The origin story of Luang Pho Pan's clay amulets.
Creation and beliefs: Luang Pho Pan crafted clay amulets to preserve Buddhism by blending five sacred powders: Buddha's virtues powder, Dhamma virtues powder, Sangha virtues powder, powder of the solitary Buddha, and the finest Tripitaka powder into each amulet, giving them great sacred power.
Garuda power refers to Luang Pho Pan's Garuda-shaped amulet believed to grant great authority and inspire fear and respect.
Biography of Luang Pho Pan.
He was born on 16 July 1875, one of seven siblings. His father's name was Aj Sutthawong, and his mother was Im Sutthawong.
His parents were farmers. They named him “Pan” because he had a distinctive birthmark—a red spot on his left pinky finger extending from base to tip.
He was born in Village No. 5, Bang Nom Kho Subdistrict, Sena District, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province.
He was ordained at age 21 on 1 April 1895, a Monday, the 7th lunar day of the 5th month, in the Year of the Goat, with Luang Pho Sun of Wat Bang Pla Mo as preceptor, Phra Ajarn Joy of Wat Ban Paen as teacher, and Phra Ajarn Oon of Wat Suthaphoch as supervisor. He received the monastic title “Sonantho.”
Luang Pho Pan's amulets from Wat Bang Nom Kho, Bang Nom Kho Subdistrict, Sena District, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province.
These amulets are well known among collectors, especially today. Although Luang Pho Pan did not specify the distinct spiritual powers of each amulet design,
collectors widely believe that each design carries unique spiritual benefits. Thus,
there is a saying among amulet enthusiasts that describes the spiritual powers of Luang Pho Pan's amulets:
“Birds for farming, rooster for livelihood, porcupine for the forest, fish for trade, Garuda for power, Hanuman for official service.”
“Birds for farming” means the bird-shaped amulet is believed to bring success in agriculture, suitable for those working in cultivation.
“Rooster for livelihood” means the rooster-shaped amulet is thought to bring kindness, luck, and success in professions involving frequent contact with people.
“Porcupine for the forest” means the porcupine-shaped amulet offers protection against dangers and forest spirits, ideal for those working in wilderness areas.
“Fish for trade” means the fish-shaped amulet brings success in commerce, especially waterborne trade.
“Garuda for power” means the Garuda-shaped amulet grants great authority and instills fear and respect.
“Hanuman for official service” means the Hanuman-shaped amulet is believed to aid success in government service and various hired jobs.
Luang Pho Pan of Wat Bang Nom Kho.
These meanings apply to all amulet designs. Today, this summary is shared for general knowledge.
