Phra Bucha Luang Phor Pern “Riding the Tiger” • BE2547
Luang Phor Samang • Wat Bang Phra, Nakhon Pathom • Nur Thong Phasom (Mixed Alloy) • Base embedded with 3 amulets
Overview — Luang Phor Pern seated in meditation upon a tiger: a symbolic union of calm mastery and protective force in the Wat Bang Phra tradition.
Phra Bucha LP Pern at Bang Phra Song Nang Seu • Nur Thong Daeng / Mixed Alloy • BE2547
Luang Phor Samang • Wat Bang Phra, Nakhon Pathom (embedded 3 amulets at the base)
Size: 4.5 × 7 × 3 inch
Collector Lens
A Phra Bucha is more than a “display statue” in Thai Buddhist culture — it is a focus object for remembrance, gratitude, and daily cultivation. This “Riding the Tiger” (Song Nang Seu) portrayal is especially meaningful in the Bang Phra lineage: the tiger represents untamed force and danger, while Luang Phor Pern’s meditative posture represents mastery through stillness. In collector terms, it is a piece that carries both iconography and lineage memory.
Collector Identity Card
Item: Phra Bucha Luang Phor Pern “Riding the Tiger” (Song Nang Seu)
Year: BE2547 (2004)
Temple: Wat Bang Phra, Nakhon Pathom
Created by: Luang Phor Samang (disciple lineage honoring Luang Phor Pern)
Material: Nur Thong Phasom / Mixed alloy (collector commonly refers to copper-led mixed metal)
Special Feature: Base embedded with 3 consecrated amulets
Size: 4.5 × 7 × 3 inch
Price:
SGD 188
History of the Making (BE2547)
This edition was created in BE2547 to honor and commemorate Luang Phor Pern — the legendary master of Wat Bang Phra, widely revered for compassionate teaching, protective practices, and the Bang Phra Sak Yant heritage. In the temple tradition, commemorative creations are often linked to renovations, welfare projects, and merit-making, allowing devotees to participate in support of the Wat while receiving an object of remembrance and protection.
Purpose of Creation
- Commemoration: to preserve the public memory and spiritual legacy of Luang Phor Pern in an accessible devotional format.
- Merit support: proceeds traditionally support Wat activities — community aid, upkeep, and preservation of Buddhist teachings.
- Practice reminder: the tiger imagery serves as a daily cue: fear is subdued by discipline, not force.
Design & Features
- Iconography: Luang Phor Pern seated in meditation upon a tiger (Song Nang Seu) — calm mind over fierce conditions.
- Craft cues: facial definition, robe folds, and tiger stance are the study points collectors use to compare cast quality.
- Base embedding: the base houses three consecrated amulets — a distinctive feature that signals “multi-blessing intent” (protection + metta + fortune are common belief framings).
- Material: mixed alloy (Nur Thong Phasom) gives durability and a stable long-term surface compared to softer compositions.
Photo Set (Details)
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Detail 1 — posture, robe lines, and tiger form.
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Detail 2 — face, hands, and base contour.
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Detail 3 — base area and embedded-amulety housing zone (study view).
Detail 4 — overall finish and alloy tone.
Consecration & Blessing Ritual (Belief Framing)
The consecration was conducted at Wat Bang Phra under Luang Phor Samang with senior monks participating. In Thai devotional framing, the blessings commonly associated with this commemorative Phra Bucha include:
- Protection: safety, accident prevention, and resilience during travel or risky work.
- Klaew Klaad: “avoidance of danger” — being guided away from harm.
- Metta Mahaniyom: social grace, goodwill, and supportive relationships.
- Maha Lap: smooth livelihood and fortunate outcomes (especially for hardworking, service-oriented devotees).
Collectors’ Value & Significance
Collectors value this piece for its Bang Phra lineage symbolism, its commemorative nature, and the embedded-amulets base which makes it distinct from standard Phra Bucha castings. Condition preferences typically favor clean but unover-polished surfaces, intact facial definition, and stable base structure.
Closing Note
The “Riding the Tiger” image is ultimately a teaching in metal: the tiger is not conquered by anger, but by stillness. As a Phra Bucha, it serves as a daily reminder of Luang Phor Pern’s legacy — disciplined practice, compassionate conduct, and protection rooted in merit.
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Disclaimer: This article supports cultural and academic appreciation of Thai Buddhist heritage. Spiritual benefits are presented as traditional beliefs, not guarantees.