LuangPhor Boi
Phim Singha Nur Din ( Baked Clay )
Wat Manao ( Suphanburi )
LuangPhor Niam of Wat Noi & Luang Phor Parn of Wat Bang Nom Kor was the master of Luang Phor Boi Wat Manao
This piece shown here is the Phim Singha which is considered as one of the most popular mould among amulets. Has a sharp beautiful feature and a very original texture
LuangPhor Boi was born in Tubtilek sub-district, Bangplama, Supunburi, a local of the province where the legend of Phrakhun Paen amulets originated.
He was ordained a monk when he was aged 21 years at Wat Manao of the same province. Three years later he moved to Wat Chipakhao (official name is Wat Srisudaram) learn ancient Khmer and Dharma. After which he moved to Wat Amrinkositaram for a period of nine years to study high-level meditation and sacred sciences before returning to Wat Manao in B.E 2467.
Although he learnt many sacred sciences he always resisted the temptation to create amulets believing that in doing so would obstruct his path to enlightenment.
The number of gansgsters in the province and the threat of violence and danger to the average person caused him to think again as he realized that there was a great need for some form of protection and in B.E 2473 he created his first set of amulets.
LuangPhor Boi never created any amulet for sale, but only to give to those that needed them, and one of the biggest differences between today’s amulets and those created by monks of a former generation.
He used many types of materials to create amulets but mostly from those that he simply found such as old water bowls, kitchen ware, and clay.
LuangPhor Boi never planned in advance to create amulets, he would simply make them whenever he found that people needed them.
It is known he continued to create amulets until he passed away on January 18, B.E.2508, aged 73 years.
Because of his fame, sacred power, and high respect LuangPhor Boi was offered the position of Abbot at many temples, always refusing, preferring to live the life of a humble monk in a simple dwelling at Wat Manao. He was never interested in luxury or position, always giving any donations to others and even the very food he was given was often donated to the poor.
Throughout his entire life all his amulets were given freely to those that wanted them and one of the very reasons that he is as highly respected today as he was then.
