I was so enjoying this video and suddenly realized this was made by a friend of mine. Amazing, and this is true what is told in this story. This shows how Thai Buddha Magic is not just something from the Master, it is also empowered by the wearer through chants and prayers (truly meant)
@GregK28002 Thank you :) I forgot the exact price, but my wife said it may have only been 100 baht. She says she remembers it being inexpensive. I bought some other amulets (that were more expensive) and items (hence the bonuses). (note: I use the word bought, but in the Thai Buddhist tradition we are only renting them, to be passed on at some point, since we don't take them with us)
Also, there was a 9 amulet set which you rent, but does not allow to take home, rather, are laid on trays in the chedi stupa, along with millions of others with names on.
(cont.) perceived power in the amulet or anecdotal stories. For those looking for old and rare, there's magazines that go into great detail on the amulets and the temples they come from, who made them, the story behind it, etc... It all boils down to what you want and why. If you're picking a temple to visit for the purpose of getting a popular or well known amulet, then there's a top ten list for that. I don't know them (or probably couldn't say or spell them) off the top of my head, (cont.)
@GregK28002 Greg, sorry I didn't see this a few months ago. You can buy a necklace with rings spaced out at the right distances for 2, 3, 5 or even more amulets.
Hi, I think that's nearly impossible to answer. For me, I stopped looking at the collector shops and stuff, because I don't want to chase the rarest or oldest. Instead, what I do is pick up an amulet when I visit a temple that has meaning to me. Many might still say that's the wrong reason, but I feel that people can do what they want and if they have other reasons, it's ok by me. There are certainly some temples that are more famous. Some because of a beloved monk, others because of (cont)
Excellent video Ken, i did this too, in fact, i met the person who made the saxcred powder mixture, and he gave me the recipe, because these powder/clay am,ulets, are unbreakable (almost) - they can be thrown at the wall and do not break! did he shgow you that?
You might want to check with Spencer at Thai-Amulet [dotnet]. I think he's in the Krabi area, but has extensive knowledge on these things. Let me know how it works out for you :)
Oh, one thing... this temple, as well as the ones in Thailand and Chanthaburi that I like to visit, are extremely popular among the Thai people. For me, that's important.
@GregK28002 My understanding wouldn't fill a thimble :), but yes that's how I understand it :) I think the idea is we don't really "own" it in the sense that we should use them to sell for profit, auction them off, that kind of thing.
It isnt its a nine amulet set. Nothing to do with benjapakee which means 'five regions of Thailand, and has the most popular amulet of each of the 5 regions.. each region may use one of a number of famous amulets to call 'benjapakee' which goes in contrary to the common belief that only one pim (model) of each province enters the category.. not true
I was so enjoying this video and suddenly realized this was made by a friend of mine. Amazing, and this is true what is told in this story. This shows how Thai Buddha Magic is not just something from the Master, it is also empowered by the wearer through chants and prayers (truly meant)
This is amazing
Yes the temple need a couple of days to see, as the stairs are very high. I also need to return even though i went 3 times now
Blessings! the multiple amulet collection is called Benjapakee - very powerful
@GregK28002
Thank you :)
I forgot the exact price, but my wife said it may have only been 100 baht. She says she remembers it being inexpensive. I bought some other amulets (that were more expensive) and items (hence the bonuses).
(note: I use the word bought, but in the Thai Buddhist tradition we are only renting them, to be passed on at some point, since we don't take them with us)
Also, there was a 9 amulet set which you rent, but does not allow to take home, rather, are laid on trays in the chedi stupa, along with millions of others with names on.
@npblosch19 Thank you! My only regret is that we were so short on time that day we didn't have a chance to explore the temple more and learn more.
(cont.) perceived power in the amulet or anecdotal stories.
For those looking for old and rare, there's magazines that go into great detail on the amulets and the temples they come from, who made them, the story behind it, etc... It all boils down to what you want and why. If you're picking a temple to visit for the purpose of getting a popular or well known amulet, then there's a top ten list for that. I don't know them (or probably couldn't say or spell them) off the top of my head, (cont.)
@GregK28002 Greg, sorry I didn't see this a few months ago. You can buy a necklace with rings spaced out at the right distances for 2, 3, 5 or even more amulets.
I think the lady there mentioned it, but I didn't quite understand what she was trying to tell me when she pointed out a large tray of amulets.
I miss the area. I'm hoping to return & when I do, will allow more time to really see the place (and bring lots of water hehe)... :)
Hi, I think that's nearly impossible to answer. For me, I stopped looking at the collector shops and stuff, because I don't want to chase the rarest or oldest. Instead, what I do is pick up an amulet when I visit a temple that has meaning to me.
Many might still say that's the wrong reason, but I feel that people can do what they want and if they have other reasons, it's ok by me.
There are certainly some temples that are more famous. Some because of a beloved monk, others because of (cont)
Ken Travels that should be the way and it's meaningful.
Excellent video Ken, i did this too, in fact, i met the person who made the saxcred powder mixture, and he gave me the recipe, because these powder/clay am,ulets, are unbreakable (almost) - they can be thrown at the wall and do not break! did he shgow you that?
You might want to check with Spencer at Thai-Amulet [dotnet]. I think he's in the Krabi area, but has extensive knowledge on these things. Let me know how it works out for you :)
Oh, one thing... this temple, as well as the ones in Thailand and Chanthaburi that I like to visit, are extremely popular among the Thai people. For me, that's important.
...and to you as well. Thanks Nick! :)
Blessings!
@GregK28002 My understanding wouldn't fill a thimble :), but yes that's how I understand it :)
I think the idea is we don't really "own" it in the sense that we should use them to sell for profit, auction them off, that kind of thing.
no, we were short on time and spent only a little while there!
there are around 25 types of amulet classed as benjapakee
It isnt its a nine amulet set. Nothing to do with benjapakee which means 'five regions of Thailand, and has the most popular amulet of each of the 5 regions.. each region may use one of a number of famous amulets to call 'benjapakee' which goes in contrary to the common belief that only one pim (model) of each province enters the category.. not true
@thailandamulets Thank you :)
what is the best temple to get the best amulet??? thank you...