Phra Kring Tudokbua (Holding Lotus Flowers) • Nur Thong Pasom • BE 2506
Wat Prasat Boonyawat, Nakhon Sawan
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Created in BE 2506 (1963 CE) at Wat Prasat Boonyawat, this large-format Phra Kring depicts the Medicine Buddha holding twin lotus blossoms (tudokbua). The piece belongs to a “Big Ceremony” series blessed by a reported assembly of 108 monks — a hallmark of the era’s revival of ritual grandeur. In collector circles, the batch is admired for its iconography, the resonant kring bead within, and its Nur Thong Pasom (mixed-alloy) composition that exemplifies mid-20th-century Thai sacred metallurgy.
Contextual Insight: The Phra Kring lineage traces to Lanna and Rattanakosin court traditions where a tiny bead is enshrined inside the Buddha’s body to symbolize healing resonance. In 1960s Central Thailand, temples revived this craft with pasom blends — brass, copper, and trace silver — producing a deep tonality and stable patina prized by senior collectors.
Wat Prasat Boonyawat in Nakhon Sawan is noted for disciplined ritual chronology and strong lineages in wicha (sacred knowledge). The tudokbua pose foregrounds purity and healing, aligning with the temple’s emphasis on compassionate practice and community well-being. Senior preceptors oversaw the consecration, maintaining court-style chants and timing to enliven the kring resonance.
| Main Material (Nur) | Nur Thong Pasom (mixed brass–copper alloy with trace silver), internal kring bead |
| Surface & Patina | Warm bronze tonality with stable oxidation, expected file lines at sprue, soft tool finishing on base rim |
| Dimensions / Weight | 7.0 × 3.5 × 2.0 cm • 127.90 g (large-format “giant” profile) |
| Ritual Chronology | Big Ceremony, BE 2506, multi-day chanting; assembly of 108 monks; final sealing recitation for healing merit |
| Certification | DD-Pra Certificate (collector verification) |
According to Thai Buddhist belief, Phra Kring images promote suksapap (well-being), healing, and calm prosperity. The twin lotuses represent purity in body and mind, while the internal bead’s resonance is traditionally said to awaken wholesome qualities that support recovery and balanced fortune.
Traditionally believed to assist with metta mahaniyom (social favor), steady livelihood, and protective serenity in travel and treatment. Devotees may chant “Itipiso” mindfully, dedicating merit to personal recovery and the welfare of loved ones.
Within the post-war Phra Kring landscape, this large-format Tudokbua from BE 2506 is Rare in preserved condition with clear alloy tonality and intact resonance. DD-Pra certification and Big Ceremony provenance elevate it to a collector-grade specimen with long-term cultural and study value.
This BE 2506 Tudokbua exemplifies the union of iconography, sacred composition, and careful consecration. It stands as an elegant artifact of Thai Buddhist material culture — museum-worthy in presence, and quietly reassuring in daily devotion.
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Disclaimer: The information presented in this write-up is intended strictly for educational and reference purposes. It has been compiled in alignment with academic approaches to the study of Thai Buddhist material culture, incorporating traditional beliefs, historical context, and widely accepted collector insights. While details about authentication and provenance are provided to support scholarly exploration and personal appreciation, they must not be construed as definitive proof of authenticity or used for any legal, commercial, or forensic validation.