The origin of the legend "Giant Leaf Herb" (commonly called "Gak Ya Yak") is sacred soil and herbs used as the main ingredient in making amulets and talismans, especially the Luang Pu Thuat amulet from Wat Chang Hai. The legend says it holds great sacred power for protection and safety, believed to miraculously prevent disasters.
The sacred powers of the Luang Pu Thuat Phra Rod amulet.
It is believed to have comprehensive sacred benefits, especially "protection from danger," preventing serious accidents.
Made in 1954 by Luang Pu Tim, this sacred object is famous and highly popular.
The Luang Pu Thuat amulet made of herb material from 1954 contains 108 types of sacred herbs and a white powder. Some amulets have a fine, dense texture; others are coarser and fluffy with a dark grayish-black interior. The surface shows black mineral soil known as "Giant Leaf Herb" spread across the amulet. The front depicts Luang Pu Thuat sitting cross-legged on a lotus base, while the back is slightly convex and smooth.
Regarding its sacred power, those who live morally and worship Luang Pu Thuat's sacred objects are believed to gain benefits in popularity, luck, invulnerability, protection, and success.
Wat Chang Hai is located in Khuan Nori Subdistrict, Khok Pho District.
It is an ancient temple over 300 years old and is the original temple of Luang Pu Thuat, who was its first abbot. His relics are enshrined there.
Luang Pu Thuat, known for turning seawater fresh, is one of Thailand's most famous spiritual masters. He was an enlightened monk with high spiritual power and many sacred miracles, including the ability to make seawater drinkable.
Luang Pho Tim Thammatharo was born on 21 August 1912 in Ban Na Pradu, Pattani Province. In his youth, he studied under Phra Khru Phattharaphornkowit (Phra Daeng Thammathoto). At 18, he was ordained a novice, and upon reaching full ordination age, was ordained at Wat Na Pradu with the monastic name "Thammatharo." After two years, he studied at Mu Chalinthawapi Vihara Monastery, then returned to teach Buddhist scriptures at Wat Na Pradu. In 1941, he became acting abbot of Wat Ratburana or Wat Chang Hai and was appointed abbot in 1950. He was gradually promoted and became a preceptor in 1966.
