Phra Kham Khao (Roon 2) • Phra Bat Khit Block • BE2534
Wat Tha Sung, Uthai Thani • LP Ruesi Lingdam • Sacred Powder (Nur Phong)
Main obverse — Buddha seated above stylised rice-grain motifs (khao), emblem of nourishment and prosperity.
Historical Significance
Issued in BE2534 (1991 CE) at Wat Tha Sung, the second-batch Phra Kham Khao continued LP Ruesi Lingdam’s Vipassanā lineage and fundraising efforts for monastic works. The Phra Bat Khit block (divine footprint pattern) on the reverse expresses homage and auspicious tread of the Dhamma, aligning wealth symbolism with disciplined practice.
Obverse detail — seated Buddha above rice grains; calm, centered proportions.
Contextual Insight: In LP Ruesi Lingdam’s tradition, kham khao (rice) symbolizes merit that sustains body and mind. The batch united material prosperity symbolism with insight discipline, a hallmark of Wat Tha Sung’s post-1970s revival under his leadership.
Temple of Origin & Master’s Discipline
Wat Tha Sung (Uthai Thani) is renowned for meditation training and ritual discipline. LP Ruesi Lingdam emphasized samādhi and vipassanā, expressed here through austere forms, balanced molding, and mantra-bearing yantra on the reverse.
Reverse — Phra Bat Khit footprint + yantra fields signifying auspicious tread and protective geometry.
Materials & Craftsmanship
| Material | Sacred Nur Phong powder: Phong Bailan (scripture ash), Phong Wahn (herbal mix), selected temple soils, and consecration ash. |
| Mold / Pim | Phra Kham Khao (Roon 2); identifiable rice-grain field; reverse Phra Bat Khit footprint with yantra. |
| Consecration | Formal Putthapisek at Wat Tha Sung (BE2534), led by LP Ruesi Lingdam with senior monks; mantra cycles, candle rite, yantra activation. |
Spiritual Function & Doctrinal Purpose
According to Thai Buddhist belief, this Pim supports Metta Mahaniyom (charisma and goodwill), Klaew Klaad (safeguard from mishap), and Maha Lap (steady fortune). Devotees wear it for wholesome livelihood, protection from ill-will, and clarity grounded in meditation.
Rarity & Collector Significance
Assessed as Collector-grade within the Wat Tha Sung series. Collectors look for well-pressed rice-grain fields, intact yantra and footprint impressions, and consistent powder stratification. Early, clean casts remain highly sought after across Thailand, Singapore, and Malaysia.
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