Wednesday 29 October 2014

Luang Pu Perm - Luang Pu Cher Wat Klang bangkaew

 

 Luang Pu Perm 

B.E2429-B.E2526



LP Perm was born in B.E.2429 (C.E.1886) in Nakornpathom province. At the age of 21, he was ordained as a monk at Wat Klang Bang Kaew, Nakornpathom province. LP Perm was a monk under LP Boon who was the first monk who created style of Bia-Gae in the present era and popular for his knowledge in both holy Dharma and Visha.
In 1938, after LP Boon passed away LP Perm was an abbot of Wat Klang Bang Kaew. He has been an expert of concentration of mindfulness in Buddhism way and has knowledge of Visha (magic) and Dharma. He has been well-known as a monk who has been created good amulet. He is a monk who possesses a lot of metta (loving-kindness) and bahramee (power).
LP Perm passed away in B.E.2526 (C.E.1983) at the age of age of 97 years old.



This batch of Phra nakprok nur Kaminsek is made by lp Perm and its made around 2500era and it was not realse until Lp Perm passing and giving to those who attend the last rite for lp Perm. Therefore this is 1 of the best amulet created by lp Perm as it was chanted for more than 20 yrs



 

 Luang Pu Jur-ah




LP Jur-ah of Wat Glarng-Bang-Gaow, NakhonPaThom province was born in C.E.1925. LP Jur-ah was ordained at the age of 26 at Wat Glarng-Bang-Gaow. He has been an expert of concentration of mindfulness in Buddhism way. LP Jur-ah was close disciple of LP Purm. He has knowledge of Visha (magic) and has been studied the art of making efficacious Bia-Gae and amulets from LP Purm. LP Jur-ah is only one who succeeds in making the Bia-Gae from LP Purm. After LP Purm passed away, many people want LP Jur-ah to become an abbot of this temple but he refused and become a second abbot. Every day, many people go to meet LP Jur-ah. They really need for his help. They are said that Luang Phor is a monk who possesses a lot of metta (loving-kindness) and Bahramee (power).
LP Purm was an abbot of this temple.He was guru monk and very well-known in Thailand. LP Purm was a monk under LP Boon who was the first monk who created style of Bia-Gae in the present era and popular for his knowledge in both holy Dharma and Visha.
LP Jur-ah passed away on the 29th December 2009 at the age of 84. 




Phra Chao Sua B.E2535 made by lp Jur-ah

Luang Phor Kalong Wat Khao Laem

Luang Phor Kalong - Wat Khao Laem

Luang Phor Kalong is recognised as one of Thailand's true Guru Monks, practised in the arts of meditation, telepathy and magical incantations.

The reverend, Kalong was born on a Saturday in the second lunar month of 1919 in Klong 7, Pathumthani Province. His mother was from Supanburi Province– she was Luang Phor Niam's younger sister, making Luang Phor Kalong the nephew of Luang Phor Niam of Wat Noi Temple, who incidentally was a senior master of Supanburi Province. It was told that before his birth, Bang, an old man living opposite was fishing in the night saw a Reusi/Lersi holding a young child's hand that walked into the house. Bang was absolutely stunned! He raised his hands and joined his palm in gesture of respect and paid respect with full conviction. He then focussed his mind to make a vow,” If what I saw is real may the child born in this house definitely be a boy. If it is so I will quit my occupation and cease hauling fish forever." Thereafter not long, LP's mother gave birth to LP and named him,"Galong" – which means “flying crow”. As for Bang, he kept his vow and also kept silence about this matter. Ever since then Bang constantly kept an eye on little Galong discreetly.

Luang Phor Kalong had an extra tooth in the centre of his upper palate since birth. This tooth has its similarity to Hanuman from the Ramayana epic, which has a mystical crystal fang. LP Kalong was hence perceived by nature, a miraculous monk. It is also why he is also known as Khiew Geow, which means “crystal tooth”.

LP Kalong commented on his amulets:
"The object which I consecrated with my concentrated mind will therefore have the value that will exceed gold. It will eventually be more difficult to come across than jewel." Because of this comment, LP Kalong’s amulets were popular amongst the many followers.

When the Reverend Father Kalong grew older, he became very interested in studying magical incantations. Luang Phor Kalong is recognised as one of Thailand's true Guru Monks, practised in the arts of meditation, telepathy and magical incantations. Luang Phor Kalong was the best disciple and a confidant of the Lord Wisuthacharn or the Lord Pae, (passed away in 2001) who was the direct disciple of the Patriarch Pae. The Reverend Pae had said that he studied meditation and perceived many things from many masters while meditating, for example, the hermit Poochaosamingprai (the one who led him down to earth), Maha Brahma Chinapanchara, and other masters who have passed away.

When LP study spell and charm of the Veda lineage with LP Niem and LP Seung at Wat Naboon until he completed the study. The two teachers then wrote a letter to entrust LP with another monk called LP Kukan. LP Kukan was 120 years old a Cambodia Guru Master at Sisaket. He was actually the teacher of both LP Niem and LP Seung. LP narrated that the very first night staying with LP Kukan. A monk there was trying to test him. This monk was a local spirit doctor and also an expert in spell and charm. At midnight,LP was bewitched by that monk. He casted spell on a piece of wood, turning it into thousand centipedes to harm LP. LP Kalong composed himself and used the tagrud he made personally tying it around his body. Together with the spell and charm LP study from many teachers. It happened that not even a single centipede was able to harm LP. At this this moment there was enough time for LP to cast a spell to catch the centipede making it to return and transformed back to wood as usual. LP knew who the monk who tested him was.

Next morning, the monk who tested LP doesn’t dare to come forward to face LP because he feels ashamed. LP study spell and charm with LP Kukan for a long time until LP Kukan finally handed down the occult book of heritage to LP Kalong. The content was about Kong Grapan - casting spell on thing and releasing thing. Presently, this book was well-preserved by LP. The legend of Tiger head Lersi was related by LP Kalong a long time ago. LP said that when he was young he liked to go into the jungle and mountain in order to practice meditation in seclusion. This was for the benefit and welfare of Buddhism.

One day, LP went to spend his rain retreat at Wat Dao Dueng in Singburi province. At that time, the temple was badly dilapidated. During the first night of stay there, a strange incident happened. There was a strong wind blowing and ghostly screams were heard. On the second night, there was a strong rotting smell and also a mass of big black ants. There were about 10,000 of ants crawling around the resting area of LP. On the third night, there were sounds of a giant as huge as a tree walking around. With regards to the various incidents that happened, LP dealt with them with his Discipline, Concentration and Wisdom. Skillful in Wicha LP surmounted the obstacles smoothly, until there was a shadow which appeared in the place where LP was sitting and chanting. When LP opened his eyes, he saw an old man with a fierce looking face, who was over a hundred years old. The face gradually changed into the face of a ferocious tiger. Tiger head Lersi asked LP, "Venerable Sir, who are you and where did you come from?" LP answered, "I am Kalong, and I came for seclusion so as to practice meditation according to the teachings of the Buddha." Tiger head Lersi then told LP the truth, "The incidents that happened the last few nights arose mostly from my power. I thought that you were trying to challenge me." The Tiger head Lersi continued, "In my previous life, I was ordained at the time of the 2nd King of Ayuttaya, about 500 yrs ago. My name was LP Krut and we ever practiced together." "In my previous life, I practiced the occult art of Seua Saming until I was very skillful. My body transformed from a monk into a Tiger-head Lersi because of Seua Saming's spell. This remained so until I passed away." "After death, I became Lersi Poo Seua and continued to practice until today." In order to prove that he was speaking the truth, Poo Seua brought LP to a secret treasure chest hidden under a large rubber tree. There were two 9" golden Buddha images inside. It was the proof that in their previous lives, LP Kalong and LP Krut made them together as an offering to the propagation of Buddhism.

Thereafter,in BE2505(1962) LP shifted to stay in Lopburi temple at Ampher Patthana Nikom. LP developed the temple by building ordination hall until it was finally completed in BE2515(1972). LP then shifted to stay in Wat Khao Laem and intended to build the 9 ordination halls. When LP Kalong is 90 years old in BE2551(2008)with 70 years of rain retreat. There are also many masters who have co-operated with Luang Phor Kalong – some are still living, whilst other have now passed away. An interesting story is that of Luang Phor Toh of Wat Pradoochimplee with whom he meditated with on many occasions. They originally met at Wat Indrawiharn, Bangkhunbrom. Luang Phor Toh had pointed at Luang Phor Kalong while asking Luang Phor Chaem of Nuannoradit Temple who this monk was, and from where he came. He had said that he had never met a monk with such strong powers of telepathy.

 Tiger Tooth talisman created by Lp Kalong *very rare

Wat Ling Khop

Wat Ling Khop

Wat Ling Khop is a temple located in Bangkok Noi, Thonburi. In 1809, King Rama II declared it as Wat Bovornmongkol. Wat Bovornmongkol went thru a major renovation in 1966, and during that time the temple excavated a few big jars filled with lotus shape amulets.

There is evidence that the amulets were consecrated and buried in the stupa is 1867.

In BE 2411, the then current Abbot of the temple was Pra Sumethachan. He entered the priesthood as a novice at the age of 10 before being ordained at Wat Bangput, Nothaburi. In 2399 he moved to Wat Chanasongkram, Banglampu, before being invited to take up the position of Abbot at Wat Lingkob after the death of the previous Abbot, Pra Ramanmunee.

It is recorded that he constructed a new Chedi which he was to fill with many votive tablets such as Phra Kleep Bua made from baked clay and other valuables.

The blessing ceremony attended by many leading monks of the era was presided over by none other than Pra Somdej Buddhachan Toh himself, making these amulets extremely valuable and highly collectible.

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The above baked clay votive tablets were found a in a Jedi of Wat LingKhob, Bangkok, in B.E.2509. LP Sri(Phra Sumethacharn), the then Abbot, and Chang Wang Toh, a high ranking official, help made them in B.E.2411. After a blessing ceremony presided by Somdej Phra Phutdhacharn Toh of Wat Rakang, all the amulets were contained in the Jedi's hollow. The Jedi is located by the Chao Phraya River. By water gradual erosion, the Jedi's base later became a big hole. One day in B.E.2509, a large amount of the votive tablets poured out of the Jedi. Many people snapped up these amulets.

A Phra Somdej Wat Rakang blessed by Somdej Phra PhutdhaCharn Toh presently costs approximately 1,000,000-10,000,000 Baht. But Phra KleepBua of Wat Lingkhob--a little big amulet-- which was also blessed by Somdej Toh just costs many thousands times cheapers.

If we really have profoundedly deep backgrounds on some kinds of amulets, we will pay only a little amount of money for a real BIG value item.           

 

 Phra Ling Kob

 

Legend of Chuchok

Legend of Chuchok

 Chuchok’s story comes from Wesandorn Jatarka, the last life of great worthiness or so-called Poramat Barami (the ultimate worthiness) of the Buddha. At that time, he was born as Prince Wesandorn. It was a preparation for his enlightenment in the future. Wesandorn is one of the stories of the former incarnations of the Lord Buddha. There are 13 chapters. It is believed that listening to all 13 chapters in one day brings about great merit.

According to the sermon, Chuchok was a Brahmin living in Kalingkarat Province. He went about begging donations and was able to collect a small fortune. He was very stingy and knew how to save and gradually saved his money until he had 100 Kasap. At that time, he was considered as a rich man. He took all money to entrust to a friend who was also a Brahmin, and departed once again to travel the country begging. As for his friend who was looking after the money, he grew poorer, so he took Chuchok's money which he had entrusted to him, and spent it all. When Chuchok remembered, he returned to claim his money. The Brahmin couple did not have any money to repay him so they offered their daughter, Amittada, to be Chuchok's wife. Amittada was a young beautiful girl. She told Chuchok that “My life belongs to you. From now on, you can keep me as a maid at home or as a wife. I can sleep at your feet and do everything for you.” It is said that Chuchok had a very beautiful wife, in that life, because he had offered a cloth with a bunch of lotus flowers to the Lord Buddha in a previous life. Whereas Amittada had offered a blooming lotus that she had smelt with her own nose before giving to to the Lord Buddha. As a consequence she had an old husband, Chuchok. Chuchok was a very old and ugly man. When he took Amittada to his village named Tunawit, Amittada cared for Chuchok her husband in the proper manner. Many Brahmin men in that district became dissatisfied with their own wives because their behaviour did not match that of Amittada. All the Brahmin women were cursed because of Amittada. As a result the women went to curse her in return. When Amittada had gone down to the waters edge she was cursed and repelled. The Brahmin women cursed and mocked her, saying that her husband was ugly. She felt ashamed and heartbroken, and returned home. She told her husband Chuchok the events of that day and said that from now on she was not going to work; Chuchok said he would have to do the work himself, but Amittada would not accept that because her family had never used a husband as a slave. Finally, she asked Chuchok to find a slave for her otherwise she would not live with him.
Chuchok had no idea where to get the servant. Amitada told
him that the Prince Wetsandon (Vessantara) was out of palace
and practiced in the jungle. He was generous and loved to donate for charity.
Therefore it was possible to ask for his children to work as
servant for them. As what they had expected, Prince Wetsandon
agreed to donate his children to Chuchok.
On his way home, they passed by the palace and the King saw them.
He recognized the two children were his grandchildren and instructed
Chuchok to enter the palace.
Chuchok told the King that Prince Wetsandon had given him the
two children as servants. The King bought his two grandchildren
back from Chuchok and offered him a sumptuous feast.
Chuchok had never eaten such a great meal and he ate non-stop
until his stomach was blown and died.
From the story, it shows that Chuchok was old and ugly,
but he was a good "taker" that no one would refuse to give,
even the parents were willing to give their children to him.
He only needed to use a mouth and held out his hand to get
what he wanted without using any strength or brain. Furthermore,
men are jealous of his wife who is pretty and hardworking.

Among masters who are famous for making Chuchok’s sacred objects,
one of the famous masters is Luang Pu Rod
Wat Bangnamwon which is regarded the best maker of Chuchok in thailand. It is very rare to come across those made by Lp Rod and
 it cost a price if u able to come across one. Second in line are those from Luang Pu Tim from Wat Lahanlai,which is equally rare and not easy to come across and equally expensive. 
Below are Picture of Chuchok made by the great Lp Tim and every pc are handmade and no 2 pc are the same.







Wat Wiwet Wanaram


Wat Wiwet Wanaram

Dhan Chao Khun Nor never made amulets by himself, but just blessed them. The major maker of amulets was Chao Khun Udomsarasophon, a former high-rank monk of Wat Dhepsirin. On Dec 5th, B.E.2513 was the greatest and final blessing ceremony, a lot of amulets from other temples were also brought in for blessing such as Wat Kao Bang Sai, Wat Silakhan, Wat Wiwek, Wat BodhiEn, Wat Saan Petch, Acharn Thong Jua's amulets,  and  Prok Jalay medal.  

Dhan Chao Khun NoraratRajManit or popularly called in short " Dhan Chao Khun Nor" was a close royal servant of King Rama VI. He had ordained a monk at Wat Dhepsirin in B.E.2468, and never left his monkhood until he passed away in early B.E.2514 at the age of 74. In his long years of monkhood, he ate only one vegetable and cereal meal a day and never stepped out of the temple even in the WWII period.

In the war time, Bangkok railway main station just few Km away from the temple was intensively bombed by the allied force, but the bombs missed the target and hit the temple. Almost all monks left the temple for safty, but he was still living there. Dhan Chao Khun Nor was a strict Dhamma practicer. He practiced advanced Dhamma, devoted all his monkhood life to follow Lord Buddha's teachings, and never missed the morning and evening chant at Ubosoth until the end of his life.

Dhan Chao Khun Nor could detect the thinking and mind of anyone who is speaking to him. He had pre-cognition mind power, and correctly foretold major events including his own death. This is so he well prepared everything before he left this world, by telling his nephew never offer him the food box anymore and also telling the next-room young monk that the day he did not go to chant means the day of his death. Then he went to sleep within a mosquito net, his two hands joined together on his chest--paying the last respect to Lord Buddha...he passed away with that beautiful posture on January 8, B.E.2514.   


  Amulets from Wat Wiwek Wanaram

The batch of somdej is one of the best amulet to be made by CKN

Due to Dhan Chao Khun Nor’s fame & popularity, there were many lay people & temples who made amulets for him to consecrate. CKN blessed all the amulets due to his kindness for all living beings. It is widely believed that the amulets blessed by CKN are very efficacious & thus highly sought after.

There is one particular set of amulet, which were made by layman Mr. Sakul Sirirat & Mr. Keaw Sirirat.
This set of amulet gained popularity because of the good faith & its clean intention. This is among the most popular & sought after range of CKN amulets.

                The purpose for making the amulets
           

                In BE2511, Mr Keaw Sirirat and family comprising of Mrs Prak Sirirat (his mother),

Mr Supot Sirirat, Mr Chouw Sirirat, Mr Dacha Sirirat (his son) decided to build a new sermon hall for Wat Wiwet Wanaram. It was very old but yet remains an indispensable part of the temple as it was mainly used for making merit & for educational purposes. Mr. Kaew & his son decided to approach CKN & seek his approval to help in the incantation of the Special Powder ( Phong Pi Set ). They also made clear their intentions of having the amulets distributed to people who intend to make a donation to fund the building of the new sermon hall.

Mr Kaew Sirirat has also made a solemn pledge in front of CKN that all funds generated from the merit making ( Tamboon ) will be solely at the disposal of Wat Wiwet Wanaram .He will not make any profit from it & if there were to be any remaining amulet, all of it will be packed & placed inside the base of  the biggest Buddha in Wat Wiwet Wanaram.   

CKN did not reply after the pledge & closed his eyes for 15 minutes in deep meditation. After that, he told  Mr. Kaew never to place any remaining amulets inside the Buddha. He furthered mentioned that when this batch of amulets becomes famous, thieves will damage the Buddha when trying to steal the amulets. He said all remaining amulets should be distributed for free to the layman. He then instructed Mr Kaew to have the Phong Pi Set brought to the front of the touw moo boo cha  ( set of altar table ), which is in front of CKN’s seat where he prays in the bosth. He continued to say that the biggest Buddha in the bosth together with all the monks will help to create magic by praying every morning and evening. The conversation lasted for about an hour before it ended.

                The Holy objects used for making the amulets.

Mr Kaew Sirirat saved & collected a lot of broken old amulets during the years BE2505 to BE2511. The amulets consisted of have both Powder ( Nua Phong ) & baked clay (Nua Din Pouw) material. Some of the amulets were:

 

1.Fragments of Phra Somdej Wat Rakang & Bang Khun Pom, Phra Kru Kao ( amulets placed in chedi ) made by Somdej Phra Phuttha Charn To.

2.The broken amulets of Phra Somdej Kru Wat Sam Pluem amounting to about half small container and  Phong Ta Bai.

3.The broken pieces of Somdej Krom Loung Chin Wa Ra Siriwat ( 2 pcs ) make using big white powder signs. The amulets were blessed at Wat Ratchabopit in BE2484 by a lot of famous monk like Somdej Pra Sangkara Pae Wat Sutat, LP Kong Wat Bang Ka Pom, LP Chong Wat Natang Nok, LP Jard Wat Bang Krabao, LP Prink Wat Bang Prakok, LP Puerk Wat King Kaew etc. 

                4. Phra Nua Phong Kao ( White Powder material ) for other famous monks..
               
5. Phra Kru Nua Din Paow ( Baked Clay material ) which consisted of Khun Pan, Phra Kam Paeng Ka Yeng & Phra Kru Ayutthaya.

                6. Phra Kru Nua Chin from many Kru Kao  from all the different provinces..

                7. Pong Na from LP Cheen Wat Thar Lad, Chacherngsao Province & LP Khai Wat Bopitpimuk.
               
                8. Bagasse ,(Charn mak) of LP Tharn Kry

9. Lipwax (See poung) and Kindness powder (pong metta mahaniyom) for LP Kom Wat Pairongvour, Supanburi Province.

10. Phong Metta Mahaniyom blessed by CKN.

11. The leaf from the pipal tree beside the Wat Thepsirin Bosth that was blessed & sprinkled with holy water by CKN.
               
                12. The gold pipal leaf  made in Wat Sothorn.

                13. Left over gold foils ( Kim Mo ) meant to cover the body of Phra LP Phuttha Sothron at Wat Sothron.

                14. The old Phayant‘s for other monks (like LP Pan Krong dan, LP Jad Wat
                Bang Ka Bouw, LP Jong Wat Natang Nok, LP Krai Wat Bopitpimok etc.

                15. Soil from Sang Watneyasathan a place in India.

                16. The Wan ( sedges ) like Wahn Sa Boo Loued, Wahn Kouep etc.,

                17. Lotus ( Dok Bour ) and dry jasmine ( Dok Ma Li ) flower from Touw moo boo char (altar) from numerous temples.
 
Mr Keaw brought the above mentioned sacred objects & had them ground to powder & pack it into a big jar.

The paragraph below was an account given by Mr. Chouw Sirirat.

The 1st Blessing
 In the year BE2511, Mr Chouw Sirirat (Son of Mr Kaew) was ordained as a monk in Wat Thepsirin. Mr Kaew had brought the jar of holy powder to attend the ordination ceremony just like he was instructed by CKN. The jar was wrapped in white cloth & the words Wat Wiwek Wanaram was written on the top & side of it. The bottle was also tightly wrapped in white strings (Sak Sin) so that the meditation power of all the monks in Wat Thepsirin will be transferred to the holy powder. From the time Mr. Chouw Sirirat was ordained, he said to the author that he clearly remembers that when CKN was praying in the Bosth he gazes at the glass jar every day sending his kindness & mental power to enhance the magical properties of the powder throughout the rainy season (Trai mas).  

After the rainy season, Mr.Kaew seek permission from CKN to use the holy powder that was blessed by all the monks of Wat Thepsirin for the whole rainy season to make the Wat Wiwet amulets. Once the amulets were made, he will bring the amulets back to Wat Thepsirin for CKN to bless it one more time before distributing to the people who did their part building the new hall. CKN informed him that there is no need to bring the amulets for reblessing as this sacred powder is already very special. However, if there is any other incantation ceremony in other temples, Mr. Kaew can bring them there to join the ceremony.

The 2nd Blessing
In BE2512, Mr Kaew separated the powder into 2 big bottles. The 1st bottle was given to Tharn phra Koo Piboon Wat Lam Toy Ting, Amphur Nong Jog, Bangkok for incantation. The 2nd bottle was given to Phra Ku Udom Pawanapiwat Wat Phuet Udom, Amphur Lamlookka, Patumthani Province & blessed till the end of the rainy season.

In BE2513, CKN informed Mr Kaew to expedite the process of making of amulet & try to make them more beautiful & have them brought to the temple upon completion. It was believed by many that CKN knew his date of passing on was near & wanted to bless the amulets once again & leave something invaluable for the people. The amulet manufacturing process was started & it consisted of quite a few phims.

Phra Phim kry Somdej Than Sam Chan (Phim like Somdej 3 tier base ) was Phra Nua Phong Kaow Aom Loueng ( Yellowish white ). There was no uniformity in the material & some appeared lighter while other have a darker tone due to the Kae Wahn ( dark sedges ).

For Phim B-E, some of the item has got the following characteristics on the back :

1) Yant Nam Tow with the letter Uk at the bottom which is deeply pressed

2) Lang Yant Noon ( Back with swollen cabalistic wordings )

3) Yant Nam Tow without the Uk with an ink stamp below. The wordings are : Thamma wittakko Boorana Wat Wiwek Wanaram.

The total quantity made are 30,000 pcs consisting of 10 phims but the most popular are accredited to the 6 standard phims stated below:

1). Phim kry ( like ) Somdej Than Sam Chan

i) Somdej Phim Yai 
Differentiated into 2 phims Phim Kaow Rieb ( Plain Knee ) and Kaow Koung ( Bent Knee )

Phim Kaow Rieb ( Plain Knee )

For this series, some of the back are plain, some have a Yant Nam Tao on the back while others have Yant Nam Tao with ink stamp with the wordings at the bottom reading :

                 Thamma Wittakko
                 Boorana Wat Wiwek Wanaram

Phim Kaow Koung ( Bent Knee )
For this series, all amulets behind have Yant Nam Tao & have a large sized Uk (deep press) below.

For Phim B-E, some of the item has got the following characteristics on the back :

1) Yant Nam Tow with the letter Uk at the bottom which is deeply pressed

2) Lang Yan Noon ( Back with swollen cabalistic wordings )

3) Yant Nam Tow without the Uk with an ink stamp below. The wordings are : Thamma wittakko Boorana Wat Wiwek Wanaram.

B Phim Song Chedi Mai Mee Karn  ( Phim pagoda shape with no ears )

C Phim Song Chedi Mee Karn ( Phim pagoda shape with ears ) Your piece

D Phra Phra Than Lek ( Phim Biggest Buddha small version )
   ** mimic Somdej Wat Sutat

E Phim Lek

2. Phim Nang Phra Ya ( Phim Queen )

There is only one design with a plain back stamped with ink. There are 2 materials namely :

a)       Nua Din Paow
This has a mixture of Wahn & the appearance will look reddish brown ( Se Nam Tarn Aom Daeng : brown cover red colour )

b)       Nua Sam Kasat
This mixture is predominantly red with other either colours like white, black or gray.
                   
3. Phim LP Phra Phutta Sothorn.
This is triangular in shape & the material appears pinkish.

4. Phim Kam Paeng Kaew ( Phim the low wall surrounding a pagoda )

5. Phim Pid Tar ( Phim Close Eyes)
The material appears a bit whitish & the back is plain with an ink stamp Yant Nam Taow.

6. Phim Phim Phra Roop Muen Dhan Chao Khun Nor ( Image of CKN )
This material for this type appears mostly whitish grey in color.

7) Miscellaneous Phims
There are other miscellaneous phims such as Phim Thar Ma prang, Phim Kry ( Like ) Somdej See Liam,
( Somdej Square) small size & Phim Phong Supan.

The 3rd & 4th blessing
On 25th April BE2513, CK Udom Sarasophom from Wat Thepsirin ( CKN’s Disciple ) had perform a incantation ceremony when the amulet were transported to the Bosth of Wat Thepsirin led by CKN. After the blessing by CKN, Mr Kaew bought this group of amulets to Wat Pak Nam Pasee Charoen for blessing ( together with WPN amulets, possibly the 4th batch ) by LP Joue.  The amulets were then kept at Wat Thepsirin after that.

The 5th & Final Blessing
CKN blessed the amulets once again on 5th December BE2513 after CK Udom Sarasophon performed a ritual. This was the last blessing this group of amulets received in the biggest ever blessing ceremony performed by CKN. Thereafter, Mr Kaew gave some of the amulet to CK Udom for distribution to the student and respected people before the amulets were put out for rent in Wat Wiwet Wanaram.

Note: This was also the blessing ceremony that the candle flames flicker wildly believed to be caused by CKN meditative power even though all windows & doors were shut as witnessed by many & recorded in the hardcover book.

The Magical Katha of CKN Amulets and Ar Ratthana,
Mr Kaew asked CKN what was the katha that he used to blessed all the amulets & how should a devotee chant this katha. CKN said that one should have the Buddha , Dharma , Buddhist priest (PhraPhut Phratham Phrasong) and CKN in his mind when reciting the katha. One should also be compassionate & remember we are not an enemy of others & others not our enemies too. In critical cases, just think of CKN and pray the katha Thammawittakko.

                Virtues of the Buddha (Phra Phutta Khun)

CKN said that due to the mixture of various ancient types which has the best magical properties ( which he intensely felt during blessing ) since the old days of Krung Rattana Kosin, all the amulets carries the following properties :

Phutta Khun Mettar Mahaniyom (Loving Kindness)
Udom Larp , Maha Larp (Luck & Great Fortune Properties)
Maha Sanae (Attractiveness to the Opposite Sex)
Maha Aood , Klaew Klaard (Elude & to be free from all forms of dangers)
Kong Gra Phan Chartee ( invunerbility against weapons)
Long Hon (invisible to the people intending to cause harm)

The destroying of the mould.

The CKN Wat Wiwet amulets is quite expensive & is one of the most popular amulets that were blessed by CKN during his lifetime. They were made having the cleanest intention, the holiest of materials & blessed for a long period of time in 5 incantation ceremonies of which two lasted more than 3 months.

This group of amulets are not as beautiful as compared to other’s because the people involved in the making process consisting only of Mr. Kaew and his immediate family. To ensure secrecy, no one else were allowed to participate in the process. They were afraid an employee or volunteer may change or divulge the proportions of the powder & other sensitive information.

To further prevent fakes & unofficial remakes, Mr Kaew and family destroyed the mould and discarded them into the Bang Pa Kong river once the project has been completed.

The passing of the Great CKN






This batch of somdej even its not made in lp's official temple but this is 1 of the greatest amulet CKN made during his life time.
today this batch so somdej is very rare and not commonly seen or ppl have even not heard of it as this batch of many was sould out not long after release. 


Dhan Chao Khun Nor

Dhan Chao Khun Nor

Dhan Chao Khun Nor (CKN) was born on Saturday, 5th Febuary BE2440 and was the eldest in the family of 5 siblings. He was among the first batch of students at the Official University of Kingdom Siam, now known as Chulalongkorn University. After completing his studies, Chao Khun Nor became an officer in the King's Palace, then ruled by the 6th King of Thailand. He became the closest attendant to the King and he moved to the King's chamber and attended to the King's daily needs. After the death of the 6th King, CKN was devastated. He left the palace in BE2468.

His parents wanted him to get married with a lady teacher after seeing CKN so sad over the death of the King. However, before anything could be firmed up, CKN told his parents that he wanted to be ordained.

CKN ordained on 23th March BE2468 at Wat Thepsirintahwaht, a day before the 6th King was cremated. He became a monk as tum boon (giving merit) for the 6th King. CKN was a strict vegetarian who consumed only 1 meal a day and decided never to leave the monkhood. He was ordained by Somdej Phra Putta Koshacharn (Charoen), who was also his preceptor. Phra Putwiriyaaigon, the abbot of Wat Sommanatwihahn and Phra Udon Seelahkon Wat DhepSiRin were the Dhamma teachers.


STRICT OBSERVANCE OF THE 227 PRECEPTS

It is widely believed that CKN could accurately predict the future by looking at finger & palm prints. When the villagers got wind of that, all of them flocked to the temple asking for him to enlighten them on their future but were declined. Despite that, many people continued to visit him very often even though they know that they will most probably go back empty handed. They all came for an assortment of reasons ranging from offering presents, to
seek guidance about their problems and to ask him about their futures. He was very uncomfortable and sad with all this.

When the villagers presented things to him, he advised them to bring it to other monks as he strictly observed the 227 provisions of moral precepts. He also mentioned that one would similarly accumulate merits when giving offerings to other monks. This made the villagers unhappy & felt that he looked down on them. They people brought the matter up to Somdej Phra Phutta Koshacharn (Charoen).

When Somdej Phra Phutta Koshacharn heard this, he asked CKN about this matter. CKN explained that the reason he did not accept the things or attendance from the villagers is because he was ordained for the purpose of tum boon for the 6th King. Besides that, he also needed to maintain good concentration in order to study the teachings of Buddha. In order to succeed, he needed to have no connections to the outside world. All the people who came to visit him brought along the troubles of the world, which adversely affected his concentration. When Somdej Phra Phutta Koshacharn heard his reasons, he sympathized and agreed with him.

As CKN had strictly observed the 227 precepts, he did not accept any form of offerings from the villagers. The room in which he lived was very empty and consisted of only the basic necessities. There was even no electric lighting. He does all his reading in the day. When CKN went back to his room, he would lock the door and stay inside. No one ever knew what he did in his room and he never came out to receive guests. He never accepted anything from anyone with the exception of his nephew who would bring vegetarian food from his mother’s house. He uses most of his time for insight development.

In the temple, they placed some skeletons of dead people to aid the monks in the development of their insight. The intention was to remind the monks that the female body would eventually resemble this ugly state so that they will refrain from sex and impure thoughts as well as to reinforce the rule of impermanence. LP Parn of Wat Bang Nom Kho Ayutthaya also practiced in such a manner.


WATER USED FOR WASHING FEET CAN CURE SICKNESS

It is a daily routine for CKN to walk back to the monk’s residence. There were 2 things that were significantly different with him. Firstly, he did not wear any slippers like the villagers and walked around barefooted. The second and most remarkable thing was that he always walked on tip-toes and his heels never touched the ground. No one knows why he walked like that but it was assumed that it was a kind exercise for his leg muscles. Before stepping into the monk’s residence, he would wash his feet in a basin and dry them.

A village was hit by a dreaded disease and one of the villagers was instructed to bring a bottle to CKN to ask for some holy water to try to cure his fellow villagers but was
declined. The villager had no idea what to do and how to get holy water from CKN to appease the villagers. Out of desperation, he decided to take the water from the basin used for washing CKN's feet and brought it back to his place to give to the sick. Nobody knew the origins of the water and what it was used for.

When the sick people drank the water which they thought was holy water given by CKN, all of them were miraculously cured. This greatly puzzled the man who brought the water.

When this news leaked out (gossip is a fearful thing) people who heard the news all rushed towards Wat DhepSiRin to ask CKN for this special holy water but he denied having given any to anyone much to their disappointment. When the villagers heard CKN’s reply, they were all very confused as to where the holy water came from.

The monk staying next to CKN couldn’t stand it anymore as more and more people flocked to the temple and decided to clarify to the villagers once and for all that CKN had never given any holy water to anyone. However, there was one man who came to beg for it but was declined. He also witnessed the same man taking the water from CKN's feet washing basin but at that time, he did not know what the man was doing. CKN was also aware of it.

When the origins of the “holy water” was established, all the villages rushed to take water from the basin. Some waited around for it to be filled up & immediately emptied the basin.

This made it a very hectic job for the person responsible for topping up the basin as he had to do it numerous times a day. Finally, the basin was placed in CKN’s room to put a stop to this.


STRONG WILLPOWER

There were reports of strange incidents happening when CKN made incantations. On the fateful day of Saturday, 25th April BE2513, a photographer was assigned to take photographs of him consecrating a batch of amulets and was busy snapping pictures of the long and elaborate process until it was finished. When the pictures were sent for processing, there was something strange and remarkable about a picture in which CKN was sprinkling holy water on the
amulets. The wooden brush that was used to sprinkle holy water emitted white light from its tip. There were many people who were present at the ceremony but the light was not seen by anyone there. It only showed up on the picture. Everyone was amazed as they could not find any logical explanation for this. However, everyone agreed that it could not have been caused by the actual physical sprinkling of holy water itself.

There was another strange incident on Saturday, 5th December BE2513. There was a big ceremony at Wat DhepSiRin & many people came to witness the event. CKN announced that it was going to be the last time he was going to make incantations for the blessing of amulets. In a photograph, the flames from the candles which were lined up directly in front of the principle Buddha statue were “swaying” as if there was a strong wind blowing. However, all the windows and doors were shut during that time and there was no wind at all. The flames should have been completely still. Everyone who was at the ceremony were astonished when the picture was shown. This particular picture was taken when CKN was making incantations in front of the principal Buddha image in a temple and Dhan Chao Khun Udomsarasophon was blessing the amulets with holy water.

Based on the pictorial evidence taken during the ceremonies, there was widespread belief that the strange incidents were the result of CKN’s high level of attainment.


DIVINE EYES

Many people and all his students strongly believed that CKN had completed the highest levels of insight development and may have attained the level of Arahant. They derived their
conclusion from his performance and his thought invoking ways when he speaks and delivers his speeches.

One evening, after CKN finished praying, he waited for Dhan Chao Khun Udom and warned him about an impending misfortune and told him to be careful in his journeys. Chao Khun Udom Sarasophom was going to build a new building at Wang Kajom Temple at Nakronnayok. During the journey, an accident occurred and the car in which CK Udom was travelling in overturned. However, he only sustained minor injuries and only had to stay in the hospital for a few days for observations. According to the people who saw the wrecked car, they were absolutely astonished the CK Udom & the driver could have survived the accident. It was later mentioned that the driver was wearing a CKN amulet.

On another occasion, CKN was having a discussion with his students on Cambodia and he mentioned that that trouble will befall on the people of Cambodia as there will be a revolution in a few days time.

All the students were puzzled when they heard that and although some of them disagreed, they did not say it out loud. A few days later, it was published in the newspapers that a revolution had started in Cambodia to expel Chao Narodom Sridhanu. His students were in shock and awe at how he could have known this in advance. Thus, they realized that that CKN was able to see the future in his meditations.

On another occasion during the rainy season, there was a new monk staying at the monk’s residence and resided right next to CKN's room. The walls of the rooms were all made of solid concrete.

One day, friends of the new monk came to visit him at the residence. This new monk took out a violin and was about to play it when CKN opened his window and told the monk’s friend who was sitting down in front of his friend’s room to please tell the new monk that this thing (violin) that he is holding is “improper” for a monk and politely asked for him to put in away. Those words shocked the people around him as the walls were made of solid concrete & CKN could not have seen the violin from the outside. Besides, the new monk had never even played the violin before that day.

From the incidents above which were experienced by different people at different times, there is widespread belief that CKN had achieved a very high level of spiritual attainment and was able to know & read people's minds.


BLESSING OF GRAVEL

The person who took care of CKN was his nephew, Khun Kosol Pattamasonthon. He was the son of Mrs. Louen Pattamasonthon, CKN’s sister.

CKN had some skin infections so one day, CKN requested Khun Kosol to go to the Pramongkoutkouw Hospital to get an anti-septic solution from Dr. Pantree Paiboon who was one
of the doctors there. Khun Kosol cleaned CKN's wounds daily until 2nd Jan BE2514.

One fine day, CKN asked his nephew, “Do you need anything from me? If you do, please go and take the gravel from Amphur Bangbour and I will perform incantations to bless it for you."

Khun Kosol was startled when heard his uncle say that because CKN has seldom volunteered to do such things except on rare occasions when he blessed amulets for the well being of the masses. On some occasions, CKN may ask devotees to take amulets from Chao Khun Udomsarasophon and always instructed them to make some donations and never to take things for free.

Khun Kosol then replied asking, "If Amphur Bangbour doesn’t have gravel, can I take from Chonburi or Samuthsongkram?” CKN answered, “No, you can’t. You can only take from Amphur Bangbour because Bangbour is a good name meaning pit of gold and silver and Samutprakarn Province means melodious and is an auspicious name. There will be gravel there if you were to go now."

Khun Kosol went searching for the gravel at Amphur Bangbour until he was was able to gather one bag of gravel consisting the nine types of gravel indicated by CKN. When CKN finished blessing it, he told Khun Kosal to give it to the children around there for protection, and instructed him to bring more the next day.

As instructed, Khun Kosol brought one more bag of gravel. After the blessing, CKN said, “These are good things and are equivalent to the Guardians of the Earth and have the goodwill of all children. It will also have the power when you give to someone whom you venerate. Put this gravel in the center of a pipal leaf and write Nor and Au on top and write the name of the person below. After that, make a frame to cover it."

After Khun Kosol received one bag of blessed gravel from CKN, everybody asked Khun Kosol for the powerful gravel and he gave one to each person until all was gone.

When CKN saw that, he ask Khun Kosol to bring more gravel but he replied that he did not dare to bring more because he was afraid that CKN was too weak and had no strength to continue with the long, complicated & ardious process of chanting.

CKN said that he wanted to let the people have some good things from him before he leaves this world and assured Khun Kosol that he will be all right. Khun Khunsol immediately went to get the final bag of gravel from Amphur Bangbour.

After he finished the blessing on 7th January BE2514, CKN said that he was not feeling well and he asked to rest in the monk’s residence. He also told one of his students that he would not be attending the prayer session the next day which he had never missed throughout his life.

CKN passed away the next day on Friday, 8th January BE2514 at the age of 74 after having lead a strict & disciplined lifestyle for 46 rain retreats. He was cremated on 22nd February BE2515. Although Dhan Chao Khun Nor has passed away, he is still fondly remembered until today and is immortalized in the hearts of many people. He remains as one of the most renowned and respected monks in Thailand.








Blessed gravel from CKN
taken by Khun Kosol