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Phra Somdej Hum-Zon BE2539
Phra Somdej Hum-Zon (永不贫穷) – BE2538Wat Man Wichai, Ayutthaya This sacred Phra Somdej Hum-Zon amulet was consecrated in B.E. 2538 (1995) at Wat Man Wichai, Ayutthaya, under the revered guidance of Luang Phor Mee (4 March B.E. 2454 – 26 January B.E. 2543 / 1911–2000). Luang Phor Mee was one of the most respected monks of his…
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Is Phra Ngan an Evil Buddha?
In previous discussions, we mentioned that the Phra Ngan statue originates from the Ayutthaya period of Thailand, particularly during the mid-16th century (around 1550 AD), when Thailand was frequently at war with Burma. During this tumultuous time, Thailand cast a batch of 4-5 inch Buddha statues as protective amulets for soldiers, hoping to gain divine…
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Phra Chai: A Lesser-Known Buddhist Heritage
Phra Chai is a Buddha statue with over 400 years of history, deeply intertwined with the history of Thailand. The origins of this statue date back to the Ayutthaya period of Thailand, during the mid-16th century (around 1550 AD), when Thailand was frequently at war with Burma. During this tumultuous period, a batch of 4-5…
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The True Story of How Phra Chai Was Mistaken for an “Evil Buddha”
Phra Chai holds significant importance in Thai history and culture. However, due to certain historical and social contexts, this Buddha statue was once mistakenly regarded as an “evil Buddha.” The origin of this misconception can be traced back to certain unscrupulous individuals in Thailand’s occult community who, in pursuit of personal gain, misused Phra Chai…
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