seal 7, or 9 orifices (the number 7 is referred to as Pra Pid Sadtatawarn, while the number 9 is known as Pra Pid Navatawarn). The Phra Pidta amulet, also known as “the closed-eye Buddha,” is believed to bring blessings of protection, good luck, and wealth to the wearer.

Pra Pid Ta Maekasit Pim Hoo Gradtay Luang Phu Nak Wat Huay Jorakahae
The Phra Pidta amulet, represents a meditating monk entering into the state of Nirodha. Nirodha is the third of the Buddha’s Four Noble Truths and it refers to the attainment of the cessation of suffering. In Buddhist teachings, Nirodha is understood as the state of being where all mental defilements, such as ignorance, greed, and hatred, have been completely eliminated. This state is reached through the practice of meditation and the cultivation of wisdom, and it is considered the ultimate goal of Buddhism.

Base of Pra Pid Ta Maekasit Pim Hoo Gradtay Luang Phu Nak

The third of the four noble truths according to Buddhist tradition is defined as Nirodha Sacca (also spelt Nirodha Sacca in Pali; Nirodha Satya in Sanskrit). Sacca denotes “truth” or “reality,” whereas Nirodha means cessation or extinction. Therefore, the translation of nirodha sacca is generally “truth of cessation” or “truth of the cessation of suffering.” It explicitly refers to the cessation of Dukkha (suffering) and its causes; the resultant experience is defined as nirvana. Nirodha can indicate a variety of things, such as release, cessation, extinction, the end of dukkha, and “control or restraint.” The cessation of all unsatisfactory experiences and their causes in a way that prevents them from occurring again is what Nirodha Sacca means. It is their elimination, complete absence, cessation, and ceasing from existing.

Rear Face Pra Pid Ta Maekasit Pim Hoo Gradtay Luang Phu Nak Wat Huay Jorakahae

The image of a meditating Buddha entering Nirodha, is representative of the amulet’s ability to bring peace and block out all forms of inauspicious events and bad luck. It is believed that by wearing the Phra Pidta amulet, the wearer will be protected against all dangers and black magic. The amulet is believed to have the power to block out negative energy and to protect the wearer from harm. Famouls for their Kong Grapan, Metta, Klaew Klaad, and Maha Lap Magic.

Kata Pra Pid Ta

Namo Puttassa Kawambadtissa Namo Tammassa Kawambadtissa Namo Sangkassa Kawambadtissa Sukha Sukha Warang Na Mo Puttaaya Ma A U Tugkhang Anijjang Anatta Jewa


Khunphaen Bai Sema LP Tim

Pra Khun Phaen Pong Prai Kumarn Nuea Wan Plai Dam Pim Bai Sema Amulet – Luang Phu Tim Issarigo, Wat Laharn Rai (Rayong)

This amulet, is a classic original Khun Phaen Bai Sema early era design, which is extremely rare, and known only to those who have studied the amulets of Luang Phu Tim with great fervor, and to those older devotees of the area around Wat Laharn Rai. This amulet comes with Certificate series No 1449 of the 11th August 2562 BE Luead Ban Kaay Luang Phu Tim Amulet Conservation Association Meeting. The amulet was entered for certification, but not competition, due to lack of other competitors with the same amulet (This was the only one in the whole show).

Certificate Pra Khun Phaen Pim Bai Sema Luang Phu Tim

This exhibit allows viewing of all the fine details of the design, and is visibly authentic to the naked eye. The Muan Sarn Sacred Powder Clay is Highly Attractive to the Eye. An amulet of great beauty, and rarity, and in the highly preferred, and rare to find black Plai Dam powders, for serious collectors/devotees of the amulets of Luang Phu Tim. Perhaps a once in a lifetime chance to find this extremely rare Pim Bai Sema.

This exhibit is in excellent condition and well kept, with highly refined details and features, and most certainly worthy of show in the allocated competitions of its genre. The surface texture of the Muan Sarn Sacred Powders has developed the classic fluffy appearance that reveals high Pong Prai Kumarn content within the black Pong Wan Plai Dam Sacred clay.

Pra Khun Phaen Pim Bai Sema Luang Phu Tim


Our proprietor Ajarn Spencer, states that this is the first and only exhibit he ever managed to find, during his years collecting and studying in the Chonburi-Rayong area around Wat Laharn Rai, and that he considers it perhaps the rarest one he has had to seek out. This Pim is a very well preserved exhibit, of a highly sought after Pra Niyom Master Class Amulet, that is now extremely rare to find, since the massive revival in interest in Luang Phu Tim’s amulets, after the truth of his early amulet editions, and the now famous Pra Khun Phaen Pong Prai Kumarn 2515 BE Edition ‘forbidden history’ amulets were revealed to the Public.

Most of the amulets of Luang Phu Tim which were previously untalked of, and unheard of, due to lack of documentation till recently, have been snapped up during recent years, since their dramatic discovery and appearance in the international public eye.

It is very rare to find Luang Phu Tim’s Nuea Wan Plai Dam black powder Khun Phaen amulets, because many people take a great preference to the appearance of the Khun Phaen in black color, and more so, because of the famously powerful magic found within Pong Plai Dam Black Sacred Magical Earths, which is also mysteriously magnetic. Nuea Wan Plai Dam is known for both power of attraction, and Kong Grapan invincibility magic.

Yant Ha on Rear Face of Pra Khun Phaen Pim Bai Sema Luang Phu Tim

This all-time classic Pra Khun Phaen Pong Prai Kumarn of the Great Luang Phu Tim, of Wat Laharn Rai, is one of the most famous amulets of all time, and highly renowned for its true power to bring prosperity, good business, power of attraction, and mercy charm to the wearer. The reason this amulet became so world famous and popular, even in the time when Luang PhuTim was still alive, is because everybody who owned one, recounted that business and personal success and prosperity had increased constantly and steadily since wearing the amulet.

Luang Phu made other editions throughout the years, and most definitely made between 2505 BE, right up to his passing in 2518 BE. The early era and especially the 2515 BE Pra Khun Phaen Pong Prai Kumarn edition, are now the most preferred of all, overtaking the 2517 BE ‘Block Raek’ series, which is now considered by most to have been made by conmen. We must however add, that the official document of permission signed by Luang Phu Tim for the Bangkokian Association Owners, did list all the famous amulets we know from this edition, but that the Pra Khun Phaen was not on the list, and omitted. This means that Luang Phu gave permission for them to make (and take most back to Bangkok with them to monopolize).

Pra Khun Phaen Pim Bai Sema with Certificate

We believe that Luang Phu Tim began making amulets at least 35 years before he passed away (which would be around 2483-2485 BE), as most Master Monks begin distributing their amulets around age 50 if not long before (usually long before), and it is not credible to believe the Bangkokian Monopolists, that Luang Phu Tim only made Pra Khun Phaen amulets in 2517, the final year before he passed away (Impossible!). This is underlined by the fact that there is photographic evidence that Luang Phu Tim was already a notionally acclaimed Master, invited as one of the 245 top masters to bless amulets in the Wat Prasat 2506 BE 4th biggest blessing ceremony in the history of Thai Buddhism, and many other important ceremonies in the years from 2500 BE onwards.

It is hence impossible that if Luang Phu Tim was already being asked to assist with other Great Masters ike Luang Phu To Wat Pradoo Chimplee, Luang Por Jong, Por Tan Klai, Luang Por Ngern Wat Don Yai Horm, and the like, that he would not already have attained fame for empowerment with his own amulets beforehand. It is merely that the bangkokian Monopokist showroom owners and book publishers, only first ever heard news and traveled to Wat Laharn Rai when it was already almost too late, in the final year of Luang Phu’s life. This is also proved by the fact that these Bangkokian 2518 BE-Only monopolists publish books showing Luang Phu Tim’s first edition Samanasak Monk Coin, from 2510 BE, as he was given a Royally Decreed Title of Pra Kroo, which is an act of State Recognition of his merits and a raising of status to be a Royally Accepted and Decreed Monk.

Rear Face Pra Khun Phaen Pim Bai Sema with Certificate

Hence, if Luang Phu Tim was elevated to a Royal Decree status in 2510 BE, and count were made to celebrate the occasion, how can the Bangkokian Monopolists dare to claim that Luang Phu Tim only ever made amulets in 251`7, and that the only Pra Khun Phaen he made were in 2517, the last year of his life. This makes no sense, considering, the reason the Bangkokians sponsored the 2517 BE edition, was because Luang Phu’s fame for his mastery of Wicha Pra Khun Phaen Pong Prai Kumarn had reached their ears.

For it to reach their ears sitting on their butts in Bangkok, it seems to have taken at least 17 to 35 years at least for them to actually get the wax out of their ears. Lazy traders in lazy seats in lazy Bangkok showrooms. They do not travel all the time, and they were not at the temple of Wat Laharn Rai through all the years Luang Phu was there. These Bangkokains merely turned up in Luang Phu’s final year and sponsored an edition, and used book publishing to suppress knowledge of the previous editions they never got to monopolize (by buying them all and waiting till they get rare, sitting on them to speculate).

The Pra Khun Phaen Pong Prai Kumarn is a preferred choice of both the wise investor and devotee, as well as the perfect choice for those Devotees who seek the immense power of Luang Phu Tim’s now Legendary amulets. The Muan Sarn Sacred Powders of the Khun Phaen Pong Prai Kumarn Luang Phu Tim, are renowned for their power, made from the skullbone of a Hoeng Prai. Luang Phu Tim’s Pra Khun Phaen Pong Prai Kumarn, Pim Yai, and Pim Lek amulets are amongst the rarest and most highly sought after amulets in Thailand, and are very difficult to encounter, due to having been made in small number editions, which is nowhere near enough to provide for the masses of devotees around the world who seek such an amulet as this.

Pra Khun Phaen Pim Bai Sema Amulet in Box

One can see a very fluffy and rich texture of the clay visibly on the surface of the amulet, in reaction with the Muan Sarn Sacred Powders. It is a part of the amulet appreciation society expert’s method of authentication to examine and study the appearance of how the Muan Sarn Sacred Powder develops in surface texture, tonality and porosity of the surface, as well as the appearance of Luang Phu Tim’s famous Pong Prai Kumarn which rises up and through the surface.

We ourselves feel that all of Luang Phu Tim’s amulets are equally Sacred and Powerful in their own way, regardless of which edition or which temple he blessed them at, but we do, as do all Amulet Appreciation Fanatics, recognise the categories of preference within the hierarchies of different editions, which is for us one of the more subtle and fascinating parts of the study of high end amulets within the collector scene, and part of the fine art of learning how to recognise and value Sacred Amulets of High Preference and Rarity.

The Pra Khun Phaen Pong Prai Kumarn Luang Phu Tim amulet, has has been one of the most popular amulets in the whole Pantheon of Thai Buddhist Amulets of the last century, and of all time, and is now almost impossible to encounter commonly anywhere in any amulet emporium, except for the most elite showrooms, and at elevated prices. This Pra Pra Khun Phaen Pong Prai Kumarn Pim Bai Sema, is even rarer than the Pra Khun Phaen 15, and a highly desirable exhibit, that is among the rarest amulets in the pantheon of this master.

The Sacredness of the Pra Khun Phaen Pong Prai Kumarn is legendary and unquestioned in Thailand, and its magical power is commonly accepted by all. The Muan Sarn Sacred Powders of the Pra Khun Phaen Pong Prai Kumarn are considered to be amongst the most powerful powders to empower amulets in existence. This amulet is a wonderful opportunity for devotees who seek the true power of a world class amulet from a world class Master-Monk, and a wonderful Ongk Kroo reference study exhibit to peruse under the eye loupe. The amulet is a perfect and authentic study material, to train the eyes as to the appearance of the Muan Sarn and Surface textures of the Classic amulets of Luang Phu Tim Hence, the amulet is also a perfect ‘Ongk Kroo’ reference study material for students of the Pantheon, and will increase your chances of spotting an essential rarity at the right price, and without danger of risking a fakery.

The making of the Muan Sarn Sacred Pong Prai Kumarn powders Luang Phu Tim, came from the Wicha which Luang Phu had inherited through apprenticeship form one of his high Kroo Ba Ajarn, Kroo Ba Sangkh Tao, who was also his true Uncle. Part of the formula included Pong Prai Maha Phuudt, which was made from the Skull of a male Kumarn who died in the Womb, and who died on a Saturday and was cremated on a Tuesday. This is part of the ancient Khmer Necromantic Formula for Authentic Powerful Prai Occult Magic, as practiced in Ancient Times. It is said that Pra Kroo Sangkh Tao’s Wicha Akom was so powerful that when he spat on the floor, the floor would crack where his spit would fall.

Due to the fact that Monks are not allowed to seek and find this Sacred and Extremely Powerful Necromantic Substance, Luang Phu would perform Korb Kroo Initiation for protection against Black Magic and the Phuudtaa Spirit Phantoms, so they could go forth to seek and find the substances to donate to him for the making of the Pong Prai Kumarn. The Initiated Lay Devotees and Apprentices to his sorcery, would then wait for the news of the right circumstances of death of Kumarn Ghosts, and go out to collect the substances and prepare them as instructed with the Wicha. They would seek the permission of the relatives of the dead, to obtain the substances to enable the ghosts of the deceased to receive merits to free them from their Karmic residues by donation of their mortal remains to be made into amulets.

They would receive the ceremonial ritual liberation of their souls from Luang Phu Tim, who would speak with the spirits of the dead to receive their acknowledgement for the process of transformation through the Nibbana Sutra, and the Muan Sarn would then be prepared according to the Dtamra Saiyasart of Necromancy, to make the Pong Prai Kumarn.

Luang Phu instructed his apprentices and the relatives of the Funerals to take care not to incinerate the whole skeleton, but to keep the skulls to bring to Luang Phu to use them for the making of the Pong Prai Kumarn. This is one of the reasons why his Pong Prai Kumarn is so powerful, because it does not contain the skeleton bone powders, rather, only those of the skulls. As a result, Luang Phu Tim’s Pong Prai Kumarn has been recorded by experience of devotees to posses the highest Maha Pokasap Power of all Pong Prai Kumarn ever made, with Immense Metta Maha Niyom and Klaew Klaad Power, to induce Mercy Charm, Attract Lucky Fortunes (e.g. Lottery Winnings), and to Protect from Deadly Accidents and Disasters.

Luang Phu Tim Issarigo, is of course not only one of the most highly acclaimed and sought after Guru Monks for his amulets, he is the holder of the highest esteem in Thai Buddhist amulet history for Pong Prai Kumarn powders. Luang Phu Tim, is Internationally Acclaimed, for his famous Pra Khun Phaen Pong Prai Kumarn, and Look Om powder balls. As to the classic ‘Rian’ type coin image amulets which have become all time favorites, and eternally, world famous classic amulets of the high end variety. His Rian Jaroen Porn, and Rian Nakprok Paed Rorp are among the most highly sought after coin amulets of all.

Since his passing, his devotees and apprenticed monks, have now become the world’s top living masters for the making of Pra Khun Phaen Pong Pra Kumarn, and literally dozens of encyclopedic books, have been printed, documenting both this great master monk, and his classic amulets of high esteem. Buddhist monk coins with his image and others with Buddha images and other deities and imagery are amongst the most highly collected amulets and most expensive of all of the great Luang Phu Tim. He has various direct lineage apprentices, Who are continuing to progress and spread his most powerful and world-famous Wicha.
Of all of these masters, certainly the most famous, preferred and highly respected Looksit, was Luang Por Sakorn, of Wat Nong Grub, who is also now deceased, and whose amulets are fast becoming just as highly sought after. Following this Master one could possibly estimate the great Luang Phu Sin, of Wat Laharn Yai, Luang Por Rat of Wat Pha Hwaay, Luang Por Foo of Wat Bang Samak, and Pra Ajarn Somkid, of Wat Beung Tata (Rayong).

Kata Pra Khun Phaen Prai Kumarn Luang Por Tim

Puttang Ārātanānang Tammang Ārātanānang Sangkang Ārātanānang

Na Maedtaa Ja Mahaa Raachaa Taewiraacha Budtra Dtraa Budtra Dtrii Sa Ma Na Praahm Chiitaasaa Taasii Grasadtrii Paab Raacha Idthii Naarii Sappa Aehi Much-Chi Sappang Sappa Grotang Winaasandti Bpiyo Taewa Manussaanang Bpiyo Prahmma Namudt-dtamo Bpiyo Naaka Subannaanang Bpinintriyang Namaa Mihang Wikring Karae


Pra Sivali Luang Phu Hmun

Presenting a rarely-seen Master-Class Amulet of the Great Luang Phu Hmun; the Muan Sarn Sacred Powders Variety, the Pra Sivali Ruay Tan Jai Pim See Liam Hlang Yant – Nuea Pong Puttakun Pasom Wan 2543 BE. Only about 3000 amulets were made in this series, which considering the popularity of Luang Phu Hmun’s amulets and the passage of time since their release, means that almost all of them already reside with devotees who refuse to part with them.

Pra Sivali LP Hmun 2543 BE Ruay Tan Jai Edition

This is hence, a rare chance to admire the highly prized limited edition Pra Sivali Hlang Yant amulet. of LP Hmun Tidtasilo (Wat Ban Jan), in Nuea Pong Pasom Wan. This is a very perfectly well preserved exhibit, which was released during the famous 2543 BE ‘Ruay Tan Jai’ (Rich as Your Heart Desires) edition, at Wat Pha Nong Lom.

Rear Face Pra Sivali Amulet LP Hmun 2543 BE Ruay Tan Jai Edition


The front face of the amulet depicts Pra Sivali (also called ‘Pra Chimplee’ in Thai Buddhist Etymology), carrying a Glod Umbrella and Alms-Bowl, on Tudong, wandering through the forest.

Pra Sivali LP Hmun 2543

The Rear Face of the amulet has a Sacred Yant embossed upon it, with the Sacred Kata Hua Jai Heart Mantra of Pra Sivali, in Ancient Khmer Sanskrit (Khom); ‘NA CHAA LEE DTI’. Below the Yant, are the four elements invoked, with the syllables ‘NA MA PA TA’

Yant on Rear Pra Sivali LP Hmun 2543

Yant on Rear Pra Sivali LP Hmun 2543


Kata Phra Sivali 7 Day Chanting คาถาพระฉิมพลี๗วัน

Luang Phu Hmun was born in the year 2437 BE, and was ordained as a young boy aged 14 into the Sangha, as a Samanera Novice. He was later then ordained as a fully fledged Bhikkhu, when he came of age, in the year 2460 BE. He remained Ordained throughout his life.

Luang Phu Hmun Wat Ban Jan
Luang Phu Hmun was a Maha Thaera Guru Monk of great age and who received Great reverence and Respect from the people of Tambon Ban Jan for his Diligence and Purity in practicing the Vinaya as a Buddhist Monk.

His predictions and instructions for ceremonial empowerment of amulets after his physical death, have been followed to the letter since his passing, for he gave special instructions to inform as to when and how he would return with his spiritual presence to empower amulets posthumously.
His Miracle Powers are Legendary, with so many stories of Miraculous events related to this Monk, who has seen the Reign of Five Kings in his Lifetime. For this reason he is known as the ‘Pra Maha Thaera Ha Phaen Din’ (Great Senior Master-Monk of 5 Kingdoms)

Luang Phu passed away. on the 11th March of the year 2546 BE, at the age of 109 Years old, after 87 years in the Sangha, serving Buddhism throughout almost his complete lifetime.

LP Moon Wat Ban Jan

Luang Por MoonIt is said, that just before the moment of his passing, LP Hmun was heard to recite these words;

“Whoever wears my amulets, and has an ethical life andf profession, will see their assets increase steadily, have luck and good fortunes in Busines. Gain fame and respect in the profession, and high likeability socially. The Devas will smile kindly upon you and protect you, and point the way forward to success and happiness.

Luang Phu Hmun Tidtasilo Wat Ban Jan

But these blessings will only come to those who do good, think good, and have good intention, and respect the Buddhist Precepts”.

The word ‘Hmun’ means to turn and increase (revolve). Luang Phu Hmun always foretold that those who Bucha his amulets, would turn their luck and fortunes around, and increase their Business Success.

Luang Pu Hmun (LP Moon), of Wat Ban Jan

Luang Phu is known to have foretold. that those who Bucha his amulets will be protected from ‘Dtaay Hoeng (premature deadly accidents), and that the Devas will Protect the wearer of his amulets.

Bucha to Luang Phu Hmun. should be performed on a Thursday, and should include offerings of;

  • 16 Incense stick, 2 candles (lit), white flowers, or one puang malai garland.
  • Hmak Plū Betel-Areca Nut with chewing paste (5 or 16 portions).
  • A glass of sweet drink such as fizzy drinks,
  • One roasted catfish, some rice or sticky rice, or fermented rice, or even steamed rice pudding.

Luang Phu Hmun Tidtasilo

Kam Ārātanā Buchā Luang Phu Hmun Tidtasīlō

  1. Namō Dtassa Pakawadtō Arahadtō Sammā Samputtassa
  2. Namō Dtassa Pakawadtō Arahadtō Sammā Samputtassa
  3. Namō Dtassa Pakawadtō Arahadtō Sammā Samputtassa

Luang Phu Hmun Tidtasīlō Ma A U Luang Phu Hmun Tidtasīlō U A Ma

Kata Bucha Luang Phu Hmun

Dtua Gū Lūk Pra Putta Ongk Krū Sit Tudong Ong Āj Mai Bpramāt Krū Pob Roi Gom Dū Jer Krū Grāb Hwai

Kata Bucha Luang Phu Hmun (L.P. Moon) Chanting Tutorial

Presenting an extremely well preserved, finely detailed, and immensely Rare amulet of the Great Luang Por Jong of Wat Na Tang Nok; Pra Nang Kwak Loi Ongk statuette, for powerful ‘Kaa Khaay’ Business Success, ‘Maha Sanaeh’ magic to Attract Customers, ‘Maha Lap’ Lucky Fortunes, and ‘Metta Mahaniyom’ Mercy Charm. The amulet is cast from Sacred Bronze (Samrit), and is styled in ancient fashion, forged using ancient alchemy.

The Nang Kwak amulet of Luang Por Jong, is an immensely rare acquisition for the true Devotee of Luang Por Jong, and an irresistible exhibit for any truly avid collector of this Master, and for those who seek the perfect amulet to increase their business earnings and customers, and improve their charm, business and social skills.

Nang Kwak Nuea Samrit 2490 BE Luang Por Jong Front Viiew

Luang Por Jong made amulets between the years 2483, to 2507 BE, after which Luang Por passed away in the year 2508 BE. Luang Por Jong, was one of the previous generation of attained Masters, of National and International Fame. The Mae Nang Kwak amulets of lp Jong are considered amongst the top 5 Mae nang kwak amulets of all Masters, along with Luang Phu Bun (Wat Klang Bang Gaew), Kroo ba Chum (Wat Wang Mui), Luang Por Te (Wat Sam Ngam), and Luang Por Im (Wat Hua Khao)

Known for his Kong Grapan Chadtri Klaew Klaad protective amulets handed out to soldiers during the Indochina Wars. His Pla Tapian Maha Lap Kaa Khaay amulets are also renowned for their ability to instigate good commerce and prolific sales quotas with sales persons.

Luang Por Jong Wat Na Tang Nok

Luang Por Jong was one of the Great Guru Masters of the Ayuttaya Province, whose powers of Kong Grapan Chadtri, Klaew Klaad, and Maha Amnaj Serm Yos Magic was highly favored with high ranking officers and successful leaders of Adminstrative Professions. He was famous for many different amulets, and released many, including the Takrut Hnaa Phaag Suea (Tiger Forehead Skin Yantra Scroll), the Pla Tapian Koo, and his Many Sacred Powder Amulets, such as this Pra Somdej Bailan from the Indo-China War Era.

Nang Kwak Nuea Samrit 2490 BE Luang Por Jong right side View

His Guru Monk Coin amulets are highly sought after and revered, and have a well documented ‘Dtamra’ (Catalogue of the Pantheon), allowing for collectors to easily authenticate and research the origins of these amulets. His Magic Ring Amulets, Pra Somdej and other Sacred Powder Votive Tablets, and Powerful Takrut are famous as they are rare to find. Luang Por Jong’s Pla Tapian Maha Pokasap Lap Kaa Khaay Gold-Silver Fish amulets, are also renowned worldwide, for their ability to instigate good commerce and prolific sales quotas with sales persons.

Nang Kwak Goddess of Luck Luang Por Jong 2490

The Legend of the Ghost Soldiers

Thailand sent nearly 40,000 volunteer soldiers to South Vietnam to serve alongside the Free World Forces in the conflict, but unlike the other foreign participants, the Thais came armed with historical and cultural knowledge of the region. Blending the methodologies of cultural and military history, as well as their mysterious Buddha-Magic, as was seen by the foreign soldiers who saw the Thai Military wearing amulets, who were shot down, and who stood up again unscratched, and continued fighting as if they were bulletproof. This caused the alliedf forces to give the Thai Soldiers the name ‘Taharn Phii’ meaning ‘Ghost Soldiers’. This legend became well known and talked about with the western allies, amny of whome beseeched their Thai allies to bring them to a master monk for protective amulets for themselves.

Luang Por Jong is counted along with the other Great Masters Luang Por Jong (Wat Bang Grabao), Luang Por Chaeng (Wat Bang Pang), Luang Por Opasi (Asrom Bang Mot), Luang Por Kong and Ajarn Chum Chai Kiree, as well as the temple of Wat Sutat, to have provided the most powerful miraculous amulets to the Thai Military to protect them from danger and death during battle. The Thai volunteers in their wartime encounters with American allies, were often seen to be hit by bullets, and stand up again unhurt, which caused the Thai soldiers to earn the nickname ‘Taharn Phii’, meaning ‘Ghost Soldiers’.

Luang Por Jong of Wat Na Tang Nok was one of the great Guru Masters of the Ayuttaya Province, in line with the Great Luang Por Parn of Wat Bang Nom Kho, and is one of the Great Masters who assisted the Thai Military with powerful Kong Grapan Chadtri and Klaew Klaad amulets during the Indochina Wars. Luang Por Jong was a Highly Attained Master in both Worldly Deeds of Goodness and Self Renunciation, as well as in the Dhamma Path. His Great Fame and Honorable Status has survived more than half a century, and who is remembered as one of the Greatest Masters of His Time, and as one of the Greatest Masters of the Ayuttaya Lineage.

Nang Kwak Nuea Samrit 2490 BE Luang Por Jong left side View

Luang Por Jong was born with the name ‘Jong’ into a farmer family in the village of Na Mai, in Bang Sai Municipality, of the Province of Ayuttaya. HIs Father was called my Yord, and his Mother was called Mrs. Khlip. Luang Por Jong had two younger siblings (one brother and one sister). His younger brother was called Nil, and his little sister was called Bplik, who was the youngest of the three. It is not known exactly which date Luang Por Jong was born, for there is no official documentation of his birth. But it is stated in his family lineage, that he was born during the time that King Rama 5 was ruling Siam, on a Thursday of the year of the monkey on the 8th Lunar Phase. This, when calculated from knowing the Year of Monkey during the Reign of King Rama 5, within Luang Por Jongs childhood, would mean he would have been born on the 6th of March 2415 BE. During his childhood he displayed strong leanings to remain in solitary, and even when his parents would take him to the local Lige theatre shows, he would distance himself from the crowd of spectators and watch from a distance. He was never one to socialise or look for attention. Luang Por Jong was ordained in 2435 BE at Wat Na Tang Nork temple in Ayuttaya, and was given the ordained name of Jong Puttassaro with the Abbot of Wat Na Tang Nork as his Pra Anusawanajarn (Luang Por Po). Luang Por Po noticed that Luang Por Jong, despite being weak of body and prone to illness, was excellent in his mental capacity and learned the Khom Agkhara Sanskrit perfectly in a very short time. It became noticed by the local devotess and by Ajarn Po himself that Luang Por Jong was showing wisdom and ability in Wicha Akom Sorcery that was far beyond his age.

Luang Por Jong, Ancient Master Monk of Wat Na Tang Nok

In no time at all, Luang Por Jong was given every single facet of the Wicha from his Kroo Ba Ajarn Luang Por Po, and became a Master Sorceror in his own right, and a great Dhamma Practitioner and Teacher to the local Folk. His trajectory followed on from that, and he never stopped advancing, becoming one of the Greatest Sorceror Monks of his Era, until his passing in the year 2508 BE. Luang Por Jong remains one of the most famous Masters of Indochina Wartime Era for his Powerful Kong Grapan Chadtri, Klaew Klaad, Maha Lap, Kaa Khaay and Metta Maha Niyom Magic.

Thai Version of Nang Kwak

There is also the Thai Occult Legend of Nang Kwak, which gives a different account of the origins of Lady Nang Kwak, which goes like this;

Nang Kwak is the daughter of ‘Phu Jao Khao Khiaw’ (meaning ‘Grandfather Lord of the Green Mountain – Khao Khiaw could also mean ‘Green Horns’). Phu Jao Khao Khiaw was a Lord of the Jadtu Mahaa Raachiga realm (one of the lower levels of Heaven – an Asura realm of giants and monster beings). His other name is ‘Pra Panasabodee’, and he is the Lord of the forest and places where wild plants grow. In that time, there was an Asura demon called Taw Gog Khanag (otherwise known as ‘Taw Anurach’). Taw Gog Khanag was a good friend of Phu Jao Khao Khiaw, who had been attacked by ‘Pra Ram’ (the name of Rama in the Thai Ramakian – adapted from the Indian Ramayana Epic), who had thrown a Gog tree at him which pierced his chest and carried him through space to be pinned to the side of ‘Pra Sumen’ (Mount Meru). In addition, Pra Ram cursed him with the following magic spell; ‘Until your descendants weave a Civara monks robe from lotus petals, and offer it to Pra Sri Ariya Maedtrai (Maitreya – the future Buddha), your curse will not be lifted’.

Nang Kwak Luang Por Jong Overhead View

After this, Nang Prajant, the daughter of Lord Gog Khanag (Taw Anurach) had to serve her father, spending the days and nights trying to weave a Civara robe from lotus petals, in order to have it ready for offering to Pra Sri Ariya Maedtrai, who will descend to become enlightened in a future age from now.

Because Lord Gog Khanag had to remain cursed and pinned to Pra Sumen, his daughter was in a pretty dire state without her father to help run things.
Because she had to spend all her time weaving the Civara, she had no time to go sell things or make money, nor time to run a shop. When Jao Khao Khiaw heard the news of this, he felt compassion, and sent his daughter Nang Kwak to go stay with her as a companion. Because of the ‘Bunyarit’ (power of her great merit), Nang Kwak caused merchants and rich nobles from around the area to flock to Nang Prajants home and bestow gifts of gold, silver and money on them. Nang Prajant became wealthy and led a comfortable life.

Nang Kwak Luang Por Jong front View

Nang Kwak statues are a very sacred and ancient tradition of Deva worship which Thai Buddhists adopted from Brahmins as they immigrated and came to stay in Siam, long before Buddhism had got a foothold. Due to this, Ajarns of Ancient Times created ‘Kreuang Rang’ (magical effigies) in the likeness of a lady with a shoulder mantle, sitting and beckoning with her waving right hand, inviting you to come and buy her wares. The statues were dressed in the traditional costume, and the Masters would make offerings and chant in meditation, until the statues hand began to wave back and forth, which was the signal that the ritual was successful and complete. Nang Kwak is seen to be prayed to (Bucha), as an altar statue, and also as an amulet, and Pha Yant (Yantra Cloth), and sometimes as powder amulets, and lockets.


Somdej Pai Tong and other Amulets of Luang Por Pring Wat Bang Bakork

Presenting a very rare  Pra Somdej Pai Tong Jet Chan (7 Tiered Dais) Buddha amulet, of the Great Luang Por Pring Intachodto, of Wat Bang Bakork. This exhibit is in extremely fine condition for its extreme age, and has all the ‘Damni’ features of authentication of a true Master Class exhibit of this extremely rare Muan Sarn Sacred Powders amulet. A top Master Class Pra Niyom Category sacred powder amulet of the High End variety, for serious devotees, and collectors of this great master, whose amulets are among the rarest to encounter.Somdej Pai Tong Luang Por Pring

Luang Por Pring Intachodto, was well known to be a ‘Mor Ya’ Traditional Medicine annd Spiritual healing Master. He also had the honor of being Declared a Powerful Adept, by the great Master Monk Luang Phu Sukh, of Wat Pak Klong Makham Tao, and of receiving Kammathāna secrets from the Great Luang Por Parn, of Wat Bang Nom Kho.

A Great Master, whose magic was known in both the 2nd World War and Indo-China wars, as a protective amulet maker of great power. Luang Por Pring was one of the Great Tonburi Masters, whose amulets were highly favored by the miltary and police, and rescue forces, for protective powers during times of war or calamity.

Rear Face Somdej Pai Tong Luang Por Pring, Wat Bang Bakork

The amulets of Luang Por Pring, are renowned for its Kong Grapan Chadtri and Klaew Klaad powers to save lives in extreme dangerous situations. His Ya Wasana Jinda Manee powder amulets are of course well known and highly regarded for prevention of illnesses, and its magical and herbal healing powers, especially since lp Pring was a Master of Herbal medicines, and  sustained the Wicha through the true lineage Wicha of LP Bun (Wat Klang Bang Gaew). This is why we also see the Pra Somdej Pai Tong amulet in similar design from Luang Phu Bun as well, for the Lineage connection is the same.

Luang Por Pring, was one of the various Kroo Ba Ajarn of Grom Luang Chumporn. Even the great Luang Por Parn of Wat Bang Nom Kho came to Wat Bang Bakork to learn the Wicha Look Om from Luang Por Pring. These days the amulets of Luang Por Pring are extremely rare amulets to find anywhere.


Luang Por Pring made many highly preferred amulets in many froms, ranging from Pra Somdej, Look Om, Buddha Images of various postures and styles,Takrut, and Look Om. LP Pring was famous for his Look Om Maha Gan, and Look Om See Chompoo sacred wishing balls, and many other Muan Sarn Sacred Powders amulets. Of course his most prized amulets with his top devotees are his Monk Coins, for the obvious connection with the Guru, through his image.

Somdej Pai Tong Luang Por Pring Macro Close Up 2

But it is perhaps his Look Om, Benjapakee amulets, and Pra Somdej, which are the most seen and talked about, perhaps because of the fact that his coin amulets, were never made in great numbers, and only a couple of editions available, so they are now very rare to find in the present day.

Rear Face Close up Pra Somdej Pai Tong Luang Por Pring Macro Close Up

This is because, less people in general know of their existence, apart from the high-end collectors and devout followers of Luang Por Pring. His Talismanic amulets such as Takrut, are extremely rare and a difficult academic study in themself to authenticate, and require immense diligence to seek out and collect.

The Look Om Luang Por Pring was made mostly in both Gray and Brownish colored Sacred powders, and is an extremely rare and powerful amulet, most highly sought after by devotees of this Genre. In addition, a very small number of Black color, and some of these white colored Look Om are also found in existence, as well as some very rare pink colored models, both of which are most highly preferred of all from this Master along with his grayish ‘Nuea Pong Pasom Toop versions.

 

Some of the varied types of Look Om Luang Por Pring

It is assumed that the Wicha he received from making Pra Somdej according to the formula of Somdej Dto, may have influenced some of his many particular mixtures of Muan Sarn Sacred Powders, especially those used for his Pong Puttakun white versions, which indeed have many aspects which resemble the sacred clay of Pra Somdej Wat Rakang including Pong Bpathamang, Pong Puttakun, Pong Trinisinghae, Pong Ittijae, and Pong Maharach.

It is not every day that one can be lucky enough to encounter a sacred amulet of Luang Por Pring, a Classic Master-Class ‘Rokawinaas’ (Rid all Illnesses), Kong Grapan Chadtri, Klaew Klaad amulet, from a Master Geji Ajarn who carries the status of Kroo Ba Ajarn in Wicha, to the Great Luang Por Parn, of Wat Bang Nom Kho. Powerful Protection from a Niyom Category amulet, of Master-Class Status, of the Great Luang Por Pring.

Somdej Pai Tong Luang Por Pring Wat Bang Bakork

During the Indojin (Indo-China Wartime) 3rd largest blessing ceremony of amulets in the History of Thai Buddhism at Wat Sutat, LP Pring was invited with a host of other master monks, to bless the world famous Pra Kring amulet, of the great Pra Sangkarach (Pae).

Below; Somdej Pra Sangkarach Pae, of Wat Sutat

 

All the Bhikkhus who attended the empowerment ritual of that great historically famous ceremony, inscribed Magical Khom Agkhara Spells onto Sacred Yantra Foils. These sacred plates were smelted and poured into the molds.

When Luang Phor Pring’s Yantra Foil spells were placed inside the smelting furnace to be smelted intosacred ingots along with the other Yantra Foils from other Masters, it is told that it was not possible to get them to melt at that heat. This astonished those who witnessed this, and so Luang Por Pring was asked to assist in helping them to melt.

Rear Face Somdej Pai Tong Luang Por Pring Wat Bang Bakork

Luang Por Pring performed some special incantations, and cast some spells over the sacred furnace, and slowly but surely, the Yantra Foils began to melt and mix with the other Sacred chanuan metals.

Luang Por Pring’s protective magic was famous since around the 2nd World War and Indo-China Wartimes, when a Japanese Base was built nearby to the temple of Wat Bang Bakork. It was believed that lp Pring has made a protective Kata and Magical Shield around the area to protect the temple and the local inhabitants around it. So at that time, many people moved to live in tyhe surrounding area, in the belief that they would be safe from the bombing which was being performed by the Western Forces during that time of Japanese Occupation in Thailand.

Front Side View of Somdej Pai Tong Amulet Luang Por Pring Wat Bang Bakork

Another story of his legendary magical powers, was the fact that the Great Magician and Looksit of Luang Phu Sukh, and Royal Prince, Admiral Grom Luang Chumporn Udomsak, sought out lpo Pring to beseech magical Wicha from him and his tutelage.

Below; Luang Phu Sukh  Wat Pak Klong Makham Tao

Luang Phu Sukh - Wat Pak Klong Makham Tao (Chainat)

 

The legend tells, that LP Pring initiated him fully,and as a gift of Initiation, presented Grom Luang Chumporn with a Ban Neng (forehead of the skull), imbued with the spirit of the Mae Nak Pra Khanong Hoeng Prai Deva Spirit. The very same Mae Nak Pra Khanong which you can see in a shrine at Pra Khanong in Bangkok, on the Sukhumvit Road to this very day.

Rear Side View of Somdej Pai Tong Amulet Luang Por Pring Wat Bang Bakork

Below: Grom Luang Chumporn

Prince Admiral Grom Luang Chumporn Udomsak

This is the very same spirit, who was so famously untamable, due to her anger at her unforeseen early death, and great desire to remain with her still living husband, that was bothering many people in the area. When Grom Luang Chumporn took the Ban Neng to the Palace, and various relatives within the Royal Palace witnessed seeing the ghost.

Pra Somdej Pai Tong Luang Por Pring

It is said that the great Somdej Pra Puttajarn (Dto) Prohmrangsri performed a ritual to subdue the spirit once and for all, by inscribing the forehead bone and inserting a spell to ‘sakot’ (bind) the spirit once and for all.

It is recorded in the diary of Pra Maha Saeni Wongs Na Ayuttaya, who authored the official documentational biography of Somdej Pra Puttajarn (Dto) Prohmrangsri, that, after the passing of Somdej Dto, the Ban Neng Forehead Bone of the Mae Pra Khanong Hoeng Prai Ghost, was handed down to Somdej Pra Puttajarn Tut, who in turn, gave the Ban Neng to Luang Por Pring. Luang Por Pring then, as already told, passed the Ban Neng on to Grom Luang Chumporn.

Luang Por Pring was born on the Lunar Precession of 15 Kam (full moon), on a Sunday the fourth of April, in the year 2412 BE. He was hence born in the Chinese Horoscrope astrological year of the horse. He was ordained as a Samanera Novice Monk at a young age, and was educated at Wat Plab Officially known as Wat Rachasitaram), in Tonburi (then still countryside, but now part of Bangkok).

 

Look Om and other Amulets of Luang Por Pring

He remained ordained as a Samanera, until he reached age 20, in the year 2432. It was here that he began to study and practice Wicha Akom (Buddha Magic), and became adept, for Wat Plab was indeed always one of the main academies of Magical Arts. Wat Plab is known to have been the place where most of the Great master Monks of Olden days we all know and revere went, to develop and test their skills in psychic empowerment. Masters such as Luang Phu Sukh, Luang Por Ngern, Luang Phu To, Somdej Pra Puttajarn (Dto) Prohmrangsri, and the like, all passed the proving grounds of psychic adepthood at Wat Plab.

 

Somdej Pai Tong Luang Por Pring Rear Face from angle

It is said that only Great Masters can pass the test of the proving ground of Magic that is Wat Plab, and is part of where the Great Masters obtained their full cotrol of their powers. It was hear by monks close to Luang Por Pring, thaty he secretly learned the Wicha Long Hon (Invisibility spell), and became a Master Adept of Kong Grapan Chadtri Magic, as he was still a young Samanera Novice at Wat Plab.

He was then ordained on the 1st March in the year 2432 BE to become a fully-fledged Bhikkhu in the Buddha Sasana, at the temple of Wat Tong Noppakun, in Klong Sarn.

After ordination, he received the ‘Chaya’ (Monk’s name), of “Pra Kroo Prasas Sikij Intachodti” and moved to Wat Bang Bakork. After a mere 3 years or so, he was elected to become the Abbot, as at the time there were only a very few monks staying there, and the temple was in need of repair, and advancement, for the temple was in disrepair, and there were many things missing for the necessities of daily life.

 

Not all his works of development of Wat Bang Bakork are recorded, but one of the well known atainments he made was his restoration of the Uposatha Shrineroom, Kuti Huts for kore Bhikkhus to come and reside, and the many fracilitieds necessary such as refectory, prayer hall, meditation hall, temple bell, Chedi Stupa, and the like.

In the year 2479 BE, Luang Por Pring was elevated in status and given the Chaya name of ‘Pra Kroo Pra Sasana Sikij, for many of his devotees were Royal Courtiers, and he had a National Following of Devotees, that resounded around the country, for his great deeds and powerful magic. Members of Royal family and their Courtiers would often come to stay and keep precepts and practice meditation under Luang Por Pring. It is not documented as to the year of his passing, as far as our investigations have led to date.

Rear Face of Pra Somdej Pai Tong Pim 7 Chan Luang Por Pring Wat Bang Bakork in Nuea Wasana Jinda Manee

Luang Por Pring was known both for his diligent practice and prowess in the Buddha-Dhamma Vinaya, as well as for ppossessing and developing many Magical Wicha, and methods of empowering different amulets, and the mastery of making powerful Muan Sarn Sacred Powders, and psychic empowerment.


Rian Luang Por Pring Thai Amulet

Presenting a very rare Rian Kanajarn Guru Monk coin amulet, the Rian Roop Khai Nuea Tong Daeng Rom Dam Run Sorng, (second ever edition coin amulet), of the Great Luang Por Pring Intachodto, of Wat Bang Bakork. This exhibit comes already encased in solid gold waterproof casing included in the price. A top Master Class Pra Niyom Category amulet of the High End variety, for serious devcotees and collectors of this great master, whose amulets are among the rarest to encounter.

Rian Luang Por Pring 2514

 

Luang Por Pring Intachodto, was well known to be a ‘Mor Ya’ Traditional Medicine annd Spiritual healing Master. He also had the honor of being Declared a Powerful Adept, by the great Master Monk Luang Phu Sukh, of Wat Pak Klong Makham Tao, and of receiving Kammathāna secrets from the Great Luang Por Parn, of Wat Bang Nom Kho.

A Great Master, whose magic was known in both the 2nd World War and Indo-China wars, as a protective amulet maker of great power. Luang Por Pring was one of the Great Tonburi Masters, whose amulets were highly favored by the miltary and police, and rescue forces, for protective powers during times of war or calamity.

Rear Face Rian Luang Por Pring 2514

The Rian Luang Por Pring is renowned for its Kong Grapan Chadtri and Klaew Klaad powers to save lives in extreme dangerous situations. Luang Por Pring, was one of the various Kroo Ba Ajarn of Grom Luang Chumporn. Even the great Luang Por Parn of Wat Bang Nom Kho came to Wat Bang Bakork to learn the Wicha Look Om from Luang Por Pring. These days the amulets of Luang Por Pring are extremely rare amulets to find anywhere.

 

Encyclopedia of the Amulets of Luang Por Pring

Luang Por Pring made many highly preferred amulets in many froms, ranging from Pra Somdej, Look Om, Buddha Images of various postures and styles,Takrut, and Look Om. LP Pring was famous for his Look Om Maha Gan, and Look Om See Chompoo sacred wishing balls, and many other Muan Sarn Sacred Powders amulets. Of course his most prized amulets with his top devotees are his Monk Coins, for the obvious connection with the Guru, through his image.

But it is perhaps his Look Om which are the most seen and talked about, perhaps because of the fact that many of his other amulets, are now very rare to find in the present day, and less people in general know of their existence, apart from the high-end collectors and devout followers of Luang Por Pring.

Luang Por Pring Intachodto Wat Bang Bakork

The Look Om Luang Por Pring was made mostly in both Gray and Brownish colored Sacred powders, and is an extremely rare and powerful amulet, most highly sought after by devotees of this Genre. In addition, a very small number of Black color, and some of these white colored Look Om are also found in existence, as well as some very rare pink colored models, both of which are most highly preferred of all from this Master along with his grayish ‘Nuea Pong Pasom Toop versions.

Look Om Luang Por Pring

It is assumed that the Wicha he received from making Pra Somdej according to the formula of Somdej Dto, may have influenced this particular mixture of Muan Sarn Sacred Powders used for his Pong Puttakun white versions, which indeed have many aspects which resemble the sacred clay of Pra Somdej Wat Rakang including Pong Bpathamang, Pong Puttakun, Pong Trinisinghae, Pong Ittijae, and Pong Maharach.

It is not every day that one can be lucky enough to encounter a sacred amulet of Luang Por Pring, a Classic Master-Class Kong Grapan Chadtri Klaew Klaad amulet, from a Master Geji Ajarn who carries the status of Kroo Ba Ajarn in Wicha, to the Great Luang Por Parn, of Wat Bang Nom Kho. Powerful Protection from a Niyom Category amulet, of Master-Class Status, of the Great Luang Por Pring.

During the Indojin (Indo-China Wartime) 3rd largest blessing ceremony of amulets in the History of Thai Buddhism at Wat Sutat, LP Pring was invited with a host of other master monks, to bless the world famous Pra Kring amulet, of the great Pra Sangkarach (Pae).

Below; Somdej Pra Sangkarach Pae, of Wat Sutat

Somdej Pra Sangkarach Pae Wat Sutat

All the Bhikkhus who attended the empowerment ritual, inscribed Magical Khom Agkhara Spells onto Sacred Yantra Foils. These sacred plates were smelted and poured into the molds.

When Luang Phor Pring’s Yantra Foil spells were placed inside the smelting furnace to be smelted intosacred ingots along with the other Yantra Foils from other Masters, it is told that it was not possible to get them to melt at that heat. This astonished those who witnessed this, and so Luang Por Pring was asked to assist in helping them to melt.

 

Rear Face Rian Luang Por Pring Wat Bang Bakork 2514

Luang Por Pring performed some special incantations, and cast some spells over the sacred furnace, and slowly but surely, the Yantra Foils began to melt and mix with the other Sacred chanuan metals.

Luang Por Pring’s protective magic was famous since around the 2nd World War and Indo-China Wartimes, when a Japanese Base was built nearby to the temple of Wat Bang Bakork. It was believed that lp Pring has made a protective Kata and Magical Shield around the area to protect the temple and the local inhabitants around it. So at that time, many people moved to live in tyhe surrounding area, in the belief that they would be safe from the bombing which was being performed by the Western Forces during that time of Japanese Occupation in Thailand.

Another story of his legendary magical powers, was the fact that the Great Magician and Looksit of Luang Phu Sukh, and Royal Prince, Admiral Grom Luang Chumporn Udomsak, sought out lpo Pring to beseech magical Wicha from him and his tutelage.

Below; Luang Phu Sukh  Wat Pak Klong Makham Tao

Luang Phu Sukh Wat Pak Klong Makham Tao

The legend tells, that LP Pring initiated him fully,and as a gift of Initiation, presented Grom Luang Chumporn with a Ban Neng (forehead of the skull), imbued with the spirit of the Mae Nak Pra Khanong Hoeng Prai Deva Spirit. The very same Mae Nak Pra Khanong which you can see in a shrine at Pra Khanong in Bangkok, on the Sukhumvit Road to this very day.

Below: Grom Luang Chumporn

Grom Luang Chumporn Udomsak

This is the very same spirit, who was so famously untamable, due to her anger at her unforeseen early death, and great desire to remain with her still living husband, that was bothering many people in the area. When Grom Luang Chumporn took the Ban Neng to the Palace, and various relatives within the Royal Palace witnessed seeing the ghost.

It is said that the great Somdej Pra Puttajarn (Dto) Prohmrangsri performed a ritual to subdue the spirit once and for all, by inscribing the forehead bone and inserting a spell to ‘sakot’ (bind) the spirit once and for all.

It is recorded in the diary of Pra Maha Saeni Wongs Na Ayuttaya, who authored the official documentational biography of Somdej Pra Puttajarn (Dto) Prohmrangsri, that, after the passing of Somdej Dto, the Ban Neng Forehead Bone of the Mae Pra Khanong Hoeng Prai Ghost, was handed down to Somdej Pra Puttajarn Tut, who in turn, gave the Ban Neng to Luang Por Pring. Luang Por Pring then, as already told, passed the Ban Neng on to Grom Luang Chumporn.


Luang Phor Pring was born on the Lunar Precession of 15 Kam (full moon), on a Sunday the fourth of April, in the year 2412 BE. He was hence born in the Chinese Horoscrope astrological year of the horse. He was ordained as a Samanera Novice Monk at a young age, and was educated at Wat Plab Officially known as Wat Rachasitaram), in Tonburi (then still countryside, but now part of Bangkok).

Look Om and other Amulets of Luang Por Pring

He remained ordained as a Samanera, until he reached age 20, in the year 2432. It was here that he began to study and practice Wicha Akom (Buddha Magic), and became adept, for Wat Plab was indeed always one of the main academies of Magical Arts. Wat Plab is known to have been the place where most of the Great master Monks of Olden days we all know and revere went, to develop and test their skills in psychic empowerment. Masters such as Luang Phu Sukh, Luang Por Ngern, Luang Phu To, Somdej Pra Puttajarn (Dto) Prohmrangsri, and the like, all passed the proving grounds of psychic adepthood at Wat Plab.

Side View of Rian Luang Por Pring 2514

It is said that only Great Masters can pass the test of the proving ground of Magic that is Wat Plab, and is part of where the Great Masters obtained their full cotrol of their powers. It was hear by monks close to Luang Por Pring, thaty he secretly learned the Wicha Long Hon (Invisibility spell), and became a Master Adept of Kong Grapan Chadtri Magic, as he was still a young Samanera Novice at Wat Plab.

He was then ordained on the 1st March in the year 2432 BE to become a fully-fledged Bhikkhu in the Buddha Sasana, at the temple of Wat Tong Noppakun, in Klong Sarn.

After ordination, he received the ‘Chaya’ (Monk’s name), of “Pra Kroo Prasas Sikij Intachodti” and moved to Wat Bang Bakork. After a mere 3 years or so, he was elected to become the Abbot, as at the time there were only a very few monks staying there, and the temple was in need of repair, and advancement, for the temple was in disrepair, and there were many things missing for the necessities of daily life.

Side View of Rear Face Rian Luang Por Pring 2514

Not all his works of development of Wat Bang Bakork are recorded, but one of the well known atainments he made was his restoration of the Uposatha Shrineroom, Kuti Huts for kore Bhikkhus to come and reside, and the many fracilitieds necessary such as refectory, prayer hall, meditation hall, temple bell, Chedi Stupa, and the like.

In the year 2479 BE, Luang Por Pring was elevated in status and given the Chaya name of ‘Pra Kroo Pra Sasana Sikij, for many of his devotees were Royal Courtiers, and he had a National Following of Devotees, that resounded around the country, for his great deeds and powerful magic. Members of Royal family and their Courtiers would often come to stay and keep precepts and practice meditation under Luang Por Pring. It is not documented as to the year of his passing, as far as our investigations have led to date.

Luang Por Pring was known both for his diligent practice and prowess in the Buddha-Dhamma Vinaya, as well as for ppossessing and developing many Magical Wicha, and methods of empowering different amulets, and the mastery of making powerful Muan Sarn Sacred Powders, and psychic empowerment.


The Commonly called “Palad Khik carved wooden phallic amulet in Nuea Mai Paya Ngiw Dam, is extremely aged, from the mid-late era of the great Luang Por Ee, of Wat Sattahip, is one of the rarest and most highly valued Palad Khik Worldwide, and a Top Preferred Masterclass Talismanic amulet (Circa 2480). Luang Por Ee amulets are now nearly impossible to come by. He is well-known for his Monk Coins (posthumous editions) 2473, 2485 (still alive), and 2504, 2511, and 2515, but also his Palad Khik amulets, Hmak Tui, Takrut, and Pid Tawarn amulets. His Palad Khik and Pidta, as well as his Magical Wicha, are used to create carved wooden, natural substance-based, and Alchemical metal amulets.

Palad Khik LP Ee

Many people believe his amulets are among the most powerful of all Palad Khik. This Palad Khik is a perfectly preserved exhibit from LP Ee’s mid-late era, powerfully blessed amulet in sacred black Ngiw tree-wood, from one of the Greatest Masters in Thai Amulet History, that can only be described as an Ultra-Powerful, and highly desirable ancient amulet of LP Ee.
Luang Por Ee was a Chonburi Region Gaeji Ajarn Guru Monk and one of the Great Olden Days Masters of Thai Buddhist History. His amulets are both rare and popular among Thai Buddhists, particularly in Central Thailand.

Wat Sattahip is the temple that Luang Por Ee built with his own hands in the year 2442 BE, which is now well over a Century ago, and Luang Por Ee was the temple’s first Abbot when it was built. Luang Por Ee was well-known for his abilities in Samatha meditation and Vipassana mindfulness practices. He could enter, continue to remain in, and leave the Kasina and Jhanic mind states at will, as well as change his inner state of consciousness, to dwell in whichever state was appropriate for the practice.

Palad Khik LP Ee Wat Sattahip

Palad Khik LP Ee Wat Sattahip


He stood out for his skill, which was noticeably superior to that of his Sangha peers, and for his impeccable behavior. This was due to his ability to elevate his mind above the vedhana (emotions) and not allow them to flood his mind with anger, sadness, stress, suspicions, and all the other manifestations of emotional and mental impediments and hindrances that arise within the psyche of an ordinary unpracticed human being. He was able to extinguish negative emotions or afflictive emotions due to cold, heat, hunger, thirst, aches and pains, and self-created mental worries. Luang Por Ee is known to have never complained about anything or expressed dissatisfaction with anything. Even while he was sick, he never complained, moaned, or groaned, or even told anybody. He would always remain in the same peaceful, state of balance. Luang Por Ee acknowledged the value of a good education and built the Rong Rian Ban Na Sattaheeb public school for the citizens of Sattaheeb.

Throughout his vocation, Luang Por Ee produced numerous amulets and occult talismanic charms, including his legendary Palad Khik, which is considered co-leader of the status of top Palad Khik of all time, along with the Palad Khik of Luang Por Hluea. His Takrut, along with his Suea Yant (Yantra Shirts), Rian Kanajarn Monk Coins, Pra Pid Ta, ‘Pra Sam’ (Pra Tri Gaay), and ‘Pra Prohm See Hnaa’, are among the rarest and most pursued talismans (4 Buddhas in one votive tablet).


Another edition of Thai Amulet School for serious students of Khun Phaen 2515 LP Tim; A full study and descriptive, and informative narrative of Exhibit Certificate No 0205 – Khun Phaen Prai Kumarn Pim Lai Hlum Nuea Khiaw LP Tim Pim Lai Hlum – Green Thao Hlong Herbal Tincture with Pong Prai Kumarn Muan Sarn Sacred Powders, Khaw Hniaw Sukh Blesséd sticky rice, and Pong Yant Magical Yantra Powders. From the Great Luang Phu Tim Issarigō, of Wat Laharn Rai.

Khun Phaen Prai Kumarn Pim Lai Hlum Nuea Khiaw LP Tim

A 1st Prize Trophy Winner Certificated Pra Khun Phaen Prai Kumarn 2515 BE Pim Yai Niyom Block Lai Hlum (Puddle in front face adjacent to Buddha’s shoulder), from Luang Phu Tim Issarigo, of Wat Laharn Rai. Pressed from the Block Tong Hlueang Pim Lai Hlum Press. This exhibit is visually significant, with its green golden fluffy Pong Prai Kumarn Powders and Green Herbal Wan Thao Hlong Herbal Vine Tincture. This example is a Pim Lai Hlum Yai Niyom in Nuea Khiaw, (green) Pasom Pong Prai Kumarn, Lae Khaw Hniaw Sukh Blesséd sticky rice, in Pim Pised special Ongk Kroo version with Takrut Maha Bpraab scroll spell inserted in rear face,

This item comes with free Fed-Ex/DHL Shipping included.This Khun Phaen Pi 15 Pim Niyom amulet, is a Pristine exhibit of a highly sought after and Rare Version Pra Niyom Master Class Amulet in Green Thao Hlong Tree-Vine Extract color, which actually, as is visible through the greenish tone of the Muan Sarn , contains a high quantity of Pong Prai Kumarn Powders , mixed with blessed sticky rice sacred clay, with the surface coated with oil immersed ngold flakes (Sai Rae Tong Kam). The amulet comes with its A4 sized 1st Prize Trophy, and Certificate included, which we will plastify for protection against moisture and weathering.

Ths Pra Khun Phaen comes with the offer of free silver, Stainless Steel or Waterproof Casing, for which we have provided these options at no extra cost in the encasement options.

Khun Phaen 15 LP Tim: Case Closed - Amulet Talk

Below; the small dimple to the side of the shoulder of the
Buddha defines this Block Press model as a Pim Lai Hlum (Shoulder
Puddle) model.

This Pim is a Block 2 Pim Yai Niyom in Nuea Khiaw Pasom Wan Thao Hlong, Pong Prai Kumarn powders, and Khaw Hniaw Sukh (Blesséd sticky rice), and is a Pim Pised Ongk Kroo reference exhibit, with first prize trophy, and in rare green Thai Hling powders, and on top of that, being a rare Pim Lai Hlum as well. The Pim Lai Hlum is a very rare version, and highly sought after for this reason. An extremely well preserved model, which has been examined and authenticated by the Luead Ban Kaay Luang Phu Tim Amulet Appreciation Society, and given First Prize in Competition in 2018.

This Pim is an especially attractive acquisition for its first prize competition class status, with Trophy and certificate of authenticity, as well as being a rare version in Khaw Hniaw Sukh blessed sticky rice with Purplen Wan Thao Hlong Vine Tincture, and is a seldom encountered Pim (Block Lai Hlum), especially in green.

The rear face of the amulet has a large single Takrut Maha Braab inserted into the Sacred Yant Grabork Khwai (5 Dhyani Buddha Yantra) of Luang Phu Tim embossed on the rear face, as is ubiquitous with the Pra Khun Phaen 15 Block Tong Hlueang. The amulet is ‘Long Sai Rae Tong Kam Dtem Ongk’, fully covered with Sai Rae Tong Kam Golden coating, which is one of the more universally accepted and highly preferred classic models, for their ease of recognition, and immense beauty which arises from the fluffy golden surface texture that can only be found in authentic Pra Khun Phaen Pong Prai Kumarn Luang Phu Tim, and has to date never been able to be convincingly replicated in forgeries.

This exhibit is in perfectly preserved condition, with extremely clear cut features, andbeing already a first prize trophy winner, is most certainly worthy of further show in any of the allocated competitions of its genre, for more trophies. This Pra Khun Phaen Pi 15 extremely rare to find in purple in Nuea See Muang Pasom Pong Prai Kumarn powders, is a very beautiful exhibit indeed.

This exhibit is in excellent condition, which under close perusal under the eye loupe reveals the amulet to be made from a base of Nuea Pong Prai Kumarn Powders, With the herbal Thao Hlong vine Tint, and a noticeable quantity of Khaw Hniaw Sukh blesséd sticky rice. This is a most Powerful Muan Sarn filled with Maha Sanaeh, Maha Lap, Maha Pokasap Metta Maha Niyom.

 

Visually, this type of sacred clay has a very marbled and highly textured appearance from the presence of Khaw Hniaw Sukh, and many say that the presence of pieces of Pra Somdej Wat Rakang Kositaram were used in many models, which is what brings the marble like stone appearance of ‘Dtaek Lai Nga (crackled surface effect). Further close observation under the eye loupe reveals true depth and dimension, and is full of the classic characteristics of Pong Prai Kumarn powders present within the Muan sarn clay.

Below; another amulet from the same series in Nuea Khaw Pasom Pong Prai Kumarn

Since the confirmation of the reality of the Block 2 Khun Phaen Luang Phu Tim of 2515 BE, this edition has become one of the hottest prospects of the decade. Now is the time to study and collect, for the near and far future will make the Block 2 Edition as unaffordable as the Block Raek has become in the present day.

In fact, the mainstream high end publications and many of the top entrepreneur collectors are now placing them in their showrooms at ever more highly elevated prices, since their general acceptance has become a reality.


Above and Below you can see the Khun Phaen Pi 15 already appeared some years ago in the famous ‘Amata Siam’ publication. Some showrooms are already showing prices of $5000 – $7000 for some models of Khun Phaen Pi 15 even back in 2017.

Below – another example of a Pra Khun Phaen Block 2, this one being in Nuea Wan Dork Tong

It is important to look for the presence of Pong Prai Kumarn within all different types and colors of Muan Sarn sacred powders of Khun Phaen LP Tim, after one has perused the ‘Pim’ (visual design features) as first priority. The Pim (design features) itself is easy to forge with modern cgi, but the Muan Sarn Sacred Clay ingredients can not be affordably replicated in forgeries.

 

Hence, once one has developed the ability to recognise the edition and block press (pim) with the naked eye and under the eye loupe, the next and more important step, is to examine and confirm the presence of authentic Muan Sarn ingredients within the sacred Clay.

 

The all-time classic Original Wat Laharn Rai Release of the Sacred Pra Khun Phaen Pong Prai Kumarn of the Great Luang Phu Tim of Wat Laharn Rai is one of the most famous amulets of all time, and highly renowned for its true power to bring prosperity and good business, power of attraction and mercy charm to the wearer. We guarantee authenticity with this item, as we do with all amulets in our showroom.

The reason this amulet became so world famous and popular, even in the time when Luang PhuTim was still alive, is because everybody who owned one, recounted that business and personal success and prosperity had increased constantly and steadily since wearing the amulet. This particular exhibit has pristine features and is ‘Ongk Kroo Doo Ngaay’ – easily identifiable for its classic appearance, with no visual discrepancies, and the evident presence of authentic Muan Sarn of Luang Phu Tim.

The Block Tong Hlueang mold was created after the previous block press mold broke, the ‘Block Hin Meed Gone‘, which was carved from the sharpening stones used by monks to sharpen their razor blades to shave their heads. Block Tong Hlueang is preferred over the Block Hin Meed Gone, and carries a slightly higher price-tag and eminent status to the Block Hin Meed Gone with the Wongarn Pra Niyom Collector Circles.

Since recent years, some of the aged looksit of Luang Phu Tim have revealed many unheard of facts about the Pra Khun Phaen Pong Prai Kumarn of Luang Phu Tim, making public knowledge of the many different Pim and Block presses more widespread, and breaking the tight grip monopoly of the ‘Sian Pra Niyom’ Experts.

This fact, and many other conclusive pieces of evidence, have served to open up the truth and reveal this edition, which has been deliberately, or through oversight hidden by a few powerful monopolists for many decades. The edition has stayed with the local folk, and did not fall into the hands of the speculators, who have controlled the information available about all the many models which were actually made by Luang Phu Tim. That era is now over, and the Khun Phaen Pi 15 has taken its rightful position amongst the ranks of Pra Niyom amulets of the Tamniab Official Pantheon of Luang Phu Tim.

 

Ajarn Pisek of the Glum Anuraks Pra Krueang Luang Phu Tim spoke on National TV to break the News and destroy the Myths about the Pra Khun Phaen Prai Kumarn of Luang Phu Tim (created by Monopolists who only managed to get the 2517 BE edition in their possession, and were unaware of the truth, as well as jealously blocking any editions they did not control, out of greed and prejudice). Luang Phu made other editions throughout the years between 2505 to his passing, with the 2515 BE edition now becoming the most preferred of all, overtaking the 2517 BE ‘Block Raek’ series.

Ajarn Pisek has broken these myths, by revealing that Luang Phu Tim began to make and distribute Pra Khun Phaen in the year 2493 (Year of the Tiger). He then made his second edition in the year 2505 BE, and continuously distributed them throughout until his passing. But that in truth, the old devotees who grew up around Wat Laharn Rai (including Ajarn Pisek), did not wear the 2517 BE so called Pim Niyom edition, rather, that the true preferred edition of the local devotees who we close to Luang Phu, wear and collect the 2515 BE edition as the most preferred edition.

Below; Ajarn Pisek presents a Khun Phaen Luang Phu Tim Pi 15 amulet to her Majesty Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Prataep Radtana Rachasuda Siam Boroma Rachakumaree

Ajarn Pisek presents a Khun Phaen Luang Phu Tim Pi 15 amulet to her Majesty Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Prataep Radtanasuda Boroma Rachakumaree

 

Below; Pra Khun Phaen Pong Prai Kumarn Block Tong Hlueang (Block Sorng Pim Sum Khad) – a rare Pim of the pantheon.

The Block Tong Hlueang was used to press Pra Khun Phaen Pong Prai Kumarn before the block press was given fine tuning, and then also again after having been filed down and carved to a more detailed and subtly styled detail, with the first pressings being known as ‘Long Pim Block Tong Hlueang Gon Dtok Dtaeng’.

The more refined version was then given the name ‘Block Tong Hlueang Hlang Dtok Dtaeng (Niyom)’. The Block Tong Hlueang press is also known by local devotees of the Era as ‘Pim Sum Khad’ or ‘Pim Sao Khad’, and also other names. All of the different names refer to the very same Pim.

Below, rear face features of a Pra Khun Phaen Pong Prai Kumarn Pim Sum Khad (Khun Phaen Block Tong Hlueang/Block 2)

After the true Looksit and current mythbusters have revealed the truth, the most preferred edition is now becoming the 2514-2515 BE (Khun Paen 15). It is said that those who have tried to fake and ride on the back of Luang Phu, to make their riches with lies and fakery, must have their day of reckining. Luang Phu Tim is said to have gained stream entry and advanced beyond Sotapanna to become Anagami, and this in itself makes the abuse which has occurred over the years, a serious sin against an Arya Sangha, to try to discredit authentic editions which Luang Phu may have created.

The Pra Khun Phaen Pong Prai Kumarn is a preferred choice of both the wise investor and devotee, as well as the perfect choice for those Devotees who seek the immense power of Luang Phu Tim’s now Legendary Pra Khun Phaen Pong Prai Kumarn Pi 15. Since the confirmation of the reality of various previously undiscovered editions of Khun Phaen Luang Phu Tim, and ‘coming out’ of various Looksit Aek (direct initiates of LP Tim who were involved in the making of the Khun Phaen Prai Kumarn amulets between the years 2505 BE and 2515 BE, the amulet world has been taken by storm, and turned upon its head.

Below; Luang Phu Tim is seen with Ajarn Piarn Wit (left), thirtheenth direct initiate of Luang Phu Tim, during the time around 2514 BE when he was helping Luang Phu as a lay practitioner. Ajarn Piarn Wit and various other direct devotees and initiates of Luang Phu have now come out into Public to reveal the facts, for documentation and confirmation.

The 2515 BE Block 2 series was the first edition to come to light in this revolution, that was undiscovered by the Samakom Pra and the ‘Chang Ga Buay Puttapanich’ commercial monopolists (self claimed ‘experts’), who forced acceptance of only the 2517 BE edition, and demanded the amulet world should only accept the amulets which they themselves possessed to be classified.

One big mistake the Chang Ga Buay Puttapanich and Samakom Pra had made, was to put the name of Ajarn Piarn Wit and Ajarn Sukhothai and other Ajarns such as Ajarn Maeng, into their catalogues and encyclopaedic publications, as being the Ajarns involved in the making of the Khun Phaen Pong Prai Kumarn amulets of Luang Phu Tim. because after the denial of the 2515 BE edition, and statements that Ajarn Piarn Wit was the maker of a later edition in 2517 BE which Luang Phu did not bless were made.

Below; Ajarn Piarn Wit watches Luang Phu Tim perform a blessing on the car of a devotee circa 2514 BE

But then suddenly, Ajarn Piarn Wit came out to speak thorugh this provocation, and provided photographic evidence and official confirmations to show that firstly, Ajarn Piarn Wit was ordained and initiated by Luang Phu Tim in 2514 BE, and assisted in the ,making of the 2515 BE ‘Sao Khad Block 2’ edition with Luang Phu. he provided many pieces of evidence, and the fact that he was already stated to be the 13th direct initiate of Luang Phu Tim and directly involved in the making of thr Khun Phaen Pong Prai Kumarn

Above; Video interview conducted by Mor Grit, famous collector of Amulets of Luang Phu Tim, and Talkshow host, inquires with Ajarn Piarn Wit, the 13th direct Initiate of Luang Phu Tim, who ordained with Luang Phu and was one of his close assistants, about the truth of the 2515 BE and earlier editions of Pra Khun Phae, and receives direct confirmation of the facts, authenticating these editions. The beginning of the video shows photographic evidence of Ajarn Piarn Wit as a young man ordained with Luang Phu, as well as serving him as a Lay Practitioner over the years, helping Luang Phu to make amulets, and serving his needs.

Below Picture; Ajarn Piarn Wit as he was Ordained in his early years, at the side of Luang Phu Tim.

The Samakom Pra were dumbfounded when he came out to confirm the edition which is as good as ‘from the horses mouth’. In video interview with a famous expert and collector and TV star, he called Ajarn Sukhothai, the official expert who first catalogued all the officially accepted Khun Phaen into their respective series block presses, and named them. In the telephone conversation with Ajarn Sukhothai (who can be considered to be amongst the top 3 officially accepted people in the Know), Ajarn Sukhothai confirmed the existence and authenticity of the 2515 edition, and the previous editions which were made between 2505 BE and 2515 BE.

 

 

Below; Ajarn Piarn Wit once more walking beside Luang Phu Tim, holding his betel nut and areca tray (Chan Hmak)

Below; Ajarn Piarn Wit reveals the truth of the pressing of the 2515 BE Khun Phaen 15, and that Luang Phu blessed them. He explains that the til now preferred ‘Block Raek supposed ‘first block’ was actually the third block press development, and that the Block Sorng (2nd Block Press), preceded it. Ajarn Piarn Wit confirms the reality of the Khun Phaen 2515 BE, with great sincerity.

Below. examples of Pra Khun Phaen Pong Prai Kumarn from the previous ‘Hin Meed Gone’ razor sharpening stone block press, which after breaking, was superceded by the Block Tong Hlueang Brass Block Press.

Below; Ajarn Piarn Wit Seated once more at the side of Luang Phu Tim, as one of his close ‘Looksit Aek’ direct initiate apprentices.

Ajarn Piarn Wit with Luang Phu Tim

Below; Pra Khun Phaen Sum Khad/Sao Khad (Pra Khun Phaen Block 2)

 

Below; Mr Chui, direct grandson and initiate of Luang Phu Tim, confirms the reality of the Block 2 Sereies, blessed by Luang Phu Tim. The beginning of the video shows Mr Chui as a Samanera Monk at the side of Luang Phu Tim’s corpse at the time of his death.

Below is an example of a Block 2 Pim Yai from a famous Amulet Auctioneer Magazine in Nuea Chompoo from some years ago now, which auctioned for 65,000 Thai baht (Roughly 1950$ US) – the Pi 15 amulets have already quadrupled the below price in various auction rooms and shows.

Below; some more examples of the Pra Khun Phaen Pong Prai Kumarn – these belonging to the Block Hin Meed Gone amulet, in a Samakom Pra amulet appreciation society encyclopedia. The block hin meed gone series preceded the block tong hlueang and was less refined, and was superceded by the block tong hlueang after the block hin meed gone broke. The block tong hlueang was then refined further, separating the two versions of the brass block mold into ‘Gorn Dtok Dtaeng’ (before refinement) and ‘Hlang Dtok Dtaeng’ (after further refinement – these are ‘Pim Niyom’ most preferred).

The Muan Sarn Sacred Powders of the Khun Phaen Pong Prai Kumarn Luang Phu Tim, are renowned for their power, made from the skullbone of a Hoeng Prai. Luang Phu Tim’s Pra Khun Phaen Pong Prai Kumarn, Pim Yai, and Pim Lek amulets are amongst the rarest and most highly sought after amulets in Thailand, and are very difficult to encounter, due to having been made in small number editions, which is nowhere near enough to provide for the masses of devotees around the world who seek such an amulet as this.

 

One can see a very fluffy and rich texture to the Sai Rae golden coating on the surface of the amulet, in reaction with the Muan Sarn Sacred Powders. It is a part of the amulet appreciation society expert’s method of authentication to examine and study the appearance of how the Sai Rae Tong develops in surface texture, tonality and porosity of the surface, as well as the appearance of Luang Phu Tim’s famous Pong Prai Kumarn which rises up and through the surface.

 

 

We ourselves feel that all of Luang Phu Tim’s amulets are equally Sacred and Powerful in their own way, regardless of which edition or which temple he blessed them at, but we do, as do all Amulet Appreciation Fanatics, recognise the categories of preference within the hierarchies of different editions, which is for us one of the more subtle and fascinating parts of the study of high end amulets within the collector scene, and part of the fine art of learning how to recognise and value Sacred Amulets of High Preference and Rarity.

The Pra Khun Phaen Pong Prai Kumarn Luang Phu Tim amulet, has has been one of the most popular amulets in the whole Pantheon of Thai Buddhist Amulets of the last century, and of all time, and is now almost impossible to encounter commonly anywhere in any amulet emporium, except for the most elite showrooms, and at elevated prices. The Sacredness of the Pra Khun Phaen Pong Prai Kumarn is legendary and unquestioned in Thailand, and its magical power is commonly accepted by all. The Muan Sarn Sacred Powders of the Pra Khun Phaen Pong Prai Kumarn are considered to be amongst the most powerful powders to empower amulets in existence.

 

This amulet is a wonderful opportunity for devotees who seek the true power of a world class amulet from a world class edition, and a wonderful Ongk Kroo reference study exhibit to peruse under the eye loupe. The amulet is a perfect and authentic study material, to train the eyes as to the appearance of the Muan Sarn and Surface textures of the Classic amulets of Luang Phu Tim Hence, the amulet is also a perfect ‘Ongk Kroo’ reference study material for students of the Pantheon, and will increase your chances of spotting an essential rarity at the right price, and without danger of risking a fakery. We highly recommend this amulet as a sound investment and an extremely rare opportunity to obtain and be the proud owner of an authentic Wat Laharn Rai release model of the Eternal Classic Pra Khun Phaen Pong Prai Kumarn 2515 BE, of Luang Phu Tim.

A highly attractive and rare Sacred Amulet, that is truly Powerful and stands as the Master Class Amulet of its Category, and is considered a Most Highly Prized addition to any Master Class Collector’s Showcase, and more importantly, is a most powerful amulet to possess for Bucha, and receive its Blessings, which History has proved time and time again to be one of the most powerful and famous amulets in Thai Amulet History.

The making of the Muan Sarn Sacred Pong Prai Kumarn powders Luang Phu Tim, came from the Wicha which Luang Phu had inherited through apprenticeship form one of his high Kroo Ba Ajarn, Kroo Ba Sangkh Tao, who was also his true Uncle. Part of the formula included Pong Prai Maha Phuudt, which was made from the Skull of a male Kumarn who died in the Womb, and who died on a Saturday and was cremated on a Tuesday. This is part of the ancient Khmer Necromantic Formula for Authentic Powerful Prai Occult Magic, as practiced in Ancient Times. It is said that Pra Kroo Sangkh Tao’s Wicha Akom was so powerful that when he spat on the floor, the floor would crack where his spit would fall.

 

Due to the fact that Monks are not allowed to seek and find this Sacred and Extremely Powerful Necromantic Substance, Luang Phu would perform Korb Kroo Initiation for protection against Black Magic and the Phuudtaa Spirit Phantoms, so they could go forth to seek and find the substances to donate to him for the making of the Pong Prai Kumarn. The Initiated Lay Devotees and Apprentices to his sorcery, would then wait for the news of the right circumstances of death of Kumarn Ghosts, and go out to collect the substances and prepare them as instructed with the Wicha. They would seek the permission of the relatives of the dead, to obtain the substances to enable the ghosts of the deceased to receive merits to free them from their Karmic residues by donation of their mortal remains to be made into amulets.

Below; pages from an encyclopaedic publication from the amulet appreciation society which defines a list of amulets which Luang Phu Tim blessed during his life, and which confirms the Block 2 series to be within his ‘Tamniab’ pantheon of amulets, and authentically blessed by LP Tim during his lifetime. This is in contrary to false rumors which were spread years ago, which caused the series to be ignored for decades until the information finally surfaced and was brought to light.

As a result, the Block 2 series is not one of the hottest topics of the amulet scene in the present era, and immense furor has arisen, raising the interest of devotees around the nation and further afield in foreign shores. This of course will result in a repeat experience of gradual depletion, as the collectors race to obtain and keep the amulets for their own collections and for Bucha.

They would receive the ceremonial ritual liberation of their souls from Luang Phu Tim, who would speak with the spirits of the dead to receive their acknowledgement for the process of transformation through the Nibbana Sutra, and the Muan Sarn would then be prepared according to the Dtamra Saiyasart of Necromancy, to make the Pong Prai Kumarn. Luang Phu instructed his apprentices and the relatives of the Funerals to take care not to incinerate the whole skeleton, but to keep the skulls to bring to Luang Phu to use them for the making of the Pong Prai Kumarn. This is one of the reasons why his Pong Prai Kumarn is so powerful, because it does not contain the skeleton bone powders, rather, only those of the skulls.

As a result, Luang Phu Tim’s Pong Prai Kumarn has been recorded by experience of devotees to posses the highest Maha Pokasap Power of all Pong Prai Kumarn ever made, with Immense Metta Maha Niyom and Klaew Klaad Power, to induce Mercy Charm, Attract Lucky Fortunes (e.g. Lottery Winnings), and to Protect from Deadly Accidents and Disasters.

 

Luang Phu Tim Isarago, is of course not only one of the most highly acclaimed and sought after Guru Monks for his amulets, he is the holder of the highest esteem in Thai Buddhist amulet history for Pong Prai Kumarn powders. Luang Phu Tim, is Internationally Acclaimed, for his famous Pra Khun Phaen Pong Prai Kumarn, and Look Om powder balls. As to the classic ‘Rian’ type coin image amulets which have become all time favourites, and eternally, world famous classic amulets of the high end variety. His rian Jaroen Porn, and Rian Nakprok Paed Rorp are amongst the most highly sought after coin amulets of all

 

Luang Phu Tim's famous Pra Khun Phaen Pong Prai Kumarn

Since his passing, his devotees and apprenticed monks, have now become the world’s top living masters for the making of Pra Khun Phaen Pong Pra Kumarn, and literally dozens of encyclopaedic books, have been printed, documenting both this great master monk, and his classic amulets of high esteem.

Buddhist monk coins with his image and others with Buddha images and other deities and imagery are amongst the most highly collected amulets and most expensive of all of the great Luang Phu Tim. He has various direct lineage apprentices, Who are continuing to progress and spread his most powerful and world-famous Wicha.

Of all of these masters, certainly the most famous, preferred and highly respected Looksit, was Luang Por Sakorn, of Wat Nong Grub, who is also now deceased, and whose amulets are fast becoming just as highly sought after. In second place one could possibly estimate the great Luang Phu Sin, of Wat Laharn Yai, and in third place, possibly, Pra Ajarn Somkid, of Wat Beung Tata (Rayong). The ‘Hlak Pijarona’ (criteria of examination and authentication) of the Pra Khun Phaen 2515 Block 2 Series amulets have served to change the standards of how authentication of a true Pra Khun Phaen Pong Prai Kumarn Luang Phu Tim is confirmed, because of the extensively varied number of different versions with varied Muan Sarn Sacred Powders and different kinds of textures found in each model of this series.

In the old days, when only certain models were documented and accepted, the experts would gaze at the Pim Song (block press details and features of design) to authenticate, and would never examine the Muan Sarn Sacred Powders if the Pim Song did not fit within the rigid criteria of design details. But now, it has become clear that because there are many more different versions than previously conceived, the true criteria to use for authentication of the Pra Khun Phaen Luang Phu Tim is to look at the Muan Sarn Sacred Powder clay and its inner content, and textures, which can not be replicated by forgers once you know how the true appearance of the Muan Sarn Sacred Powders should be, and are a much more certain method of confirmation.

Kata Pra Khun Phaen Prai Kumarn Luang Por Tim

Verse 1

Puttang Ārātanānang Tammang Ārātanānang Sangkang Ārātanānang

Verse 2

Na Maedtaa Ja Mahaa Raachaa Taewiraacha Budtra Dtraa Budtra Dtrii Sa Ma Na Praahm Chiitaasaa Taasii Grasadtrii Paab Raacha Idthii Naarii Sappa Aehi Much-Chi Sappang Sappa Grotang Winaasandti Bpiyo Taewa Manussaanang Bpiyo Prahmma Namudt-dtamo Bpiyo Naaka Subannaanang Bpinintriyang Namaa Mihang Wikring Karae


Pra Upakut BE Wat Pra Singh

The Pra Kring Upakut Muang Ngay Loi Ongk Statuette Buddha was released in the year 2512 BE, at Wat Pra Singh, in Chiang Mai, North Thailand. The Pra Kring Upakut was cast and forged in Sacred Chanuan Alloy, along with the equally famed and sought-after Pra Ruang Rang Pern, Rian Somdej Pra Naresuan Maharaj Royal King Coin, and Pra Chayawat Naresuan amulets. At that time, the blessing ceremony for these amulets became the largest mass blessing ceremony of Northern Thai Lanna Amulet History, funded and organised by Commanding Police officer, and Mayor of Chiang Mai Province, Pan Tamruaj Aek Nirand Chaynam. In addition, His Majest King Bhumipol Adulyadej Rama 9 attended the ceremony to perform the ‘Te Tong’ gold pouring ceremony part of the forging ritual of the amulets.

Pra Upaku (Pra Bua Khem) 2512 BE Wat Pra Singh

Many Great Master Monks from around Thailand were invited to come and assist in the empowerment and blessing of the amulets, which were made in order to raise funds to build the Pra Naresuan Stupa Chedi Reliquary as a Memorial Monument to the first King of Thailand, who united the Kingdoms of the various city states to defeat the Burmese, and unite the nation. Once the funds were raised after release of the amulets, a Chedi Stup was built dedicated to King Naresuan Maharaj, at Mueang Ngay In Chiang Daw, as a monument of the city. The statuettes were made from Nava Loha (9 Sacred Metals), in numbers of 2512 amulets only, making these amulets extremely rare to find in the present day. The Grand Putta Pisek (Buddha Abhiseka), was performed on the 15th January 2512 BE at the Worawiharn Pra Singh Wora Maha Wiharn shrine-room in Chiang Mai.

Rear Face Pra Upakut Wat Pra Singh 2512 BE Ble4ssed by 40 Great Master Monks

Among the great number of 40 Powerful Master-Monks present to empower the amulets in the Putta Pisek ceremony, were; Oor Tan Klai of Wat Suan Khan, Luang Por Nam of Wat Don Sala, Luang Phu To of Wat Pradoo Chimplee, Luang Por Nor, of Wat Ta Ruea, Luang Por Tiam, of Wat Gasatrirat, Luang Por Tong Yoo, of Wat Mai Nong Pra Ongk, Luang Por Tiang, of Wat Khao Roop Chang, Luang Por Pring, of Wat Bote Goeng Tanu, Kroo Ba Wang, of Wat Ban Den, Luang Por Chaem, of Wat Wang Daeng Nuea, Luang Por Chern, of Wat Dtamnak Nuea, Luang Por Mueang of Wat Ta Haen, and the great Luang Por Tim, of Wat Chang Hai.

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For this reason, this edition of mulets is seen as highly sacred and powerful, for the blessings of these Great Masters and many others, with a powerful and Grand Ritual Ceremony. The Pra Kring Naresuan, Upakut, are seen as the number one Pra Kring amulets of the Lanna Region of this Era. The Pra Kring Naresuan is known around the Nation for its power and sacred blessings, and rarity, and is revered, and soigh-after by many Thai Buddhist People. Although for most, this is a mere hope and dream, for the chances of encountering one, are far and few between, due to the small numbers made of each amulet.
Base of Pra Upakut Amulet Wat Pra Singh

Pra Ajarn Sawai (Abbot of Wat Racha Nadda in Bangkok), was the Monk presiding over the Putta Pisk Ceremony. Before the Forging of the Sacred Chanuan Metallic Alloys, and Casting of the amulets, a host of Gold, Silver and Bronze Yantra Foils were inscribed with Magical Spells in both KHom and Agkhara Lanna script, within ancient Sacred Geometry designs, which were distributed to the most powerful monks around the Nation, and blessed during a whole year, before returning them to Wat Pra Singh, for the forging ceremony, to empower the Sacred Chanuan Metals. T.ese Yantra Foild were smelted together with many other kinds of Sacred Metallic Artifacts,

Amulet Pantheon released in this edition;

  • 1. Pra Kring Naresuan Mueang Ngay Nuea Nava Loha (2512 Made). 2 different models were made, the Pim Dto, and the Pim Yom
  • 2. Pra Kring Naresuan Mueang Ngay Pim Pised special model (9 made)
  • 3. Pra Chayawat Naresuan Mueang Ngay Nuea Nava Loha (2512 made)
  • 4. Pra Ruang Rang Pern Nuea Tong Daeng Rom Dam (95,000 made)
  • 5. Pra Ruang Rang Rang Pern Pimp Hlang Baeb (2 sided version), which were made in numbers of only 2000 amulets.

Rian Somdej Naresuan Maharat Nuea Tong Daeng Rom Dam, and Nuea Tong Daeng Phiw Fai (100,000 made, with much less being made in Nuea Tong Daeng Rom Dam, making these versions rarer).

Pra Upaku (Pra Kring Opakut 2512 BE Wat Pra Singh Chiang Mai

There were also the following models released for donation to the 33rd Regimental Army Legion;

  • 1. Pra Putta Sihingk 5, 7, 9, and 12 inch wide lap Bucha Statues. These Bucha statues were made in 2 different Sacred Chanuan substances 1. Nuea Sam Gasat (Gold, Silver and Bronze), and in Nuea Samrit (Bronze Alchemical Alloy)(, which were only made in limited numbers, according to how many pre orders were made.
  • 2. Pra Put Chiang Saen Singh Bucha Statue 5 inches wide lap in Nuea Sam Kasat.
  • 3. Badtr Nam Pra Putta Mont in Nuea Tong Daem Rom Dam Blackened Copper Alloy, composed of a Holy Water Bowl, Embellished Lid, with a Pra Kring Upakut Buddha amulet embeded within the Holy Water Bowl. There were two different kinds of lids made for the Badtr Nam Mont; 1. With Pra Kring inserted 2. With Lotus Flower Embossed. Only 100 of these Sacred Holy Water-Making bowls were made in total.
  • 4. Pra Kring Upakut, in Nuea Tong Lueang Rom Dam Sacred Brass Alchemicl Blackened Alloy.
  • 5. Pra Sivali 2 Inch High Statuettes, in Nuea Tong Lueang Sacred Brass.
  • 6. Rian Pra Jao Kawila in Nuea Tong Daeng Rom Dam.

This model is one of the rarer models to find, as they belonged to the special set set apart for donation to Thai Official Officers of the Regimental Army, and so very few ever fell out of the possession of the people who received one from the temple, allowing serious devotees and collectors to be able to obtain one.


Phra Somdej Khee Singh LP Derm Wat Nong Po Ancient Ivory Carved Buddha Riding Himapant Lion

Pra Somdej Khee Singh, in Nuea Nga Gae ancient ivory Luang Por Derm. A most beautifully crafted Sacred hand carved Ivory Votive Tablet with Buddha Image seated on a Rachasri Himapant Lion, from the Great Luang Por Derm of Wat Nong Po. The Paya Rachasri Lion is a denizen, and indeed king of the Himapant Forest Animals, and represents Maha Amnaj, Kong Grapan, Serm Yos, and Klaew Klaad Power.

Ivory itself is believed by Thai Buddhist Folk to possess Kong Grapan Invincibility, and especially Maha Amnaj Commanding Power, for indeed the Great Elephant is the largest animal on land, and the most imposing animal to find in any jungle. Even the Tiger itself fears the Elephant. The lines which have formed from contraction of the ivory over time reveals the authenticity and true age of the ivory, and the amulet, which reaches the Era of Luang Por Derm’s Mid Era or even before, and is very ancient indeed.

The Rachasri Lion is representative of Maha Amnaj Commanding Power and Intimidating Aura. The Paya Rachasri Phone (also called Rachasri Bpon Hyuea) amulet endows the wearer with Protection and Commanding Power, Social and Professional Status, and Good Chances of Promotion through the Aura of Respectability and Personal Power. The Rachasri Lion appears in multiple myths and Legends dating back to the Vedic Times and before, and is seen as the King of the Himapant forest.

The Singha Tiger and Rachasri Lion image, has been found documented in the ancient ‘Dtamra Pichai Songkram, Grimoire of Warcraft, that Thai Warriors wore the talisman as a form of protection, wielding Kong Grapan Chadtri and Klaew Klaad Evasion Magic power, endowed with Maha Amnaj (Commanding Power & Dominion).


The Rachasri Lion has appeared in a multitude of Thai Buddhist and vedic Myths and Legends, including the Ramayana and the Thai Ramakien Epic. His great Metta as well as his Bravery is always revealed in the legends. The Singha and the Rachasri Himapant Lions are an Animist Deity from Vedic Lore that has been an integral part of Thai Buddhist People’s belief since the advent of Buddhism.

Free EMS Worldwide Registered Express Airmail Shipping is included with this amulet. This is an amulet that will not have been made in mass, and is carved from Ivory, and blessed by Luang Por Derm.

Luang Por Derm blessed and empowered a great many different kinds of carved wood and ivory, and tooth amulets, for example his world famous ‘Singh Sam Khwan’ carved Himapant Lion amulets. This Pra Somdej amulet is one of the rarer items to encounter, for it is carved with the Singh Sam Khwan HImapant Lion as the Steed of the Buddha, is in Very Fine Condition, and displays the true patina and beauty of ancient ivory in all its aspects, and is hence especially attractive for its power, and the fact it is in such beautiful condition, and carved with such fine artisanry.

This exhibit is carved in the shape of the Pim Khee Rachasri Buddha, and is not only for protection power and status, through the Rachasri, but also of course, for Buddhanussati, remembrance of the Buddha, (to remind one of one’s practice (to keep the 5 precepts to allow the amulets power to emit), and empowered to bring Good Karma, increase status, lifesaving miracles, protective shield, powerful commanding aura, and high possibilities of promotion.

Luang Por Derm was Born on Wednesday 6 February 2403 BE and Died on Tuesday 22 June 2494 BE. He was one of the Greatest Masters of Thai Buddhist History, whose amulets, and famous ‘Mitmor’ ritual spirit knives are legendary around the whole wide world, for their authentic power, and Master Class Status. The Wicha of Luang Por Derm is continued to this day through his Looksit of the various Master Lineages,

HIs carved ivory, and wooden amulets are rare items, for they were made by individual Artisans who were Initiated and had received the Wicha, and ‘Korb Kroo’ Ritual Empowerment as permission from Luang Por Derm himself. Only such Lineage Master Initiates were allowed to perform carving or knife forging for Luang Por Derm, and even to this day after his passing, all the Posthumous Editions of amulets which derive from Masters who are Initiates of Luang Por Derm, must use only amulets and Artisanry which has been made by an Initiated Artisan.

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This great Master and Abbot of Wat Nong Po, is believed to have chosen to be born on Earth in the village of Nong Po, to lighten the sufferings of Buddhist People, and to bestow them with Blessings to lead them on their way towards Happiness, and Alleviate their Sufferings, and Poverty. Legend tells that Luang Por Derm is believed to have been born once before with the same parents in Nong Po Village, but he died at an early age. The mother and father were so sad, and at the burial, it is said that they took a ritual knife, and made some marks on the feet of the corpse of the child.

They prayed for the child to be reborn with them, and that if this miracle would truly happen, that the newborn return of the child, would be marked on the feet with these marks. It is said that when Luang Por Derm was born, that he had the very same lines marking his feet, exactly where his parents had made marks on the feet of their deceased son. It is hence believed that this was the first Miracle of Luang Por Derm.

Luang Por Derm did not study much at school during his childhood, but after he ordained into the Sangha as a Buddhist Monk, he gave intense efforts and great interest to learn Bariyatti Dhamma (Theoretical Dhamma) with Luang Por Chom the then Abbot of Wat Nong Po at that time. He never stopped practicing and studying the various aspects of Dhamma Practice, Vinaya, Wicha Akom (Sorcery) and Lekh Yant Agkhara Khom, which He studied with Nai Pan Choo Pan, who was an Adept Sorceror who was resident within the enclave of Wat Nong Po Temple.

Nai Pan was a direct looksit of Luang Por Tao of Wat Nong Po who was an ancient Master Sorceror and Abbot of Wat Nong Po. He studied for seven years with this Master Sorceror, until his passing.. When his teacher Nai Pan passed away, Luang Por Derm then continued to practice and study Wicha with Luang Por Mee at Wat Bang Bon, another temple of the district in Nakorn Sawan, where he remained for a period of 2 Years. He also learned Tripitaka with Luang Por Num of Wat Khao Tong.

He also learned with Ajarn Yaem (a Lay Master who was Genius at both Dhamma Sermon Giving, and Wicha Akom). Luang Por Derm learned how to Preach Dharma, until he became an expert Preacher of Dhamma, and became recognized for his Immense Ability to interpret the difficult Dhamma Lessons and simplify them to explain to the Local Folk. Devotees would beseech him from all around the Province to come and Preach Dhamma to them.

Luang Por spent many years performing Preachings. until one day he stopped, and said that every time he wold go to tell others how to practice, and they wold give donations, that he thought it would be better to stop, and focus on teaching himself. he would send his apprentices who had learned well from him in his stead, and retired from this practice sometime around his eleventh year of ordination. he then focused on developing Vipassana Kammathana methods of self transformation, and dedicated himself extrememly diligently to develop the causes of enlightenment (Arahantship). he became famous for his ability to sit erect for many many hours, beyond the ability of other Masters.

 

It was here, that Luang Por’s ability in Wicha Akom began to ascend to a very high level, and his magical abilities began to take form. and become extremely powerful. The fruits of his practice and studies which began with Nai Pan, and the many Kroo Ba Ajarn who had passed Wicha on to him flourished.

 

Luang Por still continued throughout this time to study with many other Masters, most of whose names are not known, for Luang Por Derm never really told others about his secret Masters, nor did he brag about the things he had learned, and the places he went too learื them. It is however known, that Luang Por did learn intensive Wicha Akom Saiyawaet with Luang Por Saban, and Luang Por Taes, of Wat Sap Tale, and Luang Por Wat Khao Nor

The amulets of Luang Por Derm are far and few between to be found, for indeed the many devotees of Luang Por derm, are never prone to part with their amulets, which are highly revered as Buddhanussati Remembrance of the Great Master, and considered irreplaceable for their Great Magical Power to Protect from Danger, Evade Hardships, and Nurture Success in LIfe’s Undertakings.


Pidta Luang Por Toh Pim Jumbo 2

Proudly presenting a classic Masterpiece Amulet of World Famous International Fame and Acclaim, the Pra Pid Ta Maha Lap Jumbo Hlang Yant Duang Amulet, with Takrut insert in Nuea Gaesorn (Sacred Pollen Powders), from the Great and Inimitable Luang Phu To, of Wat Pradoo Chimplee.

 

This model is ‘Chae Nam Montr’ (Received Prayer Water Spray and Immersion), which gives the Sacred Powders of the amulet a special fluffy texture, and white mildew. This exhibit exudes Sacred Power with the visible presence of plentiful quantity of Gesa hairs of the Great Master-Monk LP To, which should always be present in greater or lesser proportions with his Pra Pidta Amulets

free ems worldwideFree EMS Shipping Worldwide is included with this amulet. The Pra Pid ta Jumbo 2 amulets were Released in 2523 BE, after three years of consecutive (Traimas) Buddha Abhiseka Ceremonies, with empowerment from Luang Phu To, who presided over all three Blessing Ceremonies between 2521-2523 BE, with many other great monks in attendance during the ceremonies, and the solo empowerment of LP To during the whole 3 years.

The empowerment sessions occurred between 2521 BE, and 2523 BE. Luang Phu would also empower the amulets in his Kuti Hut every night he was at the temple even between the Rainy Season Trimesters each year, spraying them with Holy Water blessings. The Pid Ta Maha Lap Jumbo Amulet was made in various Block Mold pressings, with the first and second block being the most documented.

The first block has pointy feet, with no toes detailed and more outward pointing earlobes, whereas the block 2 has highly defined toes and upward pointing soles in three dimensional details, with a raised line traveling over the left foot joint of the meditating Buddha Image.

The surface of the Sacred Powders of the Votive Tablet, are highly distinguished and evidently authentic Sacred Powders of Luang Phu To Wat Pradoo Chimplee – the amulet has very clear features, and respectable aging features to the Muan Sarn. The rear face has the Yant Duang Yai round sacred Yantra Embossed on the surface

This Pid Ta is a Pra Niyom Category Amulet (Preferred Master Class Status), and belongs to the Classic Preferred Editions which were blessed and released at Wat Pradoo Chimplee. There are many other Pra Pid Ta amulets from this great master which were released in other smaller temples, some of which are more affordable, and others are also rare and highly revered and worshiped.

Before making a choice with Pra Niyom amulets from World Famous Masters, it is important to study, and know which editions and which block mold pressings are the preferred amulets, in order to know which ones are carry a higher price tag and which ones a lower price. In principle, any amulet blessed by the same Master should be equally powerful and Sacred. However, the Pra Pid Ta 2521 – 2523 BE three year Blessings series is of course, for those whose budgets can afford it, a most recommendable amulet for both protection and wealth.

The Pra Pid ta Jumbo 2 is also very useful for Practitioners of Buddhism, as Buddhanussati Buddhist Remembrance to practice the Mindfulness Taught by the Buddha, and especially useful meditation amulet for those who are practicing Dhyana Meditation, and seeking Nirodha, the extinguishing of all suffering.

 

meditating Buddha or Yogi entering into the state of Nirodha, and covering its orifices, which represents the stilling of all the perceptions of the outer world through looking within, and closing all the senses to the outer disturbances, and entering the 4th state of absorption known as Arupa Jhana, where no suffering or excitement of heart is present.

However, due to certain editions having Miraculous Events in the News making them more famous and popular, as well as the Collectorship Scene and the Appreciation Societies who Value and Catalogue the various editions, have caused certain models and series editions to become extremely expensive for their Master Class Status.

Below; The ‘gesa’ (Hairs) of Luang Phu To are visible in the Muan Sarn Sacred Powders of the amulet. this is an essential aspect of investigating the Muan sarn of Luang Phu To Pra Pid Ta amulets, which always have a certain quantity of the hair of Luang Phu To in their mixture and visible on the surface to greater or lesser extent.

It is therefore not necessary for somebody who merely seeks a powerful amulet, to buy the more expensive models, and with a bit of effort to study and make wise decisions, one should choose always what is within one’s own budget.

For those who seek a Sacred Powerful Amulet blessed by this Master, there are many more affordable alternative editions to the Pra Niyom Master Class editions, which we hope to provide ever increasingly along with detailed explanations of each edition and series, so that you can distinguish the differences and make your choices accordingly.

A Takrut spell is inserted into the base of the amulet. A defined ridge is seen where the legs cross at the ankle lines. The Sangkati Sash drapes over the left forearm of the Buddha Image with clearly defined lines, and blends with the chest in subtle fashion. The fingers are clearly defined and elongated.

The surface of the Muan Sarn Sacred Powders has developed a very fluffy texture from the Holy Water sprayed over it, increasing the beauty of the amulet, which is a classic effect of the changing humidities of the atmosphere, and this has given the amulet is distinguished look of authenticity.

Those who seek Sacredness but do not wish to speculate on increasing value, or enter into show competitions for first prize, do not need to spend their money on a Master Class Level Series Amulet, rather, can seek alternatives blessed by the same Master at lower price. Diligent study and research will assist you in making the wise choice according to your personal wishes and needs.

Luang Phu To of Wat Pradoo Chimplee was one of the greatest Masters of the Last Century, and a Highly revered Monk around the whole Kingdom of Thailand. he was Respected and revered by His Majesty Our great King, who was a close friend and companion.

Below; the Gesa (hairs) of the Great Monk, are visibly present in high proportion within the Muan Sarn Sacred Powder Clay of the amulet.

His Majesty Attends Luang Phu To

This Great Monk achieved his status through his Great deeds and his great Diligence in his Patipatā (Practice of Purity and Renunciation), and in his Great Attainments in Dhamma Pariyatti and Dhamma Patipatā. Luang Phu To was born on the 27th March 2429 BE in Ban Klong Bang Noi in Samutr Prakarn and passed away on 5th March 2524 BE. His many honorable awards of status reflect his great practice and diligence, since beginning to studdy the Dhamma Vinaya at Wat Pradoo as a Samanera Novice monk, through to become the Bishop of the Ta Pra Municipality (2463 BE), to becoming awarded the charge of being the Pra Kroo Sangka Wichit for the Abbot of Wat Maha Tat in 2457 BE.

In 2463 BE, Luang Phu To became ascended to the status of Pra Kroo Sanya Badtr Chan Dtri (Third Level, tantamount to Batchelor of Arts in Dhamma). In 2497 BE, Luang Phu then became promoted to Pra Kroo Sana Badtr Chan Toe (Second Level, tantamount to a Doctorate in Dhamma), of Royal Category. In the year 2500 BE, Luang Phu was then given the additional status of Upachaya Ordaining Officer.

In the year 2506 BE, Luang Phu attained the status of Pra Kroo Sanya Badtr Chan Ek (tantamount to a Masters Degree in Dhamma). In 2510 BE Luang Phu To was given the charge of being the Gammagarn treasurer of the Temples of Ta Pra Minicipality.Then, in 2511 BE, Luang Phu To was promoted once more to Pra Kroo Chan Kroo Pised (tantamount to an Honors degree in Dhamma).

In 2516 Luang Phu became Pra Racha Kana (Royal Appointment Sangha Comittee) and head officer of the General Affairs of Vipassana Practice. In 2521, Luang Phu To received the status of Pra Racha Kana Chan Rach (tantamount to being an Archbishop of the Royal Decree). His Blessings are believed to possess the most powerful protective power, and to increase success and prosperity. His amulets are both highly revered for their sacred Power of Protection and Prosperity, but also as a connection and Buddhanissati reminder of the Great Guru master, to beseech his blessings through the amulet. One of the most highly sought after Pra Niyom Category Amulets, which is seen to grace the pages of any and every important amulet encyclopedia, and the highly prized and jealously guarded talisman of the high end collector and devotee.


The World Famous Hun Payont amulet, of Ajarn Loi Po Ngern, Great Ayuttaya Master and direct lineage continuance of the Wicha of Luang Por Glan of Wat Prayatigaram. The Hun Payont of Ajarn Loi, are said to be the number one Hun Payont amulets of all time, and are the most sought after and desired items by devotees of this kind of amulet. Unfortunately, the amulets of this great olden days Master. Perhaps the number one Hun Payont in Historical Documentation, ancient and highly reputed for its power, the Hun Payont of the Great Ajarn Loi Po Ngern, Great Olden  Days Lay Master of the Ayuttaya Province.

Ajarn Loi was born in the month of February 2454 in Nakorn Sawan, but later moved to live in Bang Prahan in Ayuttaya. He became the apprentice of Luang Por Glan of Wat Prayat. After the passing of LP Glan, Ajarn Loi continued his practice of Magic with Luang Por Bpaen of Wat Sao Tong Mai in Ayuttaya.

Ajarn Loi learned many Wicha with Luang Por Bpaen of Wat Sao Tong Mai, who was well versed in Wicha Saiyasart, but Ajarn Loi himself was also Adept in Artisanry of the Chang Sip Moo Fine Arts level of prowess. He thus taught Ajarn Loi all of his Wicha, and methods of weaving the spellbound Hun Payont, Takrut and other amulets, and Ajarn Loi would make them in the finest fashion. Ajarn Loi was a fine artisan of the Chang Sip Moo group, and received Wicha from Luang Por Bpaen, Luang Por Glan, and other masters, but was the most Adept of all at weaving the Hun Payont Golems with his Artistic ability to make the effigies in all sorts of postures, and dress them with all kinds of regalia.

 

The Hun Payont comes from the word ‘Payont’ which means an effigy that has been brought to life by Sorcerous Magick. Hun Payont may be made in various forms, such as the form of a Human, or some other Magickal creature, or animal, depending on the needs of the user and intended uses of the Adept who makes them. Hun Payont are made from various substances, such as the Hun Hyaa Saan (Hay/Straw), Hun Gan Bai Mai San (leaves), Hun Thao Wan (magical vines), Hun Dtakua (mercurial lead), Hun Khee Pheung (wax), Bai Mai Ta (leaves), Hun Gae Salak (carved wood), Hun Daay (cord wrap), Hun Pha (cloth bound), Hun Din (molded claay), Hun Din Phao (baked clay), Hun Hin (carved stone), Hun Krabueang (ceramic), Hun Poon (cement), Hun Ngern/Tong (silver or gold), Hun Loha (Iron)

The Hun Payont, is an amulet that is found to date back to the times of the Kassapa Buddha. The Kassapa Buddha, is said to have made a Payont effigy, to protect his Relics, before he himself passed into Nibbana.

200 Years Later, King Asoka opened a shrine, to remove and preserve the relics, but the shrine was inhabited by a Hun Payont. King Asoka was forced to invoke and summon the God Indra, who manifested as a Brahman, and performed Incantations, enabling King Asoka to enter and remove the Saririkadhatu Relics.

In the world of Sorcery, all lineages believe in the existence of different kinds of spirits, which can be imbued within effigies or controlled, or beseeched to perform a multitude of tasks.

Hun Payont Ya San Mad Daay Daeng Akom Ajarn Loi

There are many Animist and Necromantic amulets which use different types of spirits which are Hoeng Prai Ghosts, Devas, Bhuta, Kumarn Tong, Rak Yom, In Jantr, Phu Some, In Gaew, Mae Takian, Ma Hoeng Prai, and many others such asYaksa Monsters, to inhabit an effigy.
Great Adepts are the only ones able to create Hun Payont Golem Effigies, which are then brought to life with Necromancy and imbued with any of a number of kinds of spirits.  All Hun Payont must be empowered by a Master who has Mastered the Wicha Akarn Sam Sip Sorng 32 invocationss of the 32 elements within a living being, to make the effigy able to displace itself (move around), and to emit magickal Miracles to protect wealth and possessions within its enclave. If intruders enter, the Hun Payont will create illusions that drive the thieves away, and will also scare away all kinds of demons and ghosts that enter the household to cause any havoc. Hun Payont are very protective of the belonging within the home and for this reason excellent guards.


Hun Payont differ from Kumarn Tong, in the sense that the Kroo Ba Ajarn would give life to the Hun Payont himself without necessity to call upon an existing spirit, whereas a Kumarn Tong is reanimated by calling a Bhuta, a Deva or Child Ghost to inhabit the effigy, to help humans, in exchange for an auspicious rebirth in the heavens after its lifetime within the Kumarn.

Ajarn Loi with his Hun Payont

The Hun Payont is also renowned to be able to bring wealth and attract good business, and is open to being asked for favors and to perform missions, such as chasing away your enemies. It is also believed to possess Metta Mahaniyom ‘Great Preference’ Magick, which we know in English, as ‘Mercy Charm’, as it is reputed to attract the compassion and favor, of those who approach and interact with you.

According to the ancient tradition, a Hun Payont should be rewarded and appeased through the Gruad Nam water pouring ceremony when performing prayers and Bucha.


Luang Phu Mun Puritatto

Rian Lai Ganok Sacred Guru Monk Coin with ‘Ganok’ flamed embellishments around the edges, and the Image of Luang Phu Mun Puritadto, of Wat Pha Sutawas emblazoned. This is a limited series Gammagarn version, with series code stamp, which is seen on the Sangkati sash of the Guru Monk, bearing the Code Met Nga Sesame seed shaped stamp, with a Khom Sanskrit Letter embossed.

Luang Phu Mun Thai amulet

The amulet has the images of an almsbowl, a kettle and a Glod Umbrella, the basic traveling necessities of the Thai Tudong Forest Tradition Lineage of LP Mun. The amulet was released in 2520 BE, and is first edition, after Luang Por Kinaree released his own first edition coin with his own image in the year 2519 BE. This series of amulets were fashioned in the same shape, but with the image of Luang Phu Mun Puritatto, blessed by Lineage Master, and Abbot of Wat Gantasilawas, Luang Por Kinaree Jantiyo, in Grand Buddha Abhisekha ceremony. The ceremony was held directly at Wat Gandtasilawas in Nakorn Phanom, with a host of other great Tudong Masters of the Luang Phu Mun Thai Forest Tradition.

The amulet has the Kata ‘namo Wmudtaanang Namo Wimudtiyaa’ on the rear face below the almsbowl, the Kata of LP Mun, representing the heart of the Tudong Kammathana Practice. The amulet is forged from Nuea Tong Daeng Sacred Copper Brazen Alloy, and was blessed on the 13th April 2520 BE after Traimas three month nightly empowerments at the temple beforehand. The amulet has the words ‘Puritadto’ on the front of the base of the amulet, with Luang Phu Mun seated in meditation above.


The amulets were released in the year 2513-2514 BE in a very special Buddha Abhiseka, at the temple of Wat Gantasilaram, with a large number of some of the greatest Guru Masters of the time present to empower, from the lineage of Luang Phu Mun

Ajarn Mun Bhuridatta Thera (Thai: มั่น ภูริทตฺโต, rtgs: Ajarn Mun Phurithatto; Lao: ຫຼວງປູ່ມັ່ນ ພູຣິທັຕໂຕ), 1870–1949, was a Thai bhikkhu of Lao descent who is credited, along with his mentor, Ajarn Sao Kantasīlo, with establishing the Thai Forest Tradition or “Kammaṭṭhāna tradition” that subsequently spread throughout Thailand and to several countries abroad. Ajarn Mun was born in Baan Kham Bong, a farming village in Ubon Ratchathani Province, Isan.
Ordained as a monk in 1893, he spent the remainder of his life wandering through Thailand, Burma, and Laos, dwelling for the most part in the forest, engaged in the practice of meditation. He attracted an enormous following of students and, together with his teacher, Sao Kantasīlo (1861–1941), established the Thai Forest Tradition (the kammaṭṭhāna tradition) that subsequently spread throughout Thailand and to several countries abroad. He died at Wat Suddhavasa, Sakon Nakhon Province.

Ajarn Mun was born in Baan Kham Bong, a farming village in Ubon Ratchathani Province, Isan. Ordained as a monk in 1893, he spent the remainder of his life wandering through Thailand, Burma, and Laos, dwelling for the most part in the forest, engaged in the practice of meditation. He attracted an enormous following of students and, together with his teacher, Sao Kantasīlo (1861–1941), established the Thai Forest Tradition (the Kammaṭhāna tradition) that subsequently spread throughout Thailand and to several countries abroad. He died at Wat Pha Sutawas, Sakon Nakhon Province. (Wikipedia)

We would like to share a passage written by Luang Por Thanissaro Bhikkhu (Ajarn Geoffrey de-Graaf), who wrote a most explanatory essay of the role of the Great Ajarn Mun in the revival of the true Buddhist Practice and the Rise of the Thai Tudong Kammathana Forest tradition;

Throughout its history, Buddhism has worked as a civilizing force. Its teachings on karma, for instance — the principle that all intentional actions have consequences — have taught morality and compassion to many societies. But on a deeper level, Buddhism has always straddled the line between civilization and wilderness. The Buddha himself gained Awakening in a forest, gave his first sermon in a forest, and passed away in a forest.

The qualities of mind he needed in order to survive physically and mentally as he went, unarmed, into the wilds, were key to his discovery of the Dhamma. They included resilience, resolve, and alertness; self-honesty and circumspection; steadfastness in the face of loneliness; courage and ingenuity in the face of external dangers; compassion and respect for the other inhabitants of the forest.

These qualities formed the “home culture” of the Dhamma.
Periodically, as Buddhism spread and adapted to different societies, some practitioners felt that the original message of the Dhamma had become diluted. So they returned to the wilderness in order to revive its home culture. Many wilderness traditions are still alive today, especially in the Theravada countries of Sri Lanka and Southeast Asia. There, mendicant ascetic monks continue to wander through the remaining rainforests, in search of Awakening in the same environment where the Buddha found Awakening himself.

Among these wilderness traditions, the one that has attracted the largest number of Western students, and is beginning to take root in the West, is the Kammatthana (Meditation) Forest tradition of Thailand.

The Kammatthana tradition was founded by Ajarn Mun Bhuridatto in the early decades of this century. Ajarn Mun’s mode of practice was solitary and strict. He followed the Vinaya (monastic discipline) faithfully, and also observed many of what are known as the thirteen classic dhutanga (ascetic) practices, such as living off almsfood, wearing robes made of cast-off rags, dwelling in the forest, eating only one meal a day.

Searching out secluded places in the wilds of Thailand and Laos, he avoided the responsibilities of settled monastic life and spent long hours of the day and night in meditation. In spite of his reclusive nature, he attracted a large following of students willing to put up with the hardships of forest life in order to study with him.
He also had his detractors, who accused him of not following traditional Thai Buddhist customs. He usually responded by saying that he wasn’t interested in bending to the customs of any particular society — as they were, by definition, the customs of people with greed, anger, and delusion in their minds. He was more interested in finding and following the Dhamma’s home culture, or what he called the customs of the noble ones: the practices that had enabled the Buddha and his disciples to achieve Awakening in the first place.

This phrase — the customs of the noble ones — comes from an incident in the Buddha’s life: not long after his Awakening, he returned to his home town in order to teach the Dhamma to the family he had left six years earlier. After spending the night in a forest, he went for alms in town at daybreak. His father the king learned of this and immediately went to upbraid him. “This is shameful,” the king said. “No one in the lineage of our family has ever gone begging. It’s against our family customs.”
“Your majesty,” the Buddha replied, “I now belong, not to the lineage of my family, but to the lineage of the noble ones. Theirs are the customs I follow.” Ajarn Mun devoted many years of his life to tracking those customs down. Born in 1870, the son of rice farmers in the northeastern province of Ubon, he was ordained as a monk in the provincial capital in 1892. At the time of his ordination, there were two broad types of Buddhism available in Thailand; Maha Nikkaya and the Dhammayut Movements.

The first can be called Customary Buddhism — the mores and rites handed down over the centuries from teacher to teacher with little, if any, reference to the Pali canon. For the most part, these customs taught monks to live a sedentary life in the village monastery, serving the local villagers as doctors or fortune tellers. Monastic discipline tended to be loose. Occasionally, monks would go on a pilgrimage they called “dhutanga” which bore little resemblance to the classic dhutanga practices. Instead, it was more an undisciplined escape valve for the pressures of sedentary life. Moreover, monks and lay people practiced forms of meditation that deviated from the path of tranquillity and insight outlined in the Pali canon. Their practices, called vichaa aakhom, or incantation knowledge, involved initiations and invocations used for shamanistic purposes, such as protective charms and magical powers. They rarely mentioned nirvana except as an entity to be invoked for shamanic rites. The second type of Buddhism available at the time, was Reform Buddhism, based on the Pali canon and begun in the 1820’s by Prince Mongkut, who later became King Rama IV (and still later was portrayed in the musical The King and I).

Prince Mongkut was ordained as a monk for twenty-seven years before ascending the throne. After studying the canon during his early years as a monk, he grew discouraged by the level of practice he saw around him in Thai monasteries. So he reordained among the Mons — an ethnic group that straddled the Thai-Burmese border and occupied a few villages across the river from Bangkok — and studied Vinaya and the classic dhutanga practices under the guidance of a Mon teacher. Later, his brother, King Rama III, complained that it was disgraceful for member of the royal family to join an ethnic minority, and so built a monastery for the Prince-Monk on the Bangkok side of the river. There, Mongkut attracted a small but strong following of like-minded monks and lay supporters, and in this way the Dhammayut (lit., In Accordance with the Dhamma) movement was born.

In its early years, the Dhammayut movement was an informal grouping devoted to Pali studies, focusing on Vinaya, the classic dhutanga practices, a rationalist interpretation of the Dhamma, and the revival of meditation techniques taught in the Pali canon, such as recollection of the Buddha and mindfulness of the body. None of the movement’s members, however, could prove that the teachings of the Pali canon actually led to enlightenment. Mongkut himself was convinced that the path to nirvana was no longer open, but he felt that a great deal of merit could be made by reviving at least the outward forms of the earliest Buddhist traditions. Formally taking a bodhisattva vow, he dedicated the merit of his efforts to future Buddhahood. Many of his students also took vows, hoping to become disciples of that future Buddha.

Upon disrobing and ascending the throne after his brother’s death in 1851, Rama IV was in a position to impose his reforms on the rest of the Thai Sangha, but chose not to. Instead, he quietly sponsored the building of new Dhammayut centers in the capital and the provinces, which was how — by the time of Ajarn Mun — there came to be a handful of Dhammayut monasteries in Ubon.
Ajarn Mun felt that Customary Buddhism had little to offer and so he joined the Dhammayut order, taking a student of Prince Mongkut as his preceptor. Unlike many who joined the order at the time, he wasn’t interested in the social advancement that would come with academic study and ecclesiastical appointments. Instead, his life on the farm had impressed on him the sufferings inherent in the cycle of life and death, and his single aim was to find a way out of the cycle. As a result, he soon left the scholarly environment of his preceptor’s temple and went to live with a teacher named Ajarn Sao Kantasilo (1861-1941) in a small meditation monastery on the outskirts of town.

Ajarn Sao was unusual in the Dhammayut order in that he had no scholarly interests but was devoted to the practice of meditation. He trained Ajarn Mun in strict discipline and canonical meditation practices, set in the context of the dangers and solitude of the wilderness. He could not guarantee that this practice would lead to the noble attainments, but he believed that it headed in the right direction.
After wandering for several years with Ajarn Sao, Ajarn Mun set off on his own in search of a teacher who could show him for sure the way to the noble attainments. His search took nearly two decades and involved countless hardships as he trekked through the jungles of Laos, central Thailand, and Burma, but he never found the teach
er he sought.

Gradually he realized that he would have to follow the Buddha’s example and take the wilderness itself as his teacher, not simply to conform to the ways of nature — for nature is samsara itself — but to break through to truths transcending them entirely. If he wanted to find the way beyond aging, illness, and death, he would have to learn the lessons of an environment where aging, illness, and death are thrown into sharp relief. At the same time, his encounters with other monks in the forest convinced him that learning the lessons of the wilderness involved more than just mastering the skills of physical survival.

 

He would also have to develop the acuity not to be misled by dead-end sidetracks in his meditation. So, with a strong sense of the immensity of his task, he returned to a mountainous region in central Thailand and settled alone in a cave.
In the long course of his wilderness training, Ajarn Mun learned that — contrary to Reform and Customary beliefs — the path to nirvana was not closed. The true Dhamma was to be found not in old customs or texts but in the well-trained heart and mind. The texts were pointers for training, nothing more or less. The rules of the Vinaya, instead of simply being external customs, played an important role in physical and mental survival. As for the Dhamma texts, practice was not just a matter of confirming what they said. Reading and thinking about the texts could not give an adequate understanding of what they meant — and did not count as showing them true respect. True respect for the texts meant taking them as a challenge: putting their teachings seriously to the test to see if, in fact, they are true. In the course of testing the teachings, the mind would come to many unexpected realizations that were not contained in the texts. These in turn had to be put to the test as well, so that one learned gradually by trial and error to the point of an actual noble attainment. Only then, Ajarn Mun would say, did one understand the Dhamma.

 

This attitude toward the Dhamma parallels what ancient cultures called “warrior knowledge” — the knowledge that comes from developing skills in difficult situations — as opposed to the “scribe knowledge” that people sitting in relative security and ease can write down in words. Of course, warriors need to use words in their training, but they view a text as authoritative only if its teachings are borne out in practice. The Canon itself encourages this attitude when it quotes the Buddha as teaching his aunt, “As for the teachings of which you may know, ‘These teachings lead to dispassion, not to passion; to being unfettered, not to being fettered; to divesting, not to accumulating; to modesty, not to self-aggrandizement; to contentment, not to discontent; to seclusion, not to entanglement; to aroused persistence, not to laziness; to being unburdensome, not to being burdensome’: You may definitely hold, ‘This is the Dhamma, this is the Vinaya, this is the Teacher’s instruction.'”
Thus the ultimate authority in judging a teaching is not whether the teaching can be found in a text. It lies in each person’s relentless honesty in putting the Dhamma to the test and carefully monitoring the results.
When Ajarn Mun had reached the point where he could guarantee that the path to the noble attainments was still open, he returned to the northeast to inform Ajarn Sao and then to continue wandering.

 

Gradually he began to attract a grassroots following. People who met him were impressed by his demeanor and teachings, which were unlike those of any other monks they had known. They believed that he embodied the Dhamma and Vinaya in everything he did and said. As a teacher, he took a warrior’s approach to training his students. Instead of simply imparting verbal knowledge, he put them into situations where they would have to develop the qualities of mind and character needed in surviving the battle with their own defilements. Instead of teaching a single meditation technique, he taught them a full panoply of skills — as one student said, “Everything from washing spittoons on up” — and then sent them into the wilds.
It was after Ajarn Mun’s return to the northeast that a third type of Buddhism emanating from Bangkok — State Buddhism — began to impinge on his life. In an effort to present a united front in the face of imperialist threats from Britain and France, Rama V (1868-1910) wanted to move the country from a loose feudal system to a centralized nation-state. As part of his program, he and his brothers — one of whom was ordained as a monk — enacted religious reforms to prevent the encroachment of Christian missionaries. Having received their education from British tutors, they created a new monastic curriculum that subjected the Dhamma and Vinaya to Victorian notions of reason and utility.

 

Their new version of the Vinaya, for instance, was a compromise between Customary and Reform Buddhism designed to counter Christian attacks that monks were unreliable and lazy. Monks were instructed to give up their wanderings, settle in established monasteries, and accept the new state curriculum. Because the Dhammayut monks were the best educated in Thailand at the time — and had the closest connections to the royal family — they were enlisted to do advance work for the government in outlying regions.
In 1928, a Dhammayut authority unsympathetic to meditation and forest wanderers took charge of religious affairs in the northeast. Trying to domesticate Ajarn Mun’s following, he ordered them to establish monasteries and help propagate the government’s program. Ajarn Mun and a handful of his students left for the north, where they were still free to roam. In the early 1930’s, Ajarn Mun was appointed the abbot of an important monastery in the city of Chieng Mai, but fled the place before dawn of the following day.

He returned to settle in the northeast only in the very last years of his life, after the local ecclesiastical authorities had grown more favorably disposed to his way of practice. He maintained many of his dhutanga practices up to his death in 1949.
It wasn’t until the 1950’s that the movement he founded gained acceptance in Bangkok, and only in the 1970’s did it come into prominence on a nationwide level. This coincided with a widespread loss of confidence in state monks, many of whom were little more than bureaucrats in robes. As a result, Kammatthana monks came to represent, in the eyes of many monastics and lay people, a solid and reliable expression of the Dhamma in a world of fast and furious modernization.
Buddhist history has shown that wilderness traditions go through a very quick life cycle.

 

As one loses its momentum, another often grows up in its place. But with the wholesale destruction of Thailand’s forests in the last few decades, the Kammatthana tradition may be the last great forest tradition that Thailand will produce. Fortunately, we in the West have learned of it in time to gather lessons that will be help in cultivating the customs of the noble ones on Western soil and establishing authentic wilderness traditions of our own.
Perhaps the most important of those lessons concerns the role that the wilderness plays in testing and correcting trends that develop among Buddhists in cities and towns. The story of the Kammatthana tradition gives lie to the facile notion that Buddhism has survived simply by adapting to its host culture. The survival of Buddhism and the survival of the Dhamma are two different things. People like Ajarn Mun — willing to make whatever sacrifices are needed to discover and practice the Dhamma on its own terms — are the ones who have kept the Dhamma alive.

Of course, people have always been free to engage in Buddhist traditions in whatever way they like, but those who have benefited most from that engagement are those who, instead of reshaping Buddhism to fit their preferences, reshape themselves to fit in with the customs and traditions of the noble ones. To find these customs isn’t easy, given the bewildering variety of traditions that Buddhists have spawned over the centuries. To test them, each individual is thrown back on his or her own powers of relentless honesty, integrity, and discernment.

There are no easy guarantees. And perhaps this fact in itself is a measure of the Dhamma’s true worth. Only people of real integrity can truly comprehend it. As Ajarn Lee, one of Ajarn Mun’s students, once said, “If a person isn’t true to the Buddha’s teachings, the Buddha’s teachings won’t be true to that person — and that person won’t be able to know what the Buddha’s true teachings are”.

Source; The Customs of the Noble Ones”, by Thanissaro Bhikkhu. Access to Insight (Legacy Edition), 7 June 2010, http://www.accesstoinsight.org/lib/authors/thaniss… ©1999 Thanissaro Bhikkhu