Phra Pong Pim Yuen Um Bat Lek Luang Pu Poo (Lp Poo / Lp Pu) Wat Intharawihan (90% Customised Gold Casing ) - Won 1st in the competition

Phra Pong Pim Yuen Um Bat Lek Luang Pu Poo (Lp Poo / Lp Pu) Wat Intharawihan (90% Customised Gold Casing ) - Won 1st in the competition

Biography

 

1. Amulet Overview

• Name: Phra Pong Pim Yuen Um Bat Lek

• Monk: Luang Pu Poo (also known as Lp Poo / Lp Pu)

• Temple: Wat Intharawihan, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok

• Material: Sacred Pong (powder)

• Casing: 90% custom gold casing

• Recognition: Awarded 1st place in a certified Thai amulet competition

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2. Temple Background

• Wat Intharawihan is a historic Third-Class Royal Temple under the Dhammayuttika Nikaya sect.

• It is renowned for housing Luang Pho To, a 32-meter standing Buddha image originally conceptualized by Somdej Phra Buddhacarya (To Phrommarangsi).

• The temple has a strong reputation for consecrated amulets, meditation lineage, and ceremonial discipline.

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3. Purpose of Creation

• Created to commemorate a significant Buddhist ceremony and raise funds for temple renovations and charitable missions.

• The amulet embodies blessings for:

  • Prosperity and abundance

  • Safety and protection

  • Spiritual power and charisma

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4. Material Composition

• Made from sacred powder (Phong) collected from multiple temple sources and mixed with:

  • Crushed herbs and relics

  • Incense ash from past ceremonies

  • Blessed soil or temple brick powder

• Carefully compressed and molded in the traditional “Pim Yuen Um Bat Lek” form.

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5. Consecration Ceremony

• The amulet underwent a grand Phuttha Phisek (Buddha blessing ceremony) at Wat Intharawihan.

• Lead officiant: Luang Pu Poo

• Monks involved in the ceremony (sample names may vary based on the specific ceremony date, commonly invited monks include):

  • Luang Pho Perm, Wat Klang Bang Kaew

  • Luang Pu Sawai, Wat Phothong

  • Phra Ajahn Sakorn, Wat Nong Grub

  • Phra Ratchasithachan, Wat Intharawihan

• Ceremony included:

  • Chanting of the Chinnabanchorn Katha 108 rounds

  • Incense and holy water blessing

  • Overnight prayer vigil by senior monks

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6. Physical Features

• Size: Small form (Pim Lek), lightweight but highly detailed.

• Front: Seated Buddha posture in bat-holding mudra, surrounded by protective aura lines.

• Back: Sometimes includes temple stamp, Yant inscriptions, or a trace of monk’s thumbprint (for authentication).

• Casing: 90% gold, handcrafted with open-front design for visual display. Often features temple seals or serial codes.

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7. Awards and Recognition

• The amulet was submitted to a national-level Thai amulet competition (hosted by Samakom or DD-Pra).

• Judged on criteria:

  • Craftsmanship and symmetry

  • Historical relevance and materials

  • Monk lineage and temple background

  • Condition and authenticity

• Result: Won First Place in its category, making it a highly respected and sought-after collector’s item.

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8. Spiritual Significance

• Believed to offer:

  • Metta Maha Niyom (loving-kindness and popularity)

  • Klaew Klaad (danger evasion)

  • Maha Lap (wealth and fortune)

  • Kongkraphan Chatri (invulnerability)

• Preferred by:

  • Business owners for prosperity

  • Travelers for protection

  • Collectors for its competition-winning prestige

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9. Collectibility and Value

• Due to its origin, consecration, and certification, it is a:

  • High-value amulet in the modern market

  • Often housed in private collections or worn with pride

  • Limited in availability due to competition award status and custom gold casing