Phra Sutra Lang Sangkhachai Pim Yai Nur Thong Daeng • B.E. 2512–2530
Wat Sanom Lao, Saraburi Province • Cast Copper (Nur Thong Daeng) • Thaprachan Certified (Very Rare)
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Main obverse — Sutra-panel style with Sangkhachai imagery and rich reddish-brown copper patina.
Historical Significance
Issued between B.E. 2512–2530 (C.E. 1969–1987) at Wat Sanom Lao, Saraburi Province, this Phra Sutra Lang Sangkhachai Pim Yai Nur Thong Daeng was created under the guidance of Luang Phor Pina, a renowned forest monk and Vipassana master. The batch reflects a period when the temple actively used sacred objects to support monastic life, charitable work, and the spread of Dhamma. Consecrated in formal Putthapisek (ritual empowerment), these pieces quickly gained a reputation for both protective and prosperity qualities.
Side/detail — showing casting thickness, edge profile, and natural age patina on the copper surface.
Contextual Insight: This Phra Sutra Lang piece combines Sangkhachai (Sangkhajai Mahathera — symbol of contentment and wisdom), protective deities, and cosmological symbols into a single copper “script panel”. According to Thai Buddhist belief, the design encodes the heart of important sutra verses for protection, good fortune, and karmic purification, reflecting Luang Phor Pina’s blend of Vipassana insight with esoteric wicha.
Reverse — Sangkhachai seated with yantra script and coded markings, showing age-worn casting lines.
Temple of Origin & Master’s Discipline
Wat Sanom Lao in Saraburi is known for its forest-meditation lineage and disciplined practice of Vipassana. Under Luang Phor Pina, the temple cultivated a reputation for amulets that blend deep meditative power with practical protection. The master’s approach emphasized clarity of mind, austerity, and strict observance of the Vinaya, reflected in the precise iconography and dense script on this Pim Yai. The tradition of “wicha phra sut” (sutra-based mystical formulas) guides both the layout of the panel and the selection of deities featured.
Portrait and reference — highlighting Luang Phor Pina’s lineage and documented pieces from the same series.
Materials & Craftsmanship
| Material | Cast in high-grade Nur Thong Daeng (copper alloy), chosen for its durability and excellent conductivity of spiritual energy in Putthapisek rites. |
| Mold / Pim | Pim Yai (large mold) in “sutra panel” form, featuring Phra Mahachakram, Phra Mae Thorani, Phra Mae Phosop, and Phra Sangkhachai, with numerical Sun–Moon symbols (1–2) below the main figure. |
| Consecration | Personally blessed by Luang Phor Pina over multiple ceremonies across nearly two decades, with Vipassana-infused chanting, protective sutras, and carefully timed astrological alignments for Sun–Moon (Yin–Yang) balance. |
Closed-up Front — showing casting thickness, edge profile, and natural age patina on the copper surface.
Iconography & Spiritual Function
The front of the amulet features Phra Mahachakram holding glassware at the chest, representing the Buddha in the posture of Pang Prab Phraya Chom Bodin — the Conqueror King, symbolising greatness, royal authority, and unshakable success. At the lower right sits Phra Mae Thorani, wringing water from her hair to drown Mara’s armies, a powerful emblem of overcoming obstacles and inner defilements. On the lower left is Phra Mae Phosop, the rice goddess, bringing abundance in food, wealth, and material support. On the reverse, Phra Sangkhachai sits serenely, reminding the wearer that true wealth is inner contentment and wisdom.
The numerals 1 and 2 beneath the main figure represent the Sun and Moon, echoing Yin–Yang balance and alignment with universal rhythm. According to traditional belief, the embedded yantra codes and “heart of the sutra” (hua jai phra chim) support Kongkraphan (invulnerability), Klaew Klaad (evasion from danger), Maha Lap (great fortune), and Metta Mahaniyom (loving-kindness and popularity), together with a special focus on Rachathirach energy for leadership and dignity, and escape from water-related peril.
Closed-up Back — showing casting thickness, edge profile, and natural age patina on the copper surface.
Rarity & Collector Significance
This Pim Yai series is regarded as very rare, especially examples confirmed with Thaprachan certification. Distribution during its original period was relatively limited, and many pieces have long since entered private collections. Collectors look for crisp script, correct deity layout, authentic copper tone, and age-appropriate patina. Well-preserved casts with strong details on both the Sutra side and Sangkhachai side are considered collector-grade, representing a key chapter in Luang Phor Pina’s esoteric work.
Heavy Weight - Rare.
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