Revered Monk Luang Pu Hung's Amulet Draws Collector Interest
Amulets of revered Thai monks, particularly a water-droplet-shaped medallion cast by late abbot Luang Pu Hung in 1993, have become highly sought-after by collectors for their spiritual significance and rarity. Limited production runs and sa
A spiritual teaching states, "If the mind suffers, one must use the Dharma to resolve that suffering," according to Luang Pho Cha Suphattho of Wat Nong Pa Phong in Ubon Ratchathani. Luang Pu Hung Prakun Thamma, the late abbot of Wat Thung Nong Waeng Song Khon in Maha Sarakham Province, created several amulet designs, but the most sought-after is a water-droplet-shaped medallion cast in 1993 to raise funds for temple construction.
The amulet is water-droplet-shaped with a loop handle, made of dark-patina copper, with production limited to no more than 3,000 pieces. The front features a half-length image of the monk facing forward, with "Profit, Result, Flourishing" inscribed along the upper rim and "Luang Pu Hung Prakun Thamma" below the image. The reverse displays the temple location "Paeng Subdistrict, Kosumphisai District, Maha Sarakham Province" along the upper curve and "Wat Thung Nong Waeng Song Khon, B.E. 2536" along the lower curve, with the Buddhist invocation "Namo Buddhaya" in the center, making it a highly valued sacred object.
Another notable amulet from 2003 belongs to Luang Pu Na Thitibanyo, former abbot of Wat Pathumtharam in Chai Nat Province. This egg-shaped medallion was cast to celebrate his 88th birthday and is called the "Wealth and Prosperity" series. It features a raised half-length image within a two-tiered rim, with Thai script identifying the monk and his age, and Khmer script surrounding a betel leaf image on the reverse. This amulet is now quite rare.
Luang Pho Moi Phuttharakkhito, the late abbot of Wat Don Rai in Suphan Buri, created a highly popular amulet series in 2552 (2009) for his death anniversary. The oval-shaped medal was cast in 20,000 pieces using dark-patina copper, featuring the monk in meditation posture on the front and a triple-linked yantra on the reverse, with Khmer script and commemorative Thai inscriptions. Despite being relatively new, this amulet has gained considerable popularity.
Luang Pho Somchai Thitiviriya, a respected teacher of Vipassana meditation and former sangha leader at Wat Khao Sukhim in Chanthaburi, produced several popular amulet series. The most sought-after is the "Tiger-Ox" series from July 15, 1978, symbolizing his birth year (Tiger) and the year of casting (Ox). The circular medal features his half-length image, the temple name, and a crouching tiger and ox facing each other on the reverse, with the word "Compassion" and the casting date below. This amulet remains highly collected.
