Lucky BOBI: Thai Buddha Amulets

October 6, 2013

【Efficacious Amulets】LP Phan Amulet Made A Butcher Drop His Knife

Luang Phor Phan (Thai: หลวงพ่อผัน), a guru monk of Wat Ratcharoen (Thai: วัดราษฎร์เจริญ), Saraburi Province, had made plenty of self-portrait amulets in several editions with versatile and abounding efficacious events.

Of all Luang Phor Phan amulets, the most popular edition is "Luang Phor Phan self-portrait amulet, Rian Sema, 1st batch," whose front side is a sitting-meditation image of Luang Phor Phan and which was made in honor of the promotion of Luang Phor Phan.

When it comes to the most well-known edition of Luang Phor Phan amulets, the "Pig Stabbed Edition" couldn't be overlooked. "Pig Stabbed Edition" amulets, whose front side also displays a sitting-meditation image of Luang Phor Phan, were made for the purpose of raising funds for renovating the temple.

Luang Phor Phan self-portrait amulet, Rian Sema, 1st batch

The name "Pig Stabbed" was derived from a story that a butcher, after receiving a Luang Phor Phan amulet, went to the slaughterhouse as usual. The amulet was put into a small bag placed in his shirt pocket. The butcher threw a pig onto the ground; at the meantime, from his pocket slipped the amulet, which was covered by the pig.

Grasping a sharp knife, the butcher was going to cut the pig's throat to kill it. Unbelievably, the pig skin failed to be stabbed by the knife and the pig remained well without being hurt.

The startled butcher had the pig overturned, found the covered amulet, and suddenly figured out that it was the efficaciousness of Luang Phor Phan amulet. The story had a happy ending: the pig escaped from being killed to death, and the butcher no longer performed any butcher's duties.

The efficacious stories of Luang Phor Phan "Pig Stabbed Edition" amulets spread among Luang Phor Phan's disciples and Buddha-amulet collectors. "Pig Stabbed Edition" amulets, hardly seen now, are taken as Saraburi Province's invaluable sacred objects with prohibitive prices.

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【Amulets Zone】Phra Khun Paen - Power and Charm

【Luang Pu Key．Phra Khun Paen】

1. "Khun Paen" is the name of a brave and invincible general in ancient Thailand, winning victories over all enemies. Khun Paen was popular among females not only for his handsome looking but also his boldness and sense of responsibility. General Khun Paen had lots of wives, one of whom was a daughter of a general in the neighboring country.

A legend said that General Khun Paen was once ordered to conquer his wife's home country, who made appeals to her husband not to do so; however, General Khun Paen couldn't choice but follow the military orders. His wife, to protect her country, prepared poisoned meals to General Khun Paen, only to be found by him who killed his wife out of rage.

It was after his wife died that Khun Paen knew she had been pregnant with a boy. Khun Paen made use of the body of the dead boy to create a Kumantong, which helped Khun Paen defeat enemies in every war and avoid misfortunes.

2. The difference between amulets of Phra Khun Paen and those of General Khun Paen is that the former, Phra Khun Paen amulets, are in the image of Buddha with a pointed head and the right hand touching the earth, leaving the right shoulder and arm bare, while the latter, General Khun Paen amulets, are in the image of a powerful strong man and with women or Kumantong besides or beneath the image.

3. At first, Phra Khun Paen amulets were made mainly for the effect of safety and protection for soldiers. However, worshipers thought that the amulet should be granted with effects of strong power and charm of General Khun Paen. Phra Khun Paen amulets, then, have since been made with additional magic skills and material to enhance the effects such as wealth, metta, and charm.

4. Phra Khun Paen amulets are commonly seen in a pentagon shape. Some experts thought that pentagon, compared to "Sum Ruen Kaew" (a triangular arch on the back of Phra Buddha Chinnarat), is the better shape to hold strong the Khun Paen amulets, which were used as a talisman in battlefields.

5. Effects of Khun Paen amulets include protection against adversity, power, wealth, metta (loving-kindness), and charm.

This Phra Khun Paen amulet was made and consecrated by Luang Pu Key. Welcome your purchasing!

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October 4, 2013

【Amulets Zone】Phra Nak Prok - Buddha Protected by Naga

【Luang Phor Sin．Phra Nak Prok】

1. "Phra Nak Prok", meaning "Buddha Protected by Naga", is the Buddha image for people born on Saturday. "Naga" is the name for a deity, taking the form of a very great snake.

2. Among the notable nagas of Buddhist tradition is Mucalinda, protector of the Buddha. Shortly after his enlightenment, Buddha is meditating in a forest when a great storm arises, but graciously Naga King Mucalinda gives shelter to the Buddha from the storm by covering the Buddha's head with his 7 snake heads.

3. Phra Nak Prok is renowned for effects of the prosperity of careers, safety, protection against disasters, and turning misfortune into fortune, a good choice for the military or the police. Also, people born on Saturday are recommended to wear Phra Nak Prok amulets, the Saturday Buddha image.

4. This Phra Nak Prok amulet was made and consecrated by Luang Phor Sin, the abbot of Wat Lahanyai. "Only people of integrity who have firm belief in the power of Buddha amulets will be blessed and protected by Buddha amulets," said Luang Phor Sin. Welcome to purchase this Phra Nak Prok amulet, the only one left in stock!

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Buddha Images for Days of the Week
【Lucky BOBI - Thai Buddha Amulet】Phra Nak Prok

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October 2, 2013

【Amulets Zone】Hanuman - The Monkey God

【Luang Pu Key．Hanuman】

1. Hanuman, a Hindu monkey god,, has four faces and eight arms. He is the son of of Vayu, the god of wing, and Anjana, a female monkey, and Hanuman is a central character in the Indian epic Ramayana.

Hanuman is full of strength and speed. He moves as fast as wind, and is powerful enough to lift the mountain. He could shrink and extend his body and even become invisible. He could become so huge as mountain with golden melted skin, blush like jewels and long tail. His scream could frighten off the enemy.

Hanuman has four sacred items: flywheel, sea shells, wand, and trident. Trident is the weapon to fight against yaksha.

2. In the Hindu epic Ramayana, Hanuman was encouraged to go and find Sita, the beautiful consort of the Hindu god Rama (avatar of Vishnu). Sita was abducted by Ravana, the 10-headed king of the demons. In Rama's search for Sita, he came upon Sugriva, the king of the monkeys, and Rama assisted Sugriva in regaining his throne. Sugriva and his vanaras, most notably Hanuman, helped Rama defeat Ravana and reunite with Sita.

Hanuman gained every success in work and war. He is a symbolism to man: handsome, charming and has several wives. In ancient Thai, masters loved to make Hanuman sacred items as they thought that knowledge and arts were suitable to merge.

3. Sacred objects of Hanuman could help in eternal protection, avoid disasters & evils, gain benevolent of love and attract wealth. It also helps in smoothness in work and business. It helps worshipers to advance & upgrade their work, earn quick profit from business and protect from 108 types of problems.

4. This Hanuman was made and consecrated by Luang Pu Key, a well-known Thai great monk adept at ceremonies of luck-enhancing and luck-changing. Welcome your purchasing!

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【Thai Buddha and Deities】Hanuman
【Lucky BOBI - Thai Buddha Amulet】Hanuman

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Phra Somdej

Phra Somdej, honored as "King of Amulet", is the leading role in "Benjapakee" --- Phra Somdej , Phra Nang Phaya, Phra Rod, Phra Phong Supan, Phra Somgor.

Phra Somdej amulet is usually seen in a Buddha image sitting on tiers, encircled by an arc and with a square frame. The name "Somdej" comes from a story that Somdej Toh Wat Rakang began making Buddha amulets of this type since 2409 BE (AD 1866) after his rank was upgraded to Somdej Phra Buddhacharn Toh Phomarangsi.

Buddha amulets made by Somdej Toh could be categorized into four periods:

1st period: amulets of all types;

2nd period (2395 BE - 2409 BE): The prototype of Phra Somdej amulets, made by Somdej Toh after upgraded to the monk rank Somdej, was shown. Amulet molds were made by worshippers.

3rd period (2409 BE - 2415 BE): Phra Somdej amulets made in this period are regarded as the most beautiful ones. The molds were offered by the palace goldsmith Luang Vijarn Jereranai. Now they are all high-priced and coveted by celebrities.

4th period: after Somdej Toh passed away, his disciples made Phra Somdej amulets with residual material.

　
Phra Somdej amulets made by other guru monks, such as LP Pern, LP Tim, LP Khun, LP Sin, LP Boon, LP Key, LP Won, etc., are also famous.

The efficacy of Phra Somdej amulets is all-around: wealth, business, metta (loving-kindness), invulnerability, protection against adversity, defense against the devil, immunity from disease, and so on.

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【Lucky BOBI - Thai Buddha Amulet】Phra Somdej Amulets

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【Amulets Zone】Kumantong－Child Spirit of Wealth

【Luang Pu Hong．Kumantong】

1. Kumantong, a type of Thai amulet made by monks who soothed divine spirits of not-yet-reincarnated dead children and had them purified, could help worshippers bring more money and wealth fortune, house sit, look after their children, and fulfill wishes.

Remember not to confuse "Kumantong" with "child child", because Kumantong is made on the basis of monks' mercy, while "child ghost" is created by forcing the spirits of dead children to become the followers of evil-minded people.

2. Enshrining Kumantong, as bringing up one's own children, needs love, responsibility, kind- heartedness, and firm belief. Cookies, soft drinks, candies, toys, etc., could be taken as offerings for Kumantong. When having meals, people could call Kumantong silently to inform them to eat together. Greed is absolutely forbidden, and it's not good for you to fail to meet promise.

3. Merits will be accumulated for kind-hearted people enshrining Kumantong. People can donate money on behalf of their Kumantong, whose merits would be grew by this behavior and who will return thanks to people by bringing in more wealth.

On the other hand, if those who are evil and intended to do harm to others make use of Kumantong to preform bad and immoral deeds, negative karma and bad results will not be faraway.

4. Effects of Kumantong:
(1) more wealth and fortune
(2) prosperous business
(3) preservation of wealth
(4) protection of house
(5) safety of family members
(6) smooth life
(7) fulfillment of wishes

5. This wearable Kumantong was consecrated by Luang Pu Hong, a well-known and widely respected Thai great monk.

As the Buddhist saying goes, "Good deeds bring good results. Bad deeds produce negative results. We cannot oppose the law of causality; good and evil will have their karmic retribution when their time comes." With this correct concept in mind, people will surely gain the help from Kumantong, and enjoy a happy and wealthy life!

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【Lucky BOBI - Thai Buddha Amulet】Kumantong

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