History of the Locket: Luang Pu Maha Sila – Roon Charoenphon (B.E. 2564)
Monk: Luang Pu Maha Sila
Batch Name: Roon Charoenphon (รุ่นเจริญผล – “Flourishing Blessings”)
Temple: Wat Pho Si Saat, Ubon Ratchathani
Year of Creation: B.E. 2564 (2021 CE)
Special Feature: 3 sacred Takruts embedded at the back
Purpose of Creation
The Roon Charoenphon locket was created to:
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Celebrate Luang Pu Maha Sila’s spiritual legacy and his advanced age
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Offer blessings of prosperity, protection, and success to his followers
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Support the development of religious projects and temple restorations at Wat Pho Si Saat
This batch was limited in production and highly ceremonial in nature, marking a significant spiritual event for the temple community.
Design Features
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Front:
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A high-resolution, full-color image of Luang Pu Maha Sila in deep meditation
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Surrounded by sacred motifs, yantra patterns, and auspicious inscriptions
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Back:
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Embedded with 3 takruts (rolled sacred scrolls) representing:
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Metta Mahaniyom – charm and kindness
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Klaew Klad – protection from harm
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Chok Larp – fortune and success
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Some versions include sacred powders, gem fragments, or temple soils
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Each takrut was personally blessed and inscribed according to Maha Sila’s lineage, following Khmer-Buddhist magical traditions.
Materials Used
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The locket base was crafted from a durable, glossy enamel-coated ceramic-metal composite.
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Sacred powders (Phong Wahn), old amulet fragments, herbs, and soils were mixed into the base or adhered on the back under the takruts.
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The takruts were written with Khmer yant scripts using black or gold ink, and rolled in thin sacred foil.
Blessing Ceremony
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The main consecration ceremony was held at Wat Pho Si Saat in B.E. 2564.
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The ritual was led by Luang Pu Maha Sila himself, who is known for his deep meditative attainment and lifelong forest practice.
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Senior monks and disciples participated in chanting protective katha and invoking blessings for abundance, peace, and spiritual strength.
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Some batches were included in extended meditation sessions by Maha Sila before formal distribution.
Spiritual Powers and Beliefs
The locket is revered for offering the following blessings:
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Protection from danger and black magic
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Enhancement of kindness and charisma (Metta)
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Improved career and business luck
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Spiritual grounding and inner calm
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Support for meditation and Dhamma practice
Many devotees reported positive changes in luck, work, and interpersonal relationships after wearing the locket.
Rarity and Distribution
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Produced in limited quantities, primarily given to temple sponsors, close disciples, and select collectors.
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Variants may differ slightly in takrut color or backing material, but all are temple-authenticated and issued with sacred intent.
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Because of Luang Pu Maha Sila’s renown in the Isan forest tradition, these lockets are highly respected and increasingly rare.