Monastic Circles – Viewing Sacred Amulets from Luang Pu La and Luang Por Phra
Collectors prize rare Buddhist amulets from revered monks including Luang Por Saeng's 1979 coins and Luang Por Phra's oil-based Buddhas blessed over nine years, with values tied to their spiritual authenticity and scarcity.
The article features detailed information about collectible Buddhist amulets from several renowned monks. Luang Por Saeng Thammaro's first edition coins from 1979 are particularly rare, featuring an oval metal design with glasses and sacred yantra symbols on the back. Luang Por Durian Thitheesaro's 70-year longevity celebration amulets from Wat Laksanarama in Phetchburi are made of darkened copper with half-length figures and merit-making inscriptions. In 2007, Luang Por Phra Attasanto from Wat Khok Dok Mai in Chainat created 1,000 oil-based Buddha amulets following traditional recipes, which were blessed individually over nine years. Luang Pu La Kesaro from Wat Dong Kwang in Uthai Thani commissioned pressed coins in 1963 made of alpaca and brass-silver plated materials to fund temple renovations, featuring a meditation figure and sacred yantra designs that remain valuable collector's items.
