Revered Buddhist Amulets: Luang Pho Plod and Luang Pho Kham Coins

This article examines several renowned Buddhist amulets prized by collectors. It begins with a teaching from Luang Pho Cha at Nong Pa Phong Temple in Ubon Ratchathani on meditation practice. The piece then traces the history of the Luang Pho Plod oval-shaped amulet created in 2015 by a respected abbot at Nong Hmor Temple in Nakhon Sawan to raise funds for land purchase. The amulet features the monk in meditation on the front and a sacred chant on the back, and was blessed in multiple batches throughout the Buddhist season.

The article also covers the popular Luang Pho Kham amulet from Pho Tharam Temple in Suphan Buri, created in 1955 and freely distributed to worshippers, as well as the highly sought first-edition Luang Pho To amulet from Pa Lailyk Temple in Suphan Buri. This oval amulet was created to commemorate the temple's elevation to royal monastery status in 1919 and depicts the revered Buddha image with elephants and monkeys offering gifts.

Additionally, the article describes the Luang Pho Ram first-edition amulet from Krang Temple in Pathum Thani, created in 1926 during a rice blessing ceremony. This amulet was cast in limited quantities in silver and copper with various finishes and features the monk in meditation with monkeys at the base, symbolizing his birth year in the Year of the Monkey. These amulets remain highly sought after by collectors and devotees.