Phra Pidta Roon Rae 1st Batch Nur Phong Bailan BE2528 Sondej Phra Yanasangwon Wat Bowonniwet Vihara

Phra Pidta Roon Rae 1st Batch Nur Phong Bailan BE2528 

Sondej Phra Yanasangwon Wat Bowonniwet Vihara

Biography

History of Phra Pidta Roon Rae Nur Phong Bailan – B.E. 2528

Amulet Name: Phra Pidta Roon Rae (รุ่นแรก – “First Edition”)

Material: Nur Phong Bailan (sacred black powder)

Year of Creation: B.E. 2528 (1985 CE)

Temple: Wat Bowonniwet Vihara, Bangkok

Presided by: Phra Yanasangwon (Somdet Phra Nyanasamvara), Supreme Patriarch of Thailand

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Background and Purpose

Wat Bowonniwet Vihara is a centrally important Thai temple, especially for the royal and Dhammayuttika Nikaya lineage  . In B.E. 2528, Phra Yanasangwon initiated a dedicated batch of Phra Pidta amulets—the first edition—both as a fundraiser for temple restoration and as a merit-making opportunity for devotees during his tenure.

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Design and Iconography

• Front: Features the classic Phra Pidta posture – the Buddha (or revered monk figure) with both hands covering the eyes, symbolizing protection from evil, inward meditation, and closure of the six senses.

• Back: May include simple temple stamps, embossing, or inscriptions, typically indicating the Roon Rae batch and the temple’s name.

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Material: Nur Phong Bailan

The amulets were pressed from a sacred black powder (Nur Phong Bailan) comprising:

• Charred or pulverized palm-leaf Buddhist scriptures

• Sacred powders from ancient amulets and old temple molds

• Incense ash and candle wax used during temple-wide merit-making activities

• Pollens and soil from the temple’s hallowed grounds

This proprietary mixture produced a deep gray to black finish with an earthy, non-reflective texture, embodying solemnity and spiritual depth.

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Consecration Ceremony

The first-edition amulets were blessed in a solemn but focused consecration ceremony at Wat Bowonniwet in B.E. 2528:

• Led by Phra Yanasangwon, the Supreme Patriarch, thus marking them as highly authoritative.

• Conducted with long recitations of protective and merit-making Pali chants.

• Infused with meditative blessings, utilizing samadhi focus by Phra Yanasangwon and senior monks to empower the batch spiritually.

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Believed Properties

Phra Pidta amulets from this batch are traditionally sought for:

• Protection (Klaew Klād): Against misfortune, hazards, and unseen threats.

• Metta (Metta Mahaniyom): Attracting goodwill, social favor, and harmony.

• Spiritual Shielding: Defense against harmful energies, black magic, and astral disturbances.

As the first batch blessed by the highest monastic authority, these amulets hold an esteemed place among devotees.

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Rarity and Collectibility

• B.E. 2528 is the “Roon Rae” (First Edition)—rarer and more valued compared to later runs.

• Items from this batch, authenticated by temple-issued stamps or packaging, are highly prized by collectors and bearers.

• Pieces in excellent condition without damage or erosion are considered significant investments in both spiritual and historical value.