108 Rosary Bean Phra Nak Prok — Luang Phor Thongdam, Wat Tha Thong
Uttaradit • 108-bead sacred rosary featuring Phra Nak Prok iconography • For meditation, chanting, and daily protection
Complete 108-bead rosary with Phra Nak Prok centerpiece — a devotional tool for daily practice.
Introduction
The 108 Rosary Bean Phra Nak Prok by Luang Phor Thongdam of Wat Tha Thong (Uttaradit) unites classical Buddhist symbolism with practical discipline. In tradition, the number 108 evokes both the defilements to be overcome and the auspicious qualities to be cultivated. Coupled with the image of Phra Nak Prok (Buddha sheltered by the seven-headed Naga), this rosary embodies protection, composure, and compassionate resolve.
Bead surface — shows pressed grain and sacred powder complexion for tactile counting.
Materials & Craftsmanship
| Sacred Blend | Consecrated powder mix including holy herbs, selected temple soils, incense ash from rites, altar floral pollen, and minute relic powders entrusted by senior monks. |
| Centerpiece | Phra Nak Prok medallion — emblem of serenity within adversity; Naga’s protection over the practicing mind. |
| Format | 108 counting beads + marker intervals; smooth hand-finished edges for comfortable recitation cycles. |
Alternate view — bead stringing and centerpiece orientation for steady handling.
Consecration & Practice
- Location: Wat Tha Thong, Uttaradit.
- Presiding Master: Luang Phor Thongdam — noted for strict discipline and deep meditation.
- Rituals: Multi-session chants and silent meditation; emphasis on serenity and compassionate intention.
- Use: Counting cycles for Iti Pi So, Metta verses, or personal recitation; supportive for breath mindfulness.
Rear/detail — shows hand-finishing and natural micro-pitting from powder setting.
Spiritual Significance
Traditionally believed to assist the practitioner in cultivating calm attention and compassionate presence. The Phra Nak Prok motif signifies poised mindfulness amidst adversity, while the 108 count helps structure recitations and deepen meditative rhythm.
- Protection (Klaew Klaad): Safe passage and shielding from misfortune.
- Metta Mahaniyom: Attracts kindness, goodwill, and harmonious relations.
- Practice Support: Assists focus during chanting and breath work; useful for daily discipline.
- Merit Path: Enhances intention in Buddhist recitations and offerings.
Legacy of Luang Phor Thongdam
Renowned for steadfast practice and mastery of wicha, LP Thongdam crafted amulets and rosaries as practical aids for lay devotion. This 108-bead Phra Nak Prok rosary carries forward his emphasis on discipline, compassion, and protective mindfulness in everyday life.
Rarity & Collector Significance
Collector-grade devotional set. Authentic examples show consistent bead proportions, sacred powder complexion, and securely mounted centerpiece. Favored by practitioners who value both ritual utility and lineage provenance from Wat Tha Thong.
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Disclaimer: Information is provided for cultural and academic appreciation of Thai Buddhist material heritage. Authentication notes aid study and personal devotion and are not forensic certification.