Buddhist Amulet Circles – The Noble Truths Medal of Luang Pu Jai
A rare Ariyasatya medal created by Luang Pu Jai at Wat Sedet in 1946-1947 features Buddhist mantras and symbolism representing the Four Noble Truths, with only 80 silver and 300 copper versions ever produced. The article also documents othe
This article examines several historically significant Buddhist amulets created by venerated monks. Luang Pu Jai Intosuvanno of Wat Sedet in Samut Songkhram created the Ariyasatya medal around 1946-1947, distributing only 80 silver and 300 darkened copper versions as commemorative tokens during a temple ceremony. The medal features a spherical design with lotus petals on the obverse, khmer characters, and the core mantra "Tu Sa Ni Ma" representing the Four Noble Truths, while the reverse displays a dharma wheel and mystical yantra. The article also covers other notable amulets including Luang Pu Songkhro's prosperity medal from Wat Ban Sai in Lopburi (2015), Luang Pu Po's medals from Wat Phi Sri Ban Eiad in Maha Sarakham (1969), and Luang Pu Nil's 72nd birthday commemorative medal from Wat Khropburi in Nakhon Ratchasima (1973). Each amulet is detailed with specifications on materials, quantities produced, and their significance within the amulet collecting community.
