Takrut Mongkut Phraputthajao by Luang Pu Yiam of Wat Nang, Thonburi, is legendary in the…
The Power of Inn In Part 1, we have explored how the concept of Puruṣārtha…
Inn wicha, is a Kreung Rang originating from the kingdom of Lanna. “Inn” means “to…
Many amulet collectors are familiar with the amulets of Luang Phor Jong, Wat Natangnok from…
A sacred Buddhist Phayant forged through boundless perseverance and effort, that imbues its owner with the power to overcome all adversity. Learn about what is widely considered the most beautiful Phayant ever created, and why they are so highly-prized.
The Buddhist scriptures, the Sutta Pitaka, Khuddhaka Nikaya, Jataka, recounts the 547 tales of the…
Yant – meaning “Yantra”. Originally derived from the Sanskrit word “YANTRA” What is Yant?…
The word “Benjaphed” is derived from the Pali words “panja”, meaning five, and “visa or…
In Part 1, we have explored the types of Guman Thong, and revealed the modern…
Guman Thong are the spirits of toddlers, that have been trapped, and pushed into the service of people, for specific purposes. They originated from the practice of sorcerers enlisting the aid of ghosts to do their bidding. Some Thais believe that the most powerful Guman Thong are created from the spirit of a child who died while inside the mother’s body, also known as “Dtai Tang Klom”.
