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27Apr

The Crazy Ban on Pidta Amulets in Singapore in the 70s

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The Illegalization of Phra Pidta Amulets in Singapore in the 1970s: An Affront to Religious Freedom

Singapore is world famous for its Human Rights impingements, but this Thai Amulet story puts the icing on the cake, to make the leaders of Singapore look like a bunch of total nincompoops, as well as revealing them as committing crimes against Religious Beliefs. In the 1970s, Singapore passed a law that made it illegal to wear or own Thai Phra Pidta amulets. This move was seen as an impingement on religious freedom and was met with worldwide criticism. The Phra Pidta amulet is a symbol of the Buddhist faith and is believed to offer protection to the wearer.

The Thai Pidta amulet features a monk sitting in a half-lotus position with his hands covering his eyes. The literal translation of “Pidta” means closed eyes, signifying the closure of the six senses where ultimate focus and peace can be attained. I do ponder perhaps if the Singapore Government were more afraid that criminals might perhaps truly have powerful magic that can beat their systems, more than being afraid of having to catch criminals wearing an amulet that they believe does not work! It seems to me, that the Singapore Government is afraid of the power of Thai amulets, for it empowers its people tto overcome the difficulties their own government set on them, and rise above the working class breadline level, to find true wealth and success.

The amulet is popular both in Thailand and around the world, with many top Thai monks producing their own versions. The value of Phra Pidta amulets fluctuates due to a handful of factors such as the materials used, the monk who produced them, and the rarity of the piece, with some fetching upwards of two million Thai baht (64,000 USD).

Despite the amulet’s popularity, the Singaporean government felt that it was inspiring youth to commit crimes without fear of getting caught. According to them, followers also believed they could get into fights without feeling pain, thus inspiring criminal acts and violence. However, this view is not shared by many, and the law was seen as an impingement on religious freedom and an affront to human rights.

It is not the object that is at fault but rather the wrong views of the criminal-minded wearer. In fact, one of the rules of wearing a Phra Pidta amulet is to keep the five Buddhist precepts, otherwise, the amulet is said to not work for evildoers. Moreover, in the case of criminals, most would commit a crime with or without such a Phra Pidta amulet.


The move by the Singaporean government to illegalize the wearing of the Phra Pidta amulet was seen as absurd by many. After all, there are endless objects that people may consider ‘invincibility’ inducing. Should we illegalize all of them? This law was a clear affront to religious freedom and the human right to wear an object of religious faith.

Pra Pid Ta LP Bun Pantheon Book

The Phra Pidta amulet is a symbol of Thai Buddhist culture and miniature Buddhist arts. It is a sacred object that holds deep meaning to the Buddhist faith. To illegalize its wearing is to deny the religious rights of individuals who hold this amulet dear to their hearts. The Singaporean government, in this case, failed to understand the significance of the amulet to its followers.

In conclusion, the illegalization of Phra Pidta amulets in Singapore in the 1970s was a clear affront to religious freedom and human rights. The move was seen as absurd by many, and it is not the object that is at fault but rather the wrong views of the criminal-minded wearer. The Phra Pidta amulet is a symbol of Thai Buddhist culture and miniature Buddhist arts, and to illegalize its wearing is to deny the religious rights of individuals who hold this amulet dear to their hearts. We must ensure that such a move is not repeated anywhere in the world and that religious freedom is respected at all times.

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27Apr

Phra Pidta Thai Amulets

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Unveiling the Mystical Powers of Phra Pidta Thai Amulets

The Immortal Phra Pidta Thai Nirodha Buddha Amulet; Thai Buddhist culture is rich in miniature Buddhist arts, particularly Thai Buddhist amulets, which are considered to possess magical powers. Among these amulets, Phra Pidta amulet stands out as one of the most revered and potent talismans. This article delves deep into the mystical powers of Phra Pidta Thai amulets and sheds light on their origins, symbolism, and significance.

Pra Pid Ta Pong Graduk Phii Pra Ajarn Hnoo

Pra Pid Ta Pong Graduk Phii Pra Ajarn Hnoo

Origins of Phra Pidta Thai Amulets

Phra Pidta is a revered Buddhist amulet that is said to represent the state of “Nirodha,” which refers to the cessation of craving and desire, the third of the Four Noble Truths in Buddhism. The attainment of Nirodha leads to the realization of Nibbana (also known as Nirvana), a state of perfect peace and freedom from suffering.

Pra Pid Ta Kranok Khang Luang Phu To 2522 BE

Symbolism of Phra Pidta Thai Amulets

The Phra Pidta amulet is depicted as a sitting or standing Buddha with his hands covering his eyes, which symbolizes the act of meditation and the attainment of inner peace. The amulet’s eyes are closed to represent the cessation of craving and desire, and its mouth is closed to signify the importance of right speech. In addition, the amulet’s name, “Pidta,” means “closed eyes” in the Thai language, which further emphasizes its symbolism. The amulet’s design and symbolism make it a powerful talisman for meditation, spiritual protection, and personal development.

Pra Pid Ta Pim Tapap Luang Por Tong Sukk Wat sapan Sung Nuea Pong Jum Rak

Significance of Phra Pidta Thai Amulets

The Phra Pidta amulet is considered to possess various magical powers, such as protection from harm, enhancement of one’s intuition, and the ability to attract good luck and prosperity. It is believed to have the power to dispel negative energy and prevent accidents or misfortunes. Moreover, the amulet is often worn by Buddhist monks and practitioners to enhance their meditation practice and deepen their spiritual connection with the divine. It is also believed to have the power to dispel evil spirits and protect against black magic and sorcery.

Pra Pid Ta Pong Athi (Pong Graduk Phii) - Pra Ajarn Hnoo (Wat Po)

Types of Phra Pidta Amulets

There are many different types of Phra Pidta amulets, with hundreds of thousands of designs, many of which have been lost to history. Additionally, new designs are constantly being released each year. The design, magical empowerment, and materials used to make the amulet vary greatly. Here are just five of the most well-known types of Phra Pidta amulets:

  1. Phra Pidta Nang Yong – This amulet features a squatting Buddha and is believed to provide strong protection against evil and physical danger, as well as promote success in one’s profession and personal life. It is also said to possess a Metta Maha NIyom Mercy charm.
  2. Phra Pidta Tawarn – This amulet is often depicted with four to nine arms and is believed to bring peace, stillness, and protection against evil and bad luck. It is frequently used by meditators and those who practice Dhyāna meditation to reach the meditative state of Nirōdha.
  3. Phra Pidta Yant Yung – This amulet is covered in Yantra Sacred Geometry spells and is believed to provide strong protection against evil and danger. There are even legends of its gunstopper and bulletproof magic.
  4. Phra Pidta Maha Lap – This amulet is believed to bring great luck, happiness, and financial success to the wearer.
  5. Phra Pidta Plod Nee – This amulet has a unique tapered curved triangle shape and is believed to provide help in escaping poverty or increasing wealth.

How to Use Phra Pidta Thai Amulets

To harness the mystical powers of Phra Pidta Thai amulets, it is essential to use them correctly. Here are some tips on how to use Phra Pidta amulets effectively:

  • Wear the amulet close to your body, such as around your neck or wrist, to enhance its protective powers.
  • Chant Buddhist mantras or prayers while holding the amulet to deepen your spiritual connection with the divine.
  • Keep the amulet in a clean and respectful place, such as a shrine or altar, to maintain its purity and effectiveness.
  • Avoid touching the amulet with dirty or impure hands (such as after having sexual relations, or broken the precepts by stealing) as it may reduce its potency.

The Phra Pidta Thai amulet is a potent talisman for Buddhists of all schools of thought, that symbolizes the state of “Nirodha” and the attainment of inner peace and enlightenment. Its powerful symbolism and mystical powers make it a valuable asset for spiritual practitioners and those seeking spiritual protection and personal development. By understanding the origins, symbolism, and significance of Phra Pidta amulets, we can harness their power by wearing them close to our body, as a constant reminder of our spiritual goals and as a source of protection from negative energies.

Phra Pidta Luang Pu Bun

How to Choose and Care for Your Phra Pidta Amulet

If you’re interested in acquiring a Phra Pidta amulet, there are a few things to keep in mind. First, make sure to buy from a reputable seller, as there are unfortunately many counterfeit amulets on the market. Look for a seller with good reviews and a clear history of selling authentic amulets. When choosing an amulet, consider which material and design resonates with you. Phra Pidta amulets come in a variety of materials, including gold, silver, bronze, and clay. They also come in various sizes, so consider how you plan to wear or display your amulet.
Pra Pid Ta Luang Phu Bun in Thai amulet publication
Once you have your amulet, it’s important to care for it properly to maintain its energy and effectiveness. Keep it in a clean and safe place, away from other metal objects that could damage it. You should encase it, or at least be gentle with it to avoid scratching or damaging the surface.

The Spiritual Significance of Phra Pidta Amulets

Phra Pidta amulets hold deep spiritual significance in Thai Buddhist culture. They are not just decorative items, but powerful symbols of protection and enlightenment. Through the centuries, people have turned to these amulets to ward off evil and connect with the divine.

In Buddhism, the state of Nirodha, or “cessation,” is the ultimate goal of spiritual practice. This state is achieved through the renunciation of craving and desire, leading to the cessation of suffering and the realization of Nibbana, a state of perfect peace and freedom from suffering. Phra Pidta amulets are believed to embody this state of Nirodha, representing the meditator who has achieved enlightenment and renounced desire.

Pra Pid Ta Luang Phu Nak front and rear faces

Mahayana Buddhism goes even further, asserting that Nirvana is just the other side of Samsara. One who has realized this truth can achieve liberation from any form and transcend all duality, including the concept of liberation itself. In this sense, Phra Pidta amulets are not just symbols of protection, but of ultimate liberation.

Pra Pid Ta Pum Bpong Luang Phu Sukh Wat Pak Klong Makham Tao

Phra Pidta amulets are fascinating votive tablets, and spiritual objets d’art, that hold great spiritual significance in Thai Buddhist culture. They are believed to offer protection and connect the wearer with the divine, embodying the state of Nirodha and ultimate liberation from suffering. Whether you are a collector, a spiritual seeker, or simply curious about this fascinating aspect of Thai culture, Phra Pidta amulets are well worth exploring. By choosing an authentic amulet and caring for it properly, you can tap into the power and mystery of these miniature Buddhist arts.

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5Apr

Wicha Maekasit of Luang Por Tap Wat Anongkaram

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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.

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25Jan

Phra Pidta LP Nak Wat Huay Jorake

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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

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24Jun

Phra Pidta LP Dam Wat Mai Nopparam

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Luang Por Dam

A Rare Loi Ongk Pra Pid Ta Thaan Sung (high Dais) Buddha Image Statuette amulet, in Nuea Pong Kluk Rak, with hand inscribed Yant Putto, and Khom Inscriptions, from the Great Luang Por Dam, of Wat Mai Nopparam, in Naratiwat Province, in the deep South of Thailand on the Malay border. Luang Por Dam was the first apprentice in the Wicha of Pra Pid Ta Magic, to the Great Luang Por Kron, of Wat Bang Sae. This exhibit differs from many, in the fact that it has had red Rak Chart Jeen Boran coated on the base.

Phra Pidta Luang Por Dam Wat Mai Nopparam15

The Pid Ta is made using the very same Muan Sarn Sacred Powders admixture, empowerment, and inscriptions, as those of the Great Luang Por Kron, and the Pra Pid Ta of Luang Por Dam himself, have now become legendary in their own right, and stand alone on their own merits as Pra Niyom master Class Category amulets.

 

LP Dam Wat Mai Nopparam

Highly revered and collected by Looksit (Devotees) of his Mentor Luang Por Kron, a Buddhist Master Monk from Malaysia. Luang Por Kron was Abbot of Wat Bang Sae in the province of Kalantan.

He made many Pid Ta amulets which were so very preferred (‘Niyom’). It is said in Thai Amulet circles that, in the same way that we prefer the Pra Somdej Wat Rakang as a Niyom amulet, so, in Malaysia and even Singapore, the Pra Pid Ta of Luang Por Dam, and his Mentor Luang Por Kron, became just as sought after and beloved. Malaysians know Luang Por Dam very well, for his temple is very close to the Malaysian border in Naratiwat, which is one of the reasons LP Dam was able to be a close accomplice of LP Kron, and receive and continue his Wicha.

Rear Face Pra Pid Ta Luang Por Dam

The Pra Pid Ta amulets of Luang Por Dam of Wat Mai Nopparam, have become ever more comparable and popular to those of his Mentor and Wicha Inheritance Kroo Ba Ajarn Luang Por Kron, for the fact that Luang Por Kron’s amulets are almost impossible to find anymore these days, and the Pra Pid Ta of Luang Por Dam have hence become the favored alternative, for they are considered to possess the magic of both Masters.

Below; Luang Por Kron – Wat Uttamaram (Kalimantan Malaysia)

Luang Por Kron of Wat Uttamaram Malaysia
As to Luang Por Dam’s Mentor, LP Kron, Malaysian Buddhists do not often call him Luang Por Kron as Thai people do, rather ‘Tok Racha‘, which means something similar to Thailand’s top Royal Monk always being called ‘Pra Sangkaracha’.

It is said that despite the fact that most of the surrounding households in the vicinity of Luang Por Krons temple were Muslim, that he earned their respect, and was an honored person. He was not called Luang Por Kron by Malays, as we call him in Thailand, rather, was named ‘Tok Raja’, which means ‘ as equal to the Sangha Raja’ .

The reason for this comes from a legend that the daughter of a powerful Sultan of Kalantan was cursed with a black magic spell, which caused his mind to become strangely affected, and even doctors and psychologists could not help to cure him, and even the Muslim witch doctors could not break the spell with their magic.

But Luang Por Kron was able to heal her, and return her to sanity. This caused LP Kron to recieve great respect from the Sultan who then gave him the honorary name of Tok Raja. His most preferred amulets are the Pra Pid Ta, which were mostly hand made molds, in Muan Sarn Sacred Powders with Lacquer (Nuea Pong Kluk Rak), some very few in carved wood, and a very few are sometimes seen in carved ivory.

Pra Pidta Luang Por Dam Nuea Pong Jarn Yant Putto


Luang Por Kron began making Pra Pid Ta amulets sometime around the year 2480 BE onwards, mostly making hand molded clay models, resulting in each one having a very original appearance, some with very wide legs, others less so. Most were made in Nuea Pong Kluk Rak herbal powders with lacquer mixed into the clay, and hand molded, to form an inimitable effect that has made his Pra Pid Ta amulets so original in design.

Many of his hand molded Pid Ta do not have a dais and have very wide legs, whereas others have a more standard form with inscription, and less wide legs, and usually with inscriptions of Unalome and Yant on the surface of the image. His other highly preferred amulets among devotees, are the Rian Roop Dork Jik 1st edition coin of 2500 BE, and the second edition coin, the Rian Roop Khai of 2505 BE.

A Top Master-Class amulet, from LP Dam, first apprentice of Malaysia’s Greatest Master of the Wicha Pra Pid Ta

The Pid Ta can be used as a Loi Ongk Statuette on the altar for Bucha, or be worn as an amulet encased. This exhibit is highly recommended to use for altar worship, as it has a wide sturdy base, and is fitting for placement on flat surfaces.

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