The Amulet & Talisman is any object that is imbued with protective powers, and all cultures have manifestations of such objects.
In the world of Thailand amulet, Many people believe the symbol of Load buddha has the power to ward off evil. that an object that is inscribed with the word of God, image of Lord buddha and religious narratives, symbol and signs, will protect the person who reads, touches, or sees it.
The surface of an amulet and talismans object can be covered with prayers, signs, numbers, and decorative motifs, and the object is carried in a pocket, or rolled and placed in an amulet case; some talismans are worn as clothin. The most efficacious amulet & talismans are those that are inscribed with prayers that remind people to lord Buddha and his narratives.
Additional information of Luang Phor Sotorn Buddha image
Pra Buddha Sotorn (หลวงพ่อโสธร) or Luang Pho Sothorn is a Buddha statue greatly revered for its sacredness. In the seated meditative attitude, the gilded stucco statue of 165 centimeters from knee to knee and height of 148 centimeters displays the distinct characteristics of Lan Chang art, the art that is prevalent in the northeast of Thailand and Laos.
It is said that originally Luang Phor Sothorn was a bronze statue with all the beautiful characteristics of a Buddha image. Fearing that it would not survive a burglary, the monks in the wat masked it with stucco.
No one knows how long Luang Pho Sothorn has been installed in the wat. Legend has it that three Buddha statues floated along the stream from the North to Tambon Sam Pratuan, Cha Cheong Sao precinct. Despite much effort, the people in the neighborhood could not pull them out of the stream.
Afterwards, the largest statue drifted down further to Ban Laem, Samut Songkram province. It was therefore installed at Wat Ban Laem. The smallest, floating down to Bang Plee, was housed in the ubosot of Wat Bang Plee. Luang Pho Sothorn, the second largest, drifted to Wat Sothorn pier. After arduous attempts to retrieve Luang Phoh failed, a master was called in to perform a ceremony. Sacred threads tied around the wrist of Luang Pho Sothorn was effortlessly lifted and has been installed in the wat since then.
Formally known as Wat Hong, Wat Sothorn Wararam Worawihan is belived to have been built around the end of the Ayutthaya Period. Situated on the west bank of Bang Pakong river, the wat was completely destroyed by a flood. A new wat was then constructed, taking the name of Wat Sao Tong after the banner pole in the wat. But as the pole was blown into two pieces by strong wind, the name was changed to Wat Sao Taun
The wat received a new name again when it came to house Luang Pho Sothorn. Wat Sothorn, the name at the time, means the three Buddha of the same womb. Later yet, the spelling was changed to fit the attributes of Luang Pho. Wat Sothorn, in its present spelling, means the temple of the sacred Buddha image.
Wat Sothorn Wararam Woravihan
This temple is located on the edge of the Bangpakong River in the south part of the city. It was built during the Ayutthaya Period. Towards the end of this period, the revered "Luang Por Sothon" was enshrined there. The statue is sculpted in a meditation pose. It is 1.65 metres wide and 1.48 metres high. Every day, a large number of people come to pay homage to "Luang Por Sothon". Some will pray to have their wishes granted, and those who are successful will return to present offerings by commissioning the dancers who are on hand to perform as a way of showing gratitude. At present, the Ubosoth or main chapel is being rebuilt as the original was in a state of disrepair. The new Ubosoth is in the style of the Rattanakosin Period and will be completed in 1998. Upon completion, this temple will be the largest white marble temple in the world. In the area of the temple, there are stalls that sell food produce and local merchandise from Chachoengsao and nearby provinces. At the temples pier, there is a long-tail boat service to take people between the market in the city and the temple. The cost is B40,or it is possible to rent a boat to see the sights along the Bangpakong River. The cost depends on the number of people and the distance of the route.
The Luang Pho Sothorn Cerebrating Festival
PHA-SOMDEJ is name of Buddha seated on 3 row seat Amulet of Enlightenment and Prosperity
Material: These PHA-SOMDEJ talismans have been created from a combination of more than 100 different types of soil and spiritual materials. These materials have been treated and combined with the power of 9 spiritual incantations, 9 ceremonies, and 9 temple blessings. These talismans are rare and difficult to find.
The PHA-SOMDEJ talismans are engraved by a series of magical alphabet seals that enhance its power.
Function: The power of the Buddha is linked to the tremendous enlightenment that he experienced while in the body. PHA-SOMDEJ talisman is one of two that we have been able to procure.
In Thailand, some of these PHA-SOMDEJ amulets sell higher price.
The secret to their power is their ability to channel the energy of the primordial world into the life of the user. Good fortune, protection from negative forces, protection from demonic forces, enhancement of spiritual energy, and increase in the strength of the aura are the primary attributes of these PHA-SOMDEJ talismans.
The PHA-SOMDEJ talismans are conscious elementals. They have an indwelling intelligence, consciousness, and power separate from that of the user. They are an active form of spiritual protection.
It is very important that the owner should be treated each PHA-SOMDEJ talisman with respect.
There are no special prayers or mantras that accompany this PHA-SOMDEJ talisman. It has already been empowered to protect its new owner.
Ownership of the talisman may be transferred from one person to another, but the above rules must be observed by each owner.
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