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Benjapakee Thai amulets. A Thai Buddha amulet (Thai: พระเครื่อง; RTGS: phrakhrueang), often referred to academically as a "votive tablet", is a type of Thai Buddhist blessed item. It is used to raise funds to help a temple's operations. A Thai Buddhist monk will give an amulet to Buddhists as a "gift" after they donate money ...
Somdet To (1788–1872; B.E. 2331–2415), known formally as Somdet Phra Buddhacarya (To Brahmaramsi) (Thai: สมเด็จพระพุฒาจารย์ (โต พฺรหฺมรํสี); RTGS: Somdet Phra Phutthachan (To Phrommarangsi)), was one of the most famous Buddhist monks during Thailand's Rattanakosin period and continues to be the most widely known saintly monk in ...
Takrut (Thai: ตะกรุด) is a type of tubular amulet that originated from Thailand. It is also known as "Tangkai" in other cultures. The takrut is similar to a talisman (Arabic: طلسم / transliterated: tilasim). [1] The word Takrut, is used for both Singular and Plural, although many people do add an 's' (Takruts). However, the ...
A highly respected northern Thai monk writes: Khruba Siwichai had done many good deeds to Buddhism. His goodness could hardly fade away from northern people' minds and especially for his many construction and renovation works. It seems that there were no other monks in this region who had done such thing like Khruba Siwichai. [11]
Older, sacred amulets of Pu Thuat are considered priceless and very powerful. [citation needed] The first batch of Luang Pu Thuat amulets was made in 2497 BE (1954). It consisted entirely of amulets made from herbs (nua wan). This is the most famous batch of Luang Pu Thuat amulets because it was the first batch; it is referred to as the 2497 batch.
This story includes talipot fans, fan of ranks, and eight necessities of famous Khon Kaen monks. 4th story, the monk-learning hall with a museum which is composed of ancient objects: doors and windows, Buddha's picture in each birthday and compass angle. 5th story, a museum hall comprising utensils of Phrakhrupalad Bussaba Sumano, a former ...
Maechee Kaew (or Kyaw, 1901-1991) was a student of the famous Thai Forest Master Ajahn Mahā Boowa. She was a respected Buddhist teacher to monks, nuns, and laity alike. She is considered one of the arahants of the modern era. Born in a rural village in northern Thailand, Maechee Kyaw joined the Buddhist order at a young age.
Jatukham Rammathep (Thai: จตุคามรามเทพ) is the name of a popular amulet sold by some Buddhist temples in Thailand.The amulet is named for two princes of the Srivijaya kingdom of southern Thailand, and is believed to provide protection and good fortune to the bearer.