Phra Rod • Lang Yant • Nur Phong Puttakhun • BE 2517
Wat Khao Tham Bunnak, Nakhon Sawan • Consecrated by Luang Pu Si (Chantasiri)
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Main obverse — classic Phra Rod silhouette with robust powder texture from the forest lineage.
Historical Significance
Issued in B.E. 2517 (1974 CE) at Wat Khao Tham Bunnak, this Phra Rod Lang Yant bears the imprint of Thailand’s forest tradition during a period of renewed lay devotion. Under Luang Pu Si (Chantasiri), a strictly disciplined meditation master, consecration focused on contemplative power over spectacle — aligning the compact Rod form with vigilant mindfulness and everyday protection.
Obverse detail — grainy Nur Phong Puttakhun matrix with flower dust and old-amulet inclusions.
Contextual Insight: In the forest tradition, amulets are extensions of practice: restraint of the senses, mindfulness in the body, compassion in conduct. Phra Rod — compact and austere — suits this ethos; the rear yantra serves as a mnemonic for guarding the heart with wisdom.
Temple of Origin & Master’s Discipline
Wat Khao Tham Bunnak upheld a plainspoken, meditative discipline. LP Si emphasized silent cultivation, measured recitation, and service to local communities. Amulet-making was treated as contemplative labor (samādhi in action), with blessings directed toward clarity and compassionate courage.
Reverse — pressed yant grid reinforcing protective function and meditative authority.
Materials & Craftsmanship
| Material | Nur Phong Puttakhun blend: holy ash and temple soil, powdered flowers and ritual herbs, fragments of older amulets, and yantra powders prepared by forest masters. |
| Mold / Pim | Compact Phra Rod pim with rounded shoulders; rear Lang Yant grid; crisp press lines characteristic of the batch. |
| Consecration | Solemn Putthapisek at Wat Khao Tham Bunnak led by LP Si; deep-samādhi sessions, protective katha, and invocation of forest-lineage yants. |
Edge/detail — press depth and powder stratification visible along the flanks.
Spiritual Function & Doctrinal Purpose
According to Thai Buddhist belief, this edition supports Klaew Klaad (evasion of danger), Metta Mahaniyom (social goodwill), and sati (mindfulness) for steady decision-making, with Maha Lap (good fortune) as a traditional lay aspiration.
Rarity & Collector Significance
Considered collector-grade within the LP Si corpus. Seek clean yantra impressions, intact powder surfaces, and unbuffed edges. Original examples largely remain in private hands; public offerings are intermittent and quickly absorbed by forest-lineage collectors.
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Disclaimer: This write-up supports cultural and academic appreciation of Thai Buddhist heritage. Authentication notes aid study and personal collection and are not forensic certification.