Phra Somdej Hubaysri 9 Chan • BE 2514
Luang Pu Toh (Phra Ratcha Sangwaraphimon) — Wat Pradoochimplee
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Struck in BE 2514 under Luang Pu Toh Isaraso, this 9-tier (9 Chan) Somdej reflects the temple’s mid-century revival of sacred powder (Phong) craftsmanship. The Hubaysri mold is admired for its balanced iconography — crisp shoulders, calm facial line, and a stepped pedestal that symbolizes disciplined ascent in practice. For collectors, the series exemplifies provenance you can study: clear edges, stable surface, and the unmistakable Wat Pradoochimplee character.
Contextual Insight: Somdej amulets from Bangkok’s classic lineage carry a quiet authority. At Wat Pradoochimplee, Phong mixture often included sanctified powders, floral pollens, candle soot from rites, and fragments of earlier sacred objects. This sacred composition and careful consecration (Puttapisek) are why the Hubaysri 9-Chan remains a reference piece for students of Thai Buddhist material culture.
Wat Pradoochimplee cultivated a precise devotional discipline under Luang Pu Toh — known for steady Vipassana and quiet compassion. The 9-tier base (Chan) points to gradual cultivation: restraint, clarity, and right effort. In local belief, Somdej pieces from this lineage are worn for clear judgment, protection in daily life, and dignified conduct.
| Main Material | Sacred Phong mixture (Itijay powders, floral pollens, candle soot, holy ash; with crumbs of earlier sanctified materials) |
| Mold / Profile | Hubaysri 9-Chan; crisp shoulder line; proportional head-torso; stepped pedestal with readable tiers |
| Ritual Chronology | Puttapisek at the Ubosot (ordination hall), continuous chants and meditation led by senior monks |
| Estimated Size / Weight | Typical Somdej card size; weight varies by mix density and humidity binding |
| Collectability | Collector-grade when tiers are sharp, edges stable, and surface shows period-correct powder texture |
According to Thai Buddhist belief, Somdej from this lineage supports metta mahaniyom (goodwill and esteem), klaew-klaad (evasion of misfortune), and steady clarity in decisions. The 9-tier base symbolizes methodical cultivation — the wearer is reminded to move with patience, restraint, and compassion.
Traditionally appreciated for calm protection, dignified presence in official settings, and quiet prosperity. Devotees may recite Itipiso with mindfulness and dedicate the merit to family and teachers.
The Hubaysri 9-Chan from BE 2514 is rare in crisp condition. Pieces with readable tiers, balanced face line, and period-correct powder texture are considered collector-grade, valued for both study and devotional wear.
This Somdej offers a clear study case in material analysis, iconography, and ritual chronology at Wat Pradoochimplee. It is a refined artifact — devotional in purpose, academically instructive, and quietly beautiful in hand.
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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.