Devoted Disciples Launch First-Edition Amulet of Late Venerable Luang Pho Horm
Disciples of late vipassana meditation teacher Luang Pho Horm have created first-edition amulets featuring his image to fund temple road construction at Trai Kham Wasee Temple in Sakon Nakhon Province.
"True merit is letting go, is tranquility, making the mind free from fault," according to a Dharma message from Luang Pho Cha Subhatto of Nong Pa Pong Temple in Ubon Ratchathani Province. The disciples of Luang Pho Horm Ratinthorn, the vipassana meditation teacher and abbot of Trai Kham Wasee Temple in Kuesumali District, Sakon Nakhon Province, have sought permission to create sacred amulets to fund the construction of a concrete road within the temple grounds, in the form of a first-edition ancient cast amulet. The amulet is oval-shaped with a suspension loop, featuring a raised border line on the front edge. Beneath the loop are four Dharma characters reading "Ma Ru Ku Ru," forming the heart of a protective incantation. The center displays a full-bodied image of Luang Pho Horm seated in deep meditation. Below is the Thai numeral "25," which serves as the amulet number. On the left shoulder area is stamped the letter "Na," while above the right shoulder is an engraving resembling a flame of the sun, encircled by the Thai character "Horm." The reverse side is flat, with five lines of raised script reading "At Lek R.S. 237 Luang Pho Horm Ratinthorn Trai Kham Wasee Temple, Sakon Nakhon Province." Current prices have doubled.
"Luang Pho Khluap Sangworthamma" of Nong Kradee Temple in Thap Than District, Uthai Thani Province—in August 1996, the Uthai Thani Lions Club, led by Samran Ratnochotithada, created sacred amulets to raise funds for helping the poor and underprivileged. These are made of lead and copper. The amulet is oval-shaped without a suspension loop. The front center features a raised image of Luang Pho Khluap in half-body form facing forward, wearing a yellow robe. Above the image are Thai characters spelling "Luang Pho Khluap." The base of each amulet is colored red, blue, green, light blue, or purple. The reverse side is uncolored and features a four-sided yantra at the center, with Khmer characters at its corners and the letter "Na" or a prosperity syllable in the middle. Above the lower border are Thai characters spelling "Uthai Thani," with the letter "L" stamped to the right of the prosperity syllable. This has become a highly popular amulet.
"Luang Pho Joi Chanthasuvanno," former abbot of Sri Uthumporn Temple (Wang Duea) in Nong Krot Subdistrict, Muang District, Nakhon Sawan Province—his amulets have gained particular popularity, especially the "Luang Pho Joi Special Edition 82 Years Amulet" created in 1996. Made of brass, oval-shaped with a suspension loop, measuring 8.8 centimeters in circumference, the front features Luang Pho Joi seated in full meditation posture on a lotus base (inverted-upright). Below the lotus base are Thai characters reading "Special Edition," followed by the Thai numerals "82," and at the bottom the name "Luang Pho Joi." The reverse center features a yantra of five Chakravartin Buddhas with three upright umbrellas above, Khmer characters below the yantra, and the Buddhist Era date "2539" beneath the incantation. This is a highly sought-after amulet among collectors.
"Luang Pu Song Kantthamma," a renowned former meditation master of Ban Sarai Temple in Ban Mi District, Lopburi Province, created the "Brahma Wealth-Granting Amulet First Edition" to raise funds for the restoration of the temple's sermon hall. Made in multiple materials, the amulet is square-shaped with a solid suspension loop. The front features a raised image of Luang Pu Song seated in full meditation posture, with Thai characters beside the image reading "Ban Sarai Temple, Lopburi Province" and the name "Luang Pu Song" below. Thai numerals "102-2557" are inscribed below the image. The reverse has a border all around, with Khmer characters beneath the border on all four sides. The center features a yantra of the four-faced Brahma deity containing the prosperity syllable, guarded by four-directional umbrellas. Inquiries can be made at Ban Sarai Temple, Ban Mi District, Lopburi Province. Certain materials and editions have become highly popular amulets in the region.
By Ariya Phadiangthamma chatchyros@hotmail.com
