{"title":"Luang Phor Koon Parissuddho: The Master of Wat Ban Rai","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eDiscover the sacred legacy of \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"30\" data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eLuang Phor Koon Parissuddho\u003c\/b\u003e (1923–2015), the legendary \"Saint of the Northeast\" and one of the most iconic figures in Thai Buddhist history. Based at \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"180\" data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eWat Ban Rai\u003c\/b\u003e in Nakhon Ratchasima, Luang Phor Koon was a master of both profound Vipassana meditation and ancient esoteric sciences (\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"312\" data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eWicha\u003c\/b\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eA Life of Asceticism and Monkhood\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eOrdained at the age of 21 (May 5, 1944), Luang Phor Koon dedicated over 70 years to the Sangha. He was a practitioner of the \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"125\" data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eThudong\u003c\/b\u003e tradition—the rigorous forest asceticism where monks wander remote wildernesses to conquer the mind. His journey took him through the deep jungles of \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"283\" data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eThailand, Laos, and Cambodia\u003c\/b\u003e, where he lived in isolation, braving the elements to master his spiritual discipline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eDuring these years, he studied under great masters like Luang Phor Daeng and Luang Phor Khong, inheriting rare lineages of Buddhist knowledge that combined mindfulness with protective energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eThe Power of His Wicha\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eLuang Phor Koon was world-renowned for his \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"43\" data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eWicha\u003c\/b\u003e (supernatural arts\/sciences). He was particularly famous for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"\u003eTakrut Insertion:\u003c\/b\u003e In his early years, he was legendary for his skill in \"gold needle\" insertions—small, blessed scrolls (Takrut) placed under the skin for protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\"\u003eMetta Mahaniyom \u0026amp; Maha Lap:\u003c\/b\u003e His blessings were sought after by everyone from common farmers to the Thai Royal Family, believed to bring great mercy, popularity, and \"Chok Dee\" (good fortune) to those who held his artifacts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\"\u003eProtection (Klaew Klaad):\u003c\/b\u003e Countless stories exist of devotees surviving impossible odds, crediting their safety to the powerful consecrations of Luang Phor Koon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eA Living Legend of Humility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eDespite the billions of Baht that flowed through his temple, Luang Phor Koon remained a model of simplicity. He was famously known for his \"squatting\" posture—a sign of his absolute humility and accessibility to the common people. He gave everything away, funding the construction of hospitals, colleges, and infrastructure across Thailand, proving that his \"Wicha\" was rooted in the highest form of Buddhist compassion (\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"421\" data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eMetta\u003c\/b\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003eAuthentic Collection for the Global Collector\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003eOur \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"4\" data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003eLuang Phor Koon\u003c\/b\u003e collection features authenticated artifacts that represent the different eras of his monkhood. From the early \"Thudong\" era commemoratives to the historic \"3b Chok Dee\" editions, each piece is a bridge to the spiritual power and historical significance of Thailand's most beloved master.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"rare-luang-phor-koon-amata-wajaa-statue-5-b-e-2540-1997","title":"Rare Luang Phor Koon \"Amata Wajaa\" Statue 5\" - B.E. 2540 (1997)","description":"\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe \"Immortal Words\" Masterpiece\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eOwn a piece of history with this \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"33\"\u003e5-inch base statue\u003c\/b\u003e of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"55\"\u003eLuang Phor Koon Parissuddho\u003c\/b\u003e, the legendary master of Wat Ban Rai. This is the highly coveted \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"148\"\u003e\"Amata Wajaa\"\u003c\/b\u003e (Immortal Words) edition, released in 1997. It depicts the Master in his iconic, humble squatting posture—a symbol of his accessibility and \"grounded\" spiritual power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eArtistry \u0026amp; Condition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEra:\u003c\/b\u003e B.E. 2540 (1997)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 5-inch Base (Standard Altar Size)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Excellent \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"21\"\u003e\"Old Stock\"\u003c\/b\u003e condition. The casting remains sharp, and the patina has aged with a beautiful, authentic luster that only comes with nearly three decades of preservation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCollector’s Note on Authenticity\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eImportant Note:\u003c\/b\u003e This specific piece is the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0\" data-index-in-node=\"43\"\u003estatue only\u003c\/b\u003e. While the original \"Amata Wajaa\" series was initially released with an integrated musical box in the base, this unit \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0\" data-index-in-node=\"173\"\u003edoes not include the electronic musical component or the original box\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,1\"\u003eFor the serious collector, this remains a prime specimen of the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,1\" data-index-in-node=\"64\"\u003ephysical casting\u003c\/b\u003e. Many practitioners actually prefer the statue without the electronics to maintain its traditional \"sacred art\" aesthetic on an altar, focusing on the powerful image and the Master's presence rather than the audio hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSpiritual Significance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eThe \"Amata Wajaa\" series was consecrated to celebrate the timeless teachings of Luang Phor Koon. It is believed to bring:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMaha Lap:\u003c\/b\u003e Prosperity and \"Chok Dee\" (Great Fortune) in business.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMetta Mahaniyom:\u003c\/b\u003e Compassion and kindness from those around you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKlaew Klaad:\u003c\/b\u003e Protection and safety in your daily life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"3B Chok Dee Amulets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45803507712186,"sku":null,"price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0754\/0460\/7674\/files\/677598043_1517780310358023_6164833110220368762_n.jpg?v=1777078166"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0754\/0460\/7674\/collections\/430e39a65b1ac51bf560420fe6dc380c.jpg?v=1777077731","url":"https:\/\/3bchokdeeamulets.org\/en-jp\/collections\/luang-por-koon-parissuddho.oembed","provider":"3B Chok Dee Amulets","version":"1.0","type":"link"}