Phra Somdej Pim Yai Sri Sam Khon Nur Phong Nam Lang Stamp BE2507 Chao Khun Tieng (CK Tieng) Wat Rakang

Phra Somdej Pim Yai Sri Sam Khon (Nur Phong Nam – Lang Stamp) B.E. 2507, Wat Rakang

The Phra Somdej Pim Yai Sri Sam Khon, created in B.E. 2507 (1964) by Chao Khun Tieng (CK Tieng) of Wat Rakang Kositaram, is regarded as one of the most important Somdej amulets of the mid-20th century. Produced using Nur Phong Nam (lead-infused sacred powder) and marked with a Lang Stamp on the back, this batch continues the spiritual lineage of Somdej Toh while preserving the temple’s heritage.

Phra Somdej Pim Yai Sri Sam Khon B.E. 2507 – Chao Khun Tieng, Wat Rakang

Background of the Master

• Name: Phra Ratchapariyatikhun, widely known as Chao Khun Tieng (CK Tieng)
• Temple: Wat Rakang Kositaram, Bangkok
• Role: Respected abbot and custodian of the Wat Rakang heritage
• Legacy: Continued the Somdej Wat Rakang tradition passed down from Somdej Phra Buddhacarya (Toh Prommarangsi)

Year and Occasion of Creation

• Year: B.E. 2507 (1964)
• Occasion: Created to preserve Wat Rakang’s spiritual legacy and provide sacred protection to devotees
• Purpose:
  • Distribute sacred protection and blessings
  • Raise funds for temple restoration projects
  • Strengthen the connection to the Somdej lineage

Front view of Phra Somdej Pim Yai Sri Sam Khon BE2507

Pim (Mold) and Design

• Pim Yai: Refers to the large mold size
• Sri Sam Khon: Triple-tiered Buddha image, seated on three levels of thrones
• Stylistic Features: Strong, symmetrical lines with bold impressions typical of mid-20th century Wat Rakang molds

Materials (Nur Phong Nam)

• Composition: Sacred powder blended with mineral traces, producing a denser texture
• Ingredients: Included Phong Phutthakun, powdered flowers, sacred temple earth, fragments of earlier amulets, and relic dust
• Symbolism: Durability, stability, and spiritual strength

Back view – Phra Somdej Pim Yai BE2507, Wat Rakang

Back Features (Lang Stamp)

• Lang Stamp: Temple seal imprinted on the back for authenticity
• Design: Sacred characters or Wat Rakang’s official emblem confirming its origin

Reference from Chao Kun Tieng Wat Rakang Book

Consecration Ceremony

• Location: Wat Rakang Kositaram, Bangkok
• Presiding Monk: Chao Khun Tieng
• Rituals:
  • Chanting of Buddhist protective verses
  • Meditation empowerment (Samadhi)
  • Invocation of Somdej Toh’s lineage blessings

Spiritual Significance

• Protection (Klaew Klad): Safeguards from harm and danger
• Authority (Maha Amnaj): Grants influence and leadership respect
• Metta Mahaniyom: Enhances kindness, charm, and favorable support
• Merit Connection: Deeply tied to the Somdej tradition of Wat Rakang

Legacy and Collectibility

• Historical Value: A classic B.E. 2507 production from Chao Khun Tieng
• Authenticity Marker: The Lang Stamp is the key identifier
• Rarity: Highly collectible, increasingly scarce among serious collectors
• Status: Recognized as a mid-20th century Wat Rakang classic

Related Links

• Biography of Chao Khun Tieng
• More Amulets from Chao Khun Tieng
• More Amulets from Wat Rakang
• More Phra Somdej Amulets