Phra Khun Paen • Nur Din • BE 2505
“God of Kindness”
Luang Phor Thap (Phra Khru Atthakoson) • Wat Krabok Kuen Phueng, Rayong
Primary view — early LP Thap Khun Paen (BE2505) revered for metta and protection.
Provenance Snapshot
Issued in BE 2505 (1962 CE) at Wat Krabok Kuen Phueng, Rayong. Within LP Thap’s corpus this is an early, pastoral work remembered locally as the “God of Kindness” for its gentle social influence and protective tenor.
Obverse — composed meditation; compact shoulders; crisp robe lines.
Historical Context
The Rayong lineage in the early 1960s balanced rural welfare with contemplative craft. LP Thap’s editions advanced temple works while giving laity a devotional cue toward mettā, restraint, and right speech.
Reverse profile — press depth and clay compaction visible on flanks.
Material Profile (Nur Din)
Sacred clay prepared with ritual earth and powders. Typical aging shows matte bloom, fine micro-pitting, and coherent compressed edges. Subtle beeswax transfer is sometimes present in LP Thap pieces associated with see phueng.
Alternate obverse — serene facial linework; base intact.
Iconography & Devotional Reading
Khun Paen in still meditation is read as gentle authority. Devotees wear this form to cultivate calm presence, social ease, and considerate speech — the roots of the “Kindness” epithet.
Surface detail — matte luster and age toning consistent with hand-mixed clay.
Ritual Chronology (Concise)
- Purificatory prep & invocation (anusaṭṭhi)
- Rayong-lineage protective katha & sustained meditation
- Dedication of merit to laity; sealing of mettā intent
Front clay stratification visible on edges.
Power & Legacy (Traditional)
Traditionally believed to support Metta Mahaniyom (kind regard), Maha Saneh (charm), Klaew Klaad (evasion of danger), and Choke Larp (good fortune). Often paired with LP Thap’s green beeswax to “soften” presence and speech.
Back — plain field; clay stratification visible on edges.
Authentication Notes
- Matte, age-toned clay; avoid glossy overcoats
- Edges show natural press compression; machine-sharp is suspect
- Balanced face/base; robe lines not excessively melted
- Corroborate certificates with macro photos and peer review
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Disclaimer: This collector note balances material-reading with traditional belief. Certificates aid attribution but are not dispositive; conduct independent due diligence.