New Wat Rai Khing Amulet Second Edition Unveiled
The article explores several cherished Thai Buddhist amulets, detailing the design, history, and significance of each. It highlights the second‑edition Luang Pho Wat Rai Khing coin, along with notable pieces from monks in Sukhothai, Nakhon Phanom, and Rayong. These amulets continue to be sought after by devotees and collectors alike.
The Luang Pho Wat Rai Khing second‑edition amulet was created in 2482 BE under the abbot Phra Khru Pa Tittho, featuring a teardrop silhouette with an integral loop, a seated image of the monk displaying the victory over Mara, the inscription ‘Luang Pho Wat Rai Khing’, a five‑character yantra on the back, and the year ‘2482’ stamped below; it was consecrated at Wat Rai Khing and praised for its fine Buddhist form and potent blessings. The article then turns to Luang Pho Thot Kalyano, former provincial monk of Sukhothai and abbot of Wat Tham Panya Ram, whose amulets are popular, especially the first‑edition likeness coin from 2520 BE made to raise funds for an ubosot; it is oval with a loop and limited to 5,000 pieces. Next, Luang Pho Prai Akkathammo, former abbot of Wat Pa Sri Prai Vanaram in Nakhon Phanom, issued a 2544 BE copper‑blackened amulet of which only 500 were struck; the oval piece bears a half‑body portrait of the monk with closed eyes, a mistaken inscription that should read ‘Luang Pho Prai Akkathammo’, and a reverse inscribed with the clan name ‘Chaiyaphant’, a set of altar implements, and the four‑letter yantra ‘Na‑Ma‑A‑U’. Finally, Luang Pho Sakorn Manuyyo of Wat Nong Grub in Rayong released a 2552 BE amulet to mark his 71st birthday; the egg‑shaped token with a loop shows a half‑body forward‑facing image of the monk, the code number 1796 and the title ‘Phra Kru Manu Thammavat’ on the front, while the reverse displays a five‑line yantra of Luang Phu Tim, the monk’s name, and the temple’s location.
