Venerable Luang Pho Yuang First Amulet Issued
Luang Pho Yuang Aphassaro, the revered former abbot of Wat Bodhi Sri in Ratchaburi, released his first-edition amulets in 1976 featuring a bodhi-leaf design with seated Buddha imagery. The master monk, who passed away in 2021 after 66 years
Luang Pho Yuang Aphassaro, the former abbot of Wat Bodhi Sri in Ratchaburi, was a highly respected Buddhist master who studied esoteric teachings directly from renowned teachers. He was born on December 21, 1932, and ordained at age 23 in 1955, going on to master several disciplines including Khmer script writing, sacred stone amulet consecration, and various spell-casting techniques learned from celebrated mentors like Luang Pu Nak of Wat Chong Lom and Luang Pu Pong of Wat Nong Krathoem. He established Wat Bodhi Sri in 1964 and devoted himself to helping the local community through spiritual practices and protective talismans. Known for his compassion, strict adherence to monastic discipline, and warm reception of visitors, he gained a large following throughout Thailand and became one of Ratchaburi's most beloved spiritual figures after the passing of the legendary Luang Pu Muang. He passed away from old age on August 31, 2021, at the age of 88 with 66 years of monastic service. Among his many amulets and talismans, his tailor-made cord amulets and hanging silver talismans became widely famous. His first-edition amulets, cast in 1976 in brass, copper, and nickel-plated copper during the temple's main ordination ceremony, featured a distinctive bodhi-leaf design with integral loops on the obverse side showing a full-form seated Buddha in meditation.
