Thailand Amulets

Phra Khun Phaen (Thai : พระขุนแผน) Pra Khun Phaen are amulets which usually feature the Buddha in samadhi or other mudra and should not be confused with the "Khun Phaen" sans "Pra" that are amulets made in the likeness of the Pra Khun Phaen but with a separate deity/historical figure. The original Pra Khun Phaen amulets came before the Khun Phaen but the name is derived from the popularity of the Khun Phaen folklore of the time, and because there was no particular name given to the Pra Khun Phaen, the name was simply borrowed with the attached "Pra" พระ to denote holiness. Khun Phaen are amulets with the image of Khun Phaen of the classic Khun Chang Khun Phaen folklore. According to the folklore, Khun Phaen was proficient in using magical power including amulets and other items in battle. Khun Phaen also used love formula to attract women. Thus, one of the main functions of Khun Phaen is to enhance the bonding of human relationship like: personal relati

Phra Sum Kor (Thai : พระซุ้มกอ) is from Kamphaeng Phet Province. When Somdej Toh came to visit relatives in 1849, he found Phra Sum Kor amulets at Wat Phraboromthat Nakhonchum (Thai : วัดพระบรมธาตุนครชุม) together with tablets explaining amulet making process. He later used the recipe to make his own Phra Somdej Wat Rakhang. This amulet is found throughout Thung Sethi (Thai : ทุ่งเศรษฐี) in Kamphangphet. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thai_Buddha_amulet Photo by http://thaniyo.brinkster.net/amulet04.html

Phra Phong Suphan (Thai : พระผงสุพรรณ) is from Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat (Thai : วัดพระศรีรัตนมหาธาตุ) of Suphanburi Province. There were thieves who came to dig under the large stupa in the temple and stole amulets and tablets, some made from gold. So in 1913 Suphanburi governor ordered the formal dig up to uncover the buried amulets. Phra Phong Suphan was among the amulets found. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thai_Buddha_amulet Photo by http://www.nungsuepra.com/

Phra Nang Phaya (Thai : พระนางพญา) amulet from Wat Nang Phaya temple in Phitsanulok Province is believed to be commissioned by Queen Wisutkasat in the Ayutthaya Kingdom. The amulet was discovered when workers dug up an area in the temple to prepare the stage for King Chulalongkorn's visit for the casting of a replica of famous Buddha image Phra Phuttha Chinnarat (Thai : พระพุทธชินราช) there. This amulet was also discovered in nearby temples such as Wat Ratchaburana (Thai : วัดราชบูรณะ). From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thai_Buddha_amulet Photo by http://blog.sina.com.cn/s/blog_c3125f550101lqfe.html

Phra Rod (Thai: พระรอด) refers to amulets discovered in early King Chulalongkorn era inside a partially collapsed stupa in Wat Mahawan (Thai: วัดมหาวัน) in Lamphun Province. It was named Phra Rod because the Buddha image in the amulet matched the ancient Buddha image in the temple's Ubosot called Phra Rod Luang (Thai: พระรอดหลวง). Legends say that when the temple was part of Hariphunchai Kingdom, the amulets were crafted by Rishi to hand out to citizen during wars and the remaining of those were placed inside the temple's stupa. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thai_Buddha_amulet Photo by http://www.thaprachan.com/show_pra.php?id=200426

Phra Somdej (Thai: พระสมเด็จ) amulets are "King of amulets" said, also Known as "lucky amulets" is one of the famous amulet. Each amulet collectors must have one and it is the best and foremost choice to the new believer of Thai Amulet. Para Somdej own the most noblest status in Buddhism. The most famous of this kind is the Phra Somdej Wat Rakhang produced in around 1866 to 1871, by Somdej Toh of Wat Rakhang Khositaram (Thai: วัดระฆังโฆษิตาราม). He is among the most respected monk in Thailand too. Phra Somdej Chitralada is the amulets made by King Bhumibol himself and awarded during 1965 till 1970 to selected soldiers, policemen, government officers and citizen. Not exceeding 3000 of those are amulets made. Each amulet is accompanied with certificate stating name of recipient, date and amulet number. As of 2013, a Phra Somdej Chitralada worths at least 2 million Baht. In general, most Phra Somdej amulets do not have eyes, nose and mouth. The Buddha image in Phr

The most famous of Thai amulets are the set of 5 rarest and highly sought after amulets Phra Somdej Wat Rakhang (Thai: พระสมเด็จวัดระฆัง), Phra Rod(Thai: พระรอด), Phra Nang Phaya (Thai: พระนางพญา), Phra Phong Suphan (Thai: พระผงสุพรรณ) and Phra Sum Kor (Thai: พระซุ้มกอ), together called Benja Phakhi (Thai: เบญจภาคี). They are valued at over 10 million Baht. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thai_Buddha_amulet

A Thai Buddha amulet (Thai: พระเครื่อง), often referred to academically as votive tablet, is a kind of Thai Buddhist blessed item. It is used to raise funds to help the temple producing the amulets. Worshippers can obtain an amulet or Thai Buddhist monk blessing by simply donating money or offering oil to the temple. After the donation, the monk will give them amulet as a gift. With the change of time, the amulets no longer simply are considered a "gift" but a tool to help enhance luck in different aspects of life. People use amulets to improve their marriage, wealth, health, love and relationships. It is also a Thai tradition to place amulets under a stupa or other temple structure when it is built. When the structure collapses, many amulets may be found. Some can be over a century old. Almost every Thai Buddhist has at least one Thai amulet. It is common to see young or elderly people wear one or many amulets around the neck in order to get closer to the Buddha. Amule