Phra Chao Ha Phra Ong • Lang Yant “Trinity” • BE2436
Wat Rachayota • Nur Phong / Nur Din Sacred Powder
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Main obverse — Phra Chao Ha Phra Ong (“Five Buddhas”) ensemble; natural beige sacred-powder matrix with aged pores.
Historical Significance
Issued in BE2436 (1893 CE) at Wat Rachayota, this late 19th-century tablet honors the canonical Five Buddhas motif (Phra Chao Ha Phra Ong) — Kakusandha, Konagamana, Kassapa, Gotama, and the future Metteyya. The reverse bears a triadic yantra (yant sam) hence the epithet “Trinity”. Produced within a devotional movement emphasizing scriptural merit-making, the batch supported temple works and local education. The piece is attributed to the discipline of Luang Pu Thong, the senior master then guiding ritual practice at Wat Rachayota.
Front — Phra Chao Ha Pra Ong with pressed-powder grain and stratified binder traces.
Contextual Insight: The Phra Chao Ha Phra Ong theme expresses continuity of Buddhahood across aeons; coupling it with a triadic yantra reflects the local wicha (esoteric method) emphasizing protection (klaan-klaat), compassion (metta), and auspicious fortune (maha lap). Tablets in this era typically used scripture ash, herb powders (wahn), and temple soil bound with natural resins, then empowered via Putthapisek (ritual consecration) and recitation cycles.
Reverse — triadic yant (“Trinity”) with pressed-powder grain and stratified binder traces.
Temple of Origin & Master’s Discipline
Wat Rachayota maintained a strong scholastic-ritual balance in the late Rattanakosin period. Under Luang Pu Thong, discipline favored steady mindfulness, katha recitation, and conservative tablet pressing, yielding concise forms with readable lines. The tradition of “saiyasat” (“protective sciences”) here was integrated with scripture study, hence the prevalence of yantra backs and gatha invocations.
Side/detail — compact tablet profile; pressed edges and natural micro-voids indicative of period hand-press technique.
Materials & Craftsmanship
| Material | Sacred powder matrix (Nur Phong) blended with temple soil (Nur Din), scripture ash, herbal powders (wahn), and natural binders; sun-cured and low-heat set. |
| Mold / Pim | Pim front: Five-Buddha ensemble (Phra Chao Ha Phra Ong); reverse: triadic yantra (“Trinity”) with crisp line-engrave and hand-press relief. |
| Consecration | Multi-day Putthapisek; supervised by Luang Pu Thong with resident khru ba ajahn (senior masters); 108-cycle Itipiso recitations and yantra-charging. |
Competition record — documented 3rd place placement (for study/provenance reference).
Spiritual Function & Doctrinal Purpose
According to Thai Buddhist belief, the Five-Buddha motif fortifies Klaew Klaad (aversion of harm), generates Metta Mahaniyom (loving-kindness and popularity), and invites Maha Lap (auspicious fortune). Devotees wear it for travel safety, smooth negotiations, and calm resolve rooted in remembrance of the Buddhas across aeons.
Rarity & Collector Significance
Assessed as Collector-grade (late 19th-century amulets). Desirable tells include: mature beige tone with powder stratification, readable yant lines, and stable binder sheen. This documented piece achieved 3rd place in a recognized competition, supporting its study value and provenance. Early, well-preserved examples with clear reverse yantra are considered collection anchors in the Phra Chao Ha Pra Ong genre.
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Disclaimer: This write-up supports cultural and academic appreciation of Thai Buddhist heritage. Authentication details aid study and personal appreciation and are not legal or forensic certification.