LUANG PHOR DAM, WAT MAI NAPPARAM, NARATHIWAT

LUANG PHOR DAM, WAT MAI NAPPARAM, NARATHIWAT

Phra Pidta Mahaurd "Phim Phiset" (Special) Nur Wan  BE2538
Maker: Luang Phor Dam, Wat Napparam, Narathiwat, Thailand

Phra Pidta MahaUrd "Phim Phiset" (Special) Nur Wan  BE2538
Maker: Luang Phor Dam, Wat Napparam, Narathiwat, Thailand.

                                                         

                                                           

Luang Phor Dam, Wat Mai Napparam, Narathiwat

 Mai Kru (Magical Wand) 13" Inches  Covered with Nur Wan (108 Herbs)
Maker: Luang Phor Dam, Wat Mai Napparam, Narathiwat

 Mai Kru (Magical Wand)  13" Inches (Reverse Side)
Covered with Nur Wan (108 Sacred Herbs)
Maker: Luang Phor Dam, Wat Mai Napparam, Narathiwat

Mai Kru (Magical Wand)  13"Inches 
(Upper Top of the Mai Kru has the CODE to show 100% Authenticity)
Maker: Luang Phor Dam, Wat Mai Napparam



Venerable Luang Phor Dam was born in the Year of Snake on Tuesday (15th April, BE2484). His native village was at Kg. Kok Jumbok, Tak Bai, Narathiwat, Thailand. His birth name was "Dam Krai Noi"

He became a bhikkhu (Buddhist monk) on 26th July, BE2504 at Wat Mai Napparam. His ordained monk's name was Venerable Luang Phor Dam Janthasaro and later after years of studies and serving as a monk, he was conferred the title "Phra Kru Nipphanviharati". His upacha was Phra Kru Nippatkalanyu. His KammaVachachan was Phra Patalat Puang and Phra Anussawat Nachan was his Athi Nui.

LP Dam stayed in Wat Mai Napparam for 3 years, later he then moved to Wat Prachaphirom. It was at Wat Prachiphirom that LP Dam travelled to study "Wicha" (Magical Science) under the guidance and supervision of many Arjans (Masters) He then travelled to Malaysia and study under Luang Phor Kron (Tok Raja) of Wat Bangsaek (Wat Uttamaram) for about a week. LP Dam is actually not a direct disciple. of LP Kron (Tok Raja) as rumored and speculated by many.

Pidta Nur Nawa  BE2537
Maker: Luang Phor Dam, Wat Mai Napparam, Narathiwat

 Pidta Nur Nawa  BE2537 (Back View)
Maker: Luang Phor Dam, Wat Mai Napparam

Pidta Nur Nawa  BE2537
Maker: Luang Phor Dam, Wat Mai Napparam, Narathiwat
In Original Temple Box. (Not Worn)


LP Dam spent more time studying under LP Dee of Wat Sanghasitharam, Narathiwat. (LP Dee was disciple of Luang Phor Kron (Tok Raja) of Wat Bangsaek (Wat Uttamaram), Kelantan. Under Tok Raja guidance and tutelage, LP Dee made fast progress and became a master of Wicha (Magical Knowledge). He studied Wicha in the consecration of Phra Pidta and Mai Kru (Magical Wand). He also also other Wicha such as Ammnat (Authority), KungKhaPhan (Invulnerability), Metta (Loving Kindness), MahaNiyom (Popularity Charisma) and MahaLarp (Good Fortune) from LP. Kron (Tok Raja). However, despite having mastered the skills of making efficacious amulets, he hardly consecrated much amulets. LP Dee was a "Wachasit". Whatever, he says will come "True" but LP Dee was a very low profile monk. LP Dam also learned from famous Kruba Ajarns such as LP Pee and Luang Phor Pae of Wat Pikulthong, Singburi.

Luang Phor Dee, Wat Sanghasitharam, Narathiwat
(LP Dee taught LP Dam the Wicha of consecration of Phra Pidta)


LP Dam was also a keen  in meditation and he mastered both the "Vipassana" and "Kammathan" meditation. He also learned meditation from Luang Phor Boon Thiam of Wat Chok Aerong who was his close buddy. They often travelled to Northern Thailand like Chiangmai and North Eastern Thailand like Issan for the Tudong (Ascetic) practice. LP Dam recalled that he meat a very old Kruba Ajarn (Old Master) who taught him the Wicha of making "Palakid" (Male Organ shape amulet). This secret knowledge  was not known by many, only his close associates and luksit (disciples) and those who are close to LP dam knew that he made "Efficacious" (Saksit) Pladkids. LP Dam recollected that in Tak Bai, Narathiwat, there are many Thai Muslims. Even though they are Muslims, they make offerings to LP Dam and other temples in Narathiwat. 

LP Dam is famous for his Mai Tao/Mai Kru (Magical Wands & Pens). He learned the Wicha from Luang Phor Kron (Tok Raja) of Wat Bangsaek (Wat Uttamaram), Kelantan, LP Dee (disciple of LP Kron) of Wat Sanhasitharam and LP Gaet (the great Chao Kanat ChaoAwat of PrachupKiriKhan)

 Pidta MahaLarp KalaiThong (Back View) BE2537
Maker: Luang Phor Dam, Wat Mai Napparam

Pidta MahaLarp KalaiThong (Front View)  BE2537
Maker: Luang Phor Dam, Wat Mai Napparam



His Achievements

At one time, LP Dam was practicing meditation in the jungles in Ayutthaya Provin ice where with his Wicha, he averted a flood disaster. After mastering such levels in meditation in Ayutthaya, he then returned to Narathiwat.

He then made progress and got the following appointments:

* BE2518 LP Dam was appointed Chief Abbot (Chao Awat) of Wat Mai Napparam
*  BE2527 LP Dam was appointed the Chao Kanat Tamboon Kaet Song (Head District Monk)
*BE2528 LP Dam was appointed as an Upacha (Preceptor) [For the benefit of some who does not know what's "Upacha" is. It's designation by the Sangha Council to empower the Chief Monk to accept potential devotees to enter the monkhood and become a fully ordained "Bhikkhu" (Buddhist monk).

Pidta Bucha Luang Phor Dam, Wat Mai Napparam

Pidta Bucha Luang Phor Dam, Wat Napparam, Narathiwat
(Bottom of the Bucha of LP Dam has the Sacred Vial (Pong Wan) inserted)



His Early Years

During LP Dam's early years in Wat Mai Napparam, he made "Paladkids" (Penis Shape Amulet" and Takrut insertion into the arm. It was his lay disciple from Sg. Golok where he approached  LP Dam to consecrate Phra Pidta (Close Eye Buddha Amulet). After consecration of the Phra Pidta, this amulet became very popular especially in Malaysia and Singapore. LP Dam used his combined knowledge in Wicha of his three teachers i.e. LP Kron (Tok Raja), LP Dee and LP Gaet. LP Dam did informed his devotees that the consecration of Phra Pidta that are empowered with KhungKhaPhan (Invulnerability) and Amnat (Authority) was not that difficult to Poksek (Consecrate) and Meditated upon. However, to consecrate Phra Pidta that's empowered  with Metta MahaLarp (Loving Kindness cum Good Fortune), one must be very mindful of his feelings (vedana). Any thoughts of ill will, anger, hatred or unwholesome will render the Phra Pidta amulet null and void.

Luang Phor Dam is a "Samathat"

For those who have met LP Dam.. are aware that he doesn't speak much. He practises "Samathat" which means that LP Dam will be mindful of his speech at all times. He doesn't indulge in exaggerations or gossips. Hence, due to his strict discipline of conduct (abiding the "Vinaya", as well as Meditation and "Mindfulness", LP Dam has attained a level in Abinnya (a Supernatural state) where he has the ability to read the minds and thoughts of others.

One of the events was that one of his devotees who was wearing a Khun Paen amulet where he wanted to seek the opinion of LP Dam on this particular amulet. But before he could take it to show LP Dam. He informed his devotee that "Married man should not wear Khun Paen amulet.. as this amulet could influence him to flirt with many women besides his wife". This devotee was stunned! LP Dam then just smiled.

One time..some of his devotees were having a meeting with LP Dam to discuss some projects. Suddenly, one of the devotees had a "Flash of thoughts" pertained to some problems at his home. Immediately, LP Dam reassured him that everything will be fine and not to worry. The group of devotees wondered how LP Dam  knew the thought of this particular  devotee. Hard to believe..but it's true..

How Luang Dam's Mai Tao (Magical Pen) became famous?

It all began in Narathiwat where a bank manager from Bangkok Bank was trying hard to convince an old man to keep all his savings in the bank instead of the bank. He has tried many times to convince but he failed each time. He then got disappointed and frustrated, then one day.. he visited Wat  Mai Napparam. After paying his respects to LP Dam, he then consulted the problem with LP Dam. LP Dam presented the bank manager with the Mai Tao (Magical Pen) and asked him to chant "_______ Kartha............." before meeting again with the old man. This time, the bank manager managed to convince and succeeded in securing the old man's savings with the bank.

Then the news spread, then the popularity of the Mai Tao (Magical Pen) was much in demand. Until today, there are demands for this Mai Tao (Magical Pen).

 Mai Tao (Magical Pen) BE2536 
Maker: Luang Phor Dam, Wat Mai Napparam
(This Mai Tao that was depicted in the story of the Bangkok Bank's Manger story)

 Mai Tao (Magical Pen) BE2536 (Reverse Side of the Mai Tao)
Maker: Luang Phor Dam, Wat Napparam, Narathiwat

                                                                   Mai Tao (Magical Pen) BE2536                                                 (Upper Part of the Mai Tao has the CODE to show the Authenticity of the Magical Pen)
Maker: Luang Phor Dam, Wat Mai Napparam, Narathiwat

Mai Tao (Magical Pen)  BE2536
(Lower Part of the Mai Tao has the CODE to show the Authencity)
Maker: Luang Phor Dam, Wat Mai Napparam, Narathiwat


MIRACLES (TELEPORTATION) OF LP DAM

Once there was a young man from Chiangmai who was tricked and illegally trafficked to work in Japan as an illegal worker. He was given a degraded job where he couldn't take the abuse, he then felt frustrated. Later he escaped and was straying in the busy street of Tokyo. Miraculously he was brought to the Thai Embassy in Tokyo where he was then departed back to Thailand. When his family inquired from the Thai Embassy in Tokyo who saved his son. The officer in charge of the case at the Embassy said that a Chubby Senior Monk brought him to the Embassy.

Later, the family showed pictures and albums of Thai monks, his son then came across the picture of Luang Phor Dam and recognized that this was the Chubby Senior Monk who brought him to the Embassy. The family then travelled to Wat Mai Napparam to offer Chiwon (Saffron Robe) made of 100% silk to LP Dam. LP Dam was humbled at the offering. He just wore the silk robe once, then he just kept it aside. 

When his devotees questioned whether LP Dam whether he travelled to Japan, LP Dam quoted "I was in the temple all the time..."

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CHAO KHUN MIT (3rd Abbot) WAT UTTAMARAM (WAT BANGSAEK), KELANTAN.

CHAO KHUN MIT (3rd Abbot)

WAT UTTAMARAM (WAT BANGSAEK), KELANTAN

                                                                 

Chao Khun Mit (3rd Abbot) of Wat Uttamaram (Wat Bangsaek), Kelantan


Chao Khun Mit was born on 27th April, BE 2473 in the famiily of Mr. Naisow Matnirat and Madam Nangmok Matnirat in Kampong Repek, Pasir Mas, Kelantan, Malaysia. He is the only child in the family and a relative (son of Tok Raja's sister) of Tok Raja (Luang Phor Kron). Chao Khun Mit is Multi Lingual and a very effective communicator as he is fluent in Thai, Malaysia, Chinese Hokkien dialect and Jawi. With such language skills, he had the advantage in conversing with devotees (especially the Chinese in Malaysia and Singapore and the people around him. As a young man, Chao Khun Mit always enjoyed gardening and carpentry. Therefore, he is always involved in helping the villagers and temple's repair work, construction and maintenance. 

Chao Khun Mit entered the Sangha Order (Buddhist Monkhood) to be ordained as a monk in Wat Uttamaram where he took ordination and guidance under Tok Raja. A few years later, he pursued his Buddhist & Pali studies at "Rongrian Pet Nukkhun" Amphoe Nongkhip, Pattani province in Southern Thailand.

Tok Raja (Luang Phor Kron), Wat Uttamaram (Bangsaek) is Guru (Teacher) to Chao Khun Mit



In the year BE 2500, Chao Khun Mit graduated in his Buddhist studies  and returned to Wat Uttamaram (Wat Bangsaek), Kelantan to learned and furthered his learnings in Buddhism & Wicha (Magical Knowledge) under Luang Phor Kron (Tok Raja). Furthermore, he conducted the administration of Wat Uttamaram with Chao Khun Chan. After years of perseverance and learning under the guidance of Tok Raja, Chao Khun Mit was then entrusted with the Art of making Amulets, with knowledge such as the Sacred Ingredients, Holy Materials, Amulet Blessing Amulet (such as Putta Phisek) and Special Kartha (Magical Incantations) from Tok Raja. Chao Khun Mit begun to make amulets to be distributed to devotees, villagers, donors as well as for fund raising projects such as schools, hospitals, etc His amulets included the famous Phra Pidta, Taolit BE 2505 (Nur Wan)  Taolit BE2506,
Rian Tok Raja and others.

Taolit Tok Raja  BE2506  Consecrated By: Chao Khun Mit  & Chao Khun Chan

Taolit Tok Raja  BE 2506 (Back View)  Created By: Chao Khun Mit & Chao Khun Chan

                                                                                   

 When Tok Raja passed away in BE 2505, Chao Khun Mit was handed the Sacred Tongkat (Mai Kru). Meanwhile, Chao Khun Chan was handed with another "Sacred Tongkat" which is longer. Chao Khun Mit aslo inherited some sacred materials and tools for making Amulets, notably Phra Pidta from Tok Raja.



                                                                         

Phayant Tok Raja  BE2543 Consecrated By: Chao Khun Mit

After the demise of Tok Raja in the year BE 2505, Chao Khun Mit returned from Thailand and became the 3rd Chief Abbot of Wat Uttamaram for almost 9 years. He is also the Chief Abbot of Wat Uttamayanmuni in Singapore simultaneously. It was said that Chao Khun Mit followed Tok Raja's advice to establish Wat Uttamayanmuni after his demise to avoid any misunderstanding in the Sangha Order.

Apart from being a Chief Abbot of Wat Uttamayanmuni in Singapore, Chao Khun Mit also oversaw Wat Peyaram in Tangkak, Johor, Malaysia. Thus Chao Khun Mit moves around Wat Uttamaram, Wat Uttamayanmuni and Wat Peyaram to spread the Dhamma (Teachings of the Buddha), provide Spiritual Guidance to devotees and perform religious ceremonies such as Wesak Day, Kathina, etc.

No one can escape the Universal Law of Anicca (Impermanence) as taught by our Lord Gotama Buddha. Chao Khun Mit left his mortal body on 25th May, 2001.                    Sabbe Sankhara Anicca!!!

PHRA SRI VICHAI - ANCIENT RELIC AMULETS (OVER 1,000 YEARS OLD) GUA MUSANG, KELANTAN, MALAYSIA

PHRA SRI VICHAI - ANICENT RELIC AMULETS

OVER 1,000 YEARS OLD, GUA MUSANG, KELANTAN

PENINSULAR MALAYSIA

Phra Sri Vichai (Ancient Relic Amulet) Over 1,000 years old, Gua Musang, Kelantan, Malaysia. (This piece is owned by me and available for rent)

                                                                                 

    Phra Sri Vichai (Ancient Relic Amulet) [Back View] Over 1,000 years old, Gua Musang, Kelantan

                                                                             

Phra Sri Vichai & other Ancient Relics were discovered at Gua Musang, Kelantan. The discovery was featured in the local Malaysian Chinese newspapers.

Phra Sri Vichai BE2547 Consecrated by: Phor Than Thit of Wat Machimmaram, Kelantan (This newer version of Phra Sri Vichai, the design was copied from the Ancient  Phra Sri Vichai Relic.

The above newer version of Phra Sri Vichai, they copied the design from this Ancient Relic Phra Sri Vichai. (This Piece I'm prepared to rent out. If you are interested, please contact me).

Phor Than Thit, Wat Machimmaram with the newer version of the Phra Sri Vichai which he consecrated in the year BE2547.

Certificate No: 757917 from Wat Machimmaram, Kelantan that certifies the Authenticity of the Phra Sri Vichai  BE2547. (This Phra Sri Vichai amulet if you are interested, please contact me)

Phra Sri Vichai BE2547 (Back View: with Yant inscriptions) Consecrated by: Phor Than Thit, Wat Machimmaram, Kelantan.

This  Ancient Avalokitesvara Relic was found along side together with the Phra Sri Vichai Relic.
The Avalokitesvara Relic is very efficacious for Overall Protection, Avoidance of Dangers & Accidents.


Avalokitesvara is a Bodhisattva who embodies the compassion of Buddhas. The Bodhisattva is variably depicted and is portrayed in different cultures as either male or female. In Chinese Buddhism, Avalokitesvara has become somewhat different and is commonly in the female figure called "Guan Yin". In Cambodia, he appears as Lokesvarak and in Japan he is called Kanzeon or Kannon.

The discovery of Ancient Phra Sri Vichai, Avalokitesvara and the Maha Setthi Buddhas' Relics in Gua Musang, Malaysia was featured in the Chinese newspapers in Malaysia

Avalokitesvara Relic (Back View) of the Rare & Efficacious Relic Amulet

Phra Maha setthi Buddha (A Standing Buddha image that brings Wealth, Prosperity & Success). This ancient relic was also found along side together with the Phra Sri Vichai, the Avalokitesvara  and other ancient Buddhist relics in Gua Musang, Kelantan.

Phra Maha Setthi Buddha (Back View), Gua Musang, Kelantan.


Should you be looking for Ancient Relics that you want to keep and revered to as a Bucha that gives Saksit (Efficacious), Good Vibrations & Powers, then the above 3 Ancient Relic Amulets are highly recommended for you!


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CHAO KHUN CHAN, WAT UTTAMARAM, WAT BANGSAEK (WAT UTTAMARAM), KELANTAN - AN AUTOBIOGRAPHY

CHAO KHUN CHAN  2ND ABBOT - AN AUTOBIOGRAPHY

Wat Uttamaram (Wat Bangsaek), Kelantan

                                                                         

Chao Khun Chan (2nd Abbot) of Wat Uttamaram (Wat Bangsaek), Kelantan
(Disciple & Successor of Legendary Tok Raja (Luang Phor Kron)

Roop Lor (Image) Chan Khun Chan  1st Batch  Year: BE2530

Maker: Chao Khun Chan, Wat Uttamaram (Wat Bangsaek), Kelantan

Chao Khun Chan (Phor Than Chan) was born on the 15th May, 1909 in the village of Teresek, Repek, Pasir Mas, Kelantan. He was the 3rd son in a family of 3 boys and four girls of the late Mr. Suk Pisngam and Madam Thiak.


He received his formal Buddhist religious education from other senior monks in the village monastery when he was 15 years old. The monks there taught him to read and write in the Khom (Ancient Cambodian) and Thai languages. At that time, there was no schools which taught and conduct classes in the Malay language. With his determination, self reliant, attitude, diligent and hard work, he mastered the Malay language within such a short period of time. By the time, he reached the age of 20, he also mastered the Pali language (the Theravada Buddhist language) and was very proficient and had a good command. Thus not only was he able to recite but he was also able to write and translate the Patimokkha (Discipline Code of the Sangha), Sutras and etc from the Pali Dhamma Canon.

Taolit Chao Khun Chan  1stBatch BE2530  
Maker: Chao Khun Chan, Wat Uttamaram (Wat Bangsaek), Kelantan


Chao Khun Chan ordained as a monk at the age of 22 on 7th July, 1931 at Wat Uttamaram (Wat Bangsaek) in a ceremony solemnised by the well known Abbot Phra Kru Ophasputtakkhun (Kiew) of Wat Kampung Dalam Tumpat, Kelantan. After the ordination, he was given the name "Phra Chao Kesaro".

He knew that the teachings of Buddhism was very limited in Malaysia, he then decided to travel to Thailand to pursue further in the Buddhist Teachings and Dhamma. He then went to Thailand and enrolled himself at the Buddhist Institute of Thailand where he studied from 1934 to 1949. In this institute he was taught by two teachers who were also his mentors. They are Phra Kru Pipat Samanakic and Phra Kru Pibul Samanawat. Upon the completion of his  studies n 1949, he gain furthered his studies in the prestigious Buddhist College of Wat Muclintawapi Viahara located at Nongcik in Pattani Province. Later this reputable college was upgraded into a University for Buddhist Studies, at this noble university, Chao Khun Chan studied Pali, Tripitaka, Philosophy and other Buddhist subjects to equip himself to become a Buddhist teacher and to carry out the Buddhist Missionary work (Dhammadutta). Upon graduation from this prestigious university, he was honored with the title and rank of "Maha".

In the year 1962, he was appointed as the abbot of Wat Uttamaram (Wat Bangsaek) succeeding Tok Raja (Luang Phor Kron) as the 2nd Abbot.  In the year 1963, he was conferred tht ecclesiastical title of Phra Vicaranayanmuni Nayaka Maha Thera by the Buddhist Sangha Council of Thailand. Due to his enormous and invaluable contributions and services to the scoiety of Buddhist teachings in the State of Kelantan, he was elected to be Lord Abbot of Kelantan by the Royal Highness, the Sultan of Kelantan.

On 30th November, 1992 at 6.45am, Chao Khun Chan passed away peacefully at the age of 84. Even though his physical body may have perished but his immense, immeasurable, invaluable and ever lasting meritorious deeds and his untiring dedication and service to Buddhism, to the devotees in Malaysia and Thailand and to all sentient beings will always be remembered deep in the devotees' hearts...Sadhu..Sadhu..Sadhu...

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INFAMOUS BOTAK CHIN - MALAYSIA'S ROBIN HOOD (BELIEVES IN THE MAGICAL POWERS OF TOK RAJA PIDTAS & AMULETS)

INFAMOUS BOTAK CHIN

(MALAYSIA'S ROBIN HOOD)

(BELIEVES IN THE MAGICAL POWERS OF TOK RAJA'S PIDTAS & AMULETS)

                                                                       

Legendary Infamous Botak Chin @ Wong Swee Chin
Also known as the "Robin Hood" of Malaysia

Tok Raja (Luang Phor Kron), Wat Uttamaram (Bangsaek), Kelantan.
(The Holy Monk which Botak Chin revered and respected where he wore his Pidta & Takrut)

                                                                              

Botak Chin (Wong Swee Chin) when he was a teenager

                                                                                   

Phra Pidta Bangsaek (TokRaja) worn and used by Botak Chin

Phra Pidta Bangsaek (Tok Raja) worn by Botak Chin

                                                                               

TOK RAJA (LUANG PHOR KRON) - WAT UTTAMARAM (BANGSAEK), KELANTAN: KING OF PIDTA-MALAYSIA

TOK RAJA (LUANG PHOR KRON) Phra Wijaranayanamuni

Wat Uttamaram (Bangsaek), Kelantan, Malaysia.

King of Pidta in Malaysia

                                                       

Luang Phor Kron (Tok Raja) Ordained Name: Phra Wijaranayanmuni of Wat Uttamaram (Bangsaek), Kelantan. Very Affectionately known in Malaysia as "King of Pidta"

Before being ordained as a monk Tok Raja (Luang Phor kron) had been given the name "Khuan" by his parents. His father was named Chum and his mother was Kaew. His family's surname is Ratsadorncharoen. Khuan was born on a Thursday in the 12th month of Thai calendar (raem 1 kham) in the year of the Rabbit (1876) in the district of Apam in the village of Bangsaek (Malay: Repek), Pasir Mas, Kelantan. At the age of 12, his parents sent him to study at Wat Uttamaram under the direction of the then Abbot Phra Lok. As was the tradition in Kelantan at that time, Tok Raja studied Thai literacy as well as the old Cambodian script known as "Khom". Khom was important as all Buddhist texts were written in this language and mastering it was part of monastic education. Tok Raja also studied Thai-Pali incantations which were transmitted orally by his teacher. In addition, Kelantanese Thai monastic education entailed that the students assist the monks in the day to day activities of the temple.

                                                                           

Tok Raja Pidta (Non-Lotus Behind)  BE2480

As with most boys living in Kelantanese Thai tmples (dek jom), Tok Raja was ordained as a monk at the age of 21. He was ordained at Wat Uttamaram (Bangsaek) by Phra Palad Chai from Wat Mai Suwankiri (in the village of Khao Din, Tumpat) and Phra Atthikarn Phud from Wat Bangtuwasilaloi, Pengkalan Kubur. These two monks were Tok Raja's Monastic Teachers (Kammawachanusawan Ajarn). Tok Raja was ordained on 15th June, 1895. Upon ordination, Tok Raja was given with the monastic name of "Punnasuwano". Phra Khuan Punnasuwano spent the first two years of his monkhood at Wat Uttamaram (Bangsaek) in Kelantan.  He then moved to Wat Hua Pom Nai in the district of Muang in Songkhla. Here he studied Pali which at the time was the highest standard monastic education a Kelantanese Thai monk could aspire to. He studied the texts, Khamphi Mulakajayana and then progressed to a study of the Khamphi Thammabot. After having completed his studies of the two texts and having the ability to translate Pali into Thai; Tok Raja began to immerse himself in learning Buddhist meditation. He also memorized Pali incantations and was an exponent at Buddhist chanting.

                                                                               

Tok Raja (Luang Phor Kron) & His Disciples

Tok Raja studied Buddhist meditation and Pali chanting at Wat Hua Pom Nai, Songkhla for 15 years. In 1906, Wat Hua Pom Nai did not have an abbot and Tok Raja was invited to fill the position. He did so for 10 years. Tok Raja then returned to Kelantan in 1919 and was appointed Abbot of Wat Mai Suwankiri (Khao Din) which had been the temple of his Preceptor. Six years later, he was appointed as Abbot of Wat Uttamaram (Bangsaek). In 1927 Tok Raja was promoted to the monastic rank of Phra Palad by the then chief monk of Kelantan, Phra Kru Ophat Putthakhun (Pho Than Kiu) of Wat Ban Nai.

In 1933, Phra Palad Khuan (Tok Raja) was promoted to the rank of Phra Upachaya. In 1941, he took on the rank of Phra kru Wijarn and in 1945 he became "Phra Wijaranayanmuni" and the Chief Monk of Kelantan - succeeding Phra Kru Ophat Putthakun.

After returning from Songkhla, Tok Raja taught Vipassana meditation to interested practitioners. These were not formal classes but rather restricted to monks who had an interests in meditation. Tok Raja initiated the study of Buddhist history and phiosophy (nak tham) in Kelantan. Prior to that, Kelantanese monks were interested un pursuing Buddhism had to travel to Siam to study. The first "nak tham" classes in Malaya were conducted in Kedah in 1948 but spread to Kelantan a year later. These were taught by Tok Raja's deputy at Wat Uttamaram. Phra Maha Chan Kesaro (later known as Chao Khun Chan) who was to succeed Tok Raja as the next Chief Monk of Kelantan upon the former's demise. Formal "Nak Tham" exams were held at Wat Uttamamram.


                                                                           

Phayant Tok Raja (Talismatic Cloth) With Powerful Tok Raja's Yant. Consecrated by Chao Khun Mit (3rd Abbot of Wat Uttamaram (Bangsaek), Kelantan)

During his illustrious life, Tok raja built temples profusely. He initiated the construction of the ubsot (ordination hall) at Wat Uttamaram and other buildings, including the abbot's quarters at the temple. Even in his old age, the temple was a hive of building activity as new buildings were errected and old ones restored and renovated.

Tok Raja (Luang Phor Kron) had a deep knowledge of Buddhist magical incantations. He was renowned amongst both Thais and Malays for his sacred knowledge. Even non-Kelantanese were familiar with Tok Raja's sacred powers. Monks and laymen from across Malaysa would visit him regularly and he would travel across the Peninsula to visit with interested monks and laymen. In fact, just before passing away, Tok Raja had just returned from a visit to Singapore and Kuala Lumpur.

People who met Tok raja recalled how he was a very moral and upright person. Anyone who had come into contact with him were struck by his politeness and pleasant demeanor and thus held him in high respect. Even the Sultan of Kelantan was awed by Tok Raja and visited him when he was sick.

                                                                       

Tok Raja (Luang Phor Kron) & the Sultan of Kelantan

Tok Raja fell in in the begining of the Rainy Retreat (Phansa) Season in the year 1962. News of his illness brought a stream of well-wishers to the temple. The best doctors cared for him regularly. Despite his frail condition, Tok Raja was fully conscious of his surroundings and meditated regularly. On 19th November 1962 at the age of 88 and after having spent some 68 years in the monkhood, Tok Raja passed away. This was a mere 15 days before he was to received his ceremonial fan (phat yot) from King Bhumibol Adulyadej as part of the monk's new monastic title.

Tok Raja was and is very famous for making a certain unique Pidta amulets (i.e. like a human talismanic  figure with hands covering eyes and face) with a slight slouched. These Pidtas were usually made of latex and sap from a single and a special tree known in Thai as "Ton Riak" and also mixed with flowers and other holy materials and powders. This tree once grew out from the ground of Wat Uttamaram but after the demise of Tok Raja; one day is was set ablaze and subsequently died. The latex or sap caused extreme itchiness or skin irritation when touched or if one was near it. Even to stand under such tree could cause one discomfort  or itch.


                                                                           

Pidta Nur Wan covered with "Ton Riak" (Sap/Latex). Materials: Holy Powders, Sacred Materials, Flowers & Other Secret Ingredients. Consecrated by Chao Khun Chan (2nd Abbot), Wat Uttamaram (Bangsaek).  BE252X

                                                                                     

Phra Pidta Bangsek
(Back Picture of Phra Pidta)
Maker: Tok Raja (Luang Phor Kron), Wat Bangsek (Wat Uttamaram), Kelantan

                       Phra Pidta Bangsek

        Maker: Tok Raja (Luanh Phor Kron)

     Wat Bangsek (Wat Uttamaram), Kelantan

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WHAT IS PHRA PIDTA?

WHAT IS PHRA PIDTA?

                                                                         

 PIDTA "BHAGAWAN" BLESSED BY TOK RAJA (LUANG PHOR KRON, WAT UTTMARAM)

What Is Phra Pidta?

This is the most popular question amongst many Amulet Collectors & Fans of Pidta. Some say it's Maha Thera Sanghachai while some siad that he is a Fighter.. the stories goes on and on. In the 1970s, it was illegal to wear an Amulet of Phra Pidta in Singapore, and  negative propoganda was linked upon the holy imge of people who are not familiar with Thai Buddhist Amulets. It was perceived that such an Amulet with such an image was spurring the bearer to commit crimes and yet not be caught, to be involved in fights but yet little or no danger or hurt will be inflicted on the wearer. Despite such allegations, it's mysteriousness and popularity continued to current times. For example, a common piece of Phra Pidta "Bhagawan" consecrated by Tok Raja (Luang Phor Kron) of Wat Bangsaek (Uttamaram), Kelantan, Malaysia can fetch up to the value of one or two million Thai Baht, despite being such an expensive amulet, there are still collectors and fans are still searching and looking to rent (buy) such amulet.

"Phra" means Monk or an Amulet and "Pidta" means closed eyes. The image of this person closing it's face with his palms is a symbolical image of Maha Thera Sanghachai in Sammantha Meditation. In Sammantha Meditation one will go into deep mental absorption, as a result "jhana" will appear.
Usually at high levels of "Jahanas", the Supernormal Powers may develop and occur, like walking through walls or stopping bullet(s) just like in the movie "Matrix Trilogy" acted by Keanu Reeves.

                                                                             

Sammantha Meditation

Most of you are aware that some of the Buddhist monks (Luang Phors, Archans) especially in the deep forests, many of them practices "Sammantha Meditation". It is a rigorous and intensive meditation where they can spend days, weeks or even months in complete solitude. At times, you can't believe the extend of the devotion some of the devotees have, some traveled hundreds of kilometers  by road or by plane spending many hours just to bring food and monk's requisites just to wait for the Monk/Ascetic to complete his retreat. In Thailand, the scene is just awesome.. jaw dropping, the forests are filled by many devotees waiting patiently and quietly for the monk to be awaken.. completing his retreat.. and bringing their senses to the material world.

Supernormal Feats of Jhana Attainments:

Many of us have heard of strange encounters, most rather unbelieveable  stories with regards to Phra Pidta. We will not share them here because we don't want to give people a negative impression in encouraging people or youths to commit crimes.

To quote you from the Buddhist Texts, as regards to Super Normal Feats due to Jhana Attainments:

"Having been one, you become many; having been many, you become one; you appear and vanish; you go unhindered through a wall, through a rampart, through mountain as though through space; you dive in and out of the earth as though it were water, you walk on water without sinking as though it were earth; seated cross-legged, you travel in space like a bird; with your hand you touch and stroke the moon and sun so powerful and mighty; you exercise mastery with the body as far as the Brahma world" - Samyutta Nikaya  12.70

The Buddha once came to the River Ganges and some people were  and looking for a boat and some were looking for a raft and some were binding together a raft of reeds to get to the other side. The Buddha, as swiftly as a strong man might stretch out his flexed arm or flex it again, vanished from this side of the Ganges and reappeared with his Order of Monks on the other shore"                             - Digha Nikaya 16.1.33

Perhaps this may explain to you why bearer of an image of sacred Phra Pidta may help a person to avoid danger or at an unfortunate incidents. Of course, Faith plays an important role and is very crucial. In the past, people were simpler in thinking and when they happened to meet a genuine and proper Monk and received a sacred piece of Phra Pidta from the monk's hand. When in times of danger, they undoubtedly heldfast to their Phra Pidta and "Atthitthan" (Make A "Wish"). When such strong Faith and the Sacred Power of the Phra Pidta interwines... Miracles Happened! Nowadays, in the 21st Century, many people are attracted to modern technology, comfortable lifestyles... hence, have little faith to count on their amulets to save their lives....

                                                                                

What Determines The Sacred Energies of a Phra Pidta?

This depends on the "Gaeji" Archan Monk. For example, Tok Raja (Luang Phor Kron), he practises more of  KrungKhaPhan (Invulnerability), hence his amulets would be infused with the Power of KrungKhaPhan. And for example, Luang Phor Tok (Toh) of Wat Pradoochimplee, Bangkok, he practices of  more on Metta Maha Niyom (Loving Kindness) and MahaLarp (Good Fortune), hence, his Pidtas are infused with such Powers. Of course there are some very well attained Gaeji Monks that can consecrate amulets of any natures intended.

Therefore, there's a symbolic meaning in wearing a Phra Pidta infused with Metta Maha Niyom and MahaLarp, that those who wear such Phra Pidtas wherever they go, the wearers will find it easy to secure jobs, easy for find livings and it also will enhance the wearer the ability to attract benefactors that will help the wearers that will help when they are in need.


                                                                                 

Phra Pidta Plod Nee Lang Yant Nak (Nur Pong Bailan) BE2521 Consecrated by Luang Phor Tok (Toh), Wat Pradooschimplee, Bangkok. This Powerful Pidta has the Power to Overcome Debts, Brings Good Fortune (MahaLarp), Great Wealth (MahaPokassap), Metta MahaNiyom (Loving Kindness)