
Luang Phor Ding’s
His father was named Hem
Contents
Journey of Knowledge
When he was 20 years old, he ordained at Patha Sima
Next, he travelled to Wat Traimit Wittayaram
Luang Phor Ding took over the position, renovated the Sala, Ubosot and any facilities that had broken down, and gave the monks and novice monks the chance to learn Phra Pariyattitam. Luang Phor has said that he had three principle teachers:
1) Luang Phor Dit, Wat Bang Samak,
2) Luang Phor Pern, Wat Ban Kow, Ampur Pan Thong, Changwat Chonburi
3) Luang Phor Pur, Wat Juan Khern Khan, Ampur Phra Pradeang, Changwat Samut Prakan
He was famous for making the monkey amulet named Gabin JabLak, or Ling JabLak. The first batch of these was made in B.E.2481. 5 variants were made:
1) Phim Tuer Phrakhan
2) Phim Tuer GraBong
3) Phim Tuer Tri Sam Ngam
4) Phim Nang Samathi
5) Phim Pidta AtitanLarp
Creation Process
The creation of Ling JabLak followed a strict procedure:
1) Pootsorn (the Gardenia Jasminoides tree) or Dok RakSorn (the Crown Flower tree with 2 layers of flower, refer to pic below), were gathered. These flowers were only picked from trees whose roots grew eastward. The person harvesting the flowers had to strictly observe the 5 Buddhist precepts, and possess a basic understanding of Buddhism and katha. The process to harvest the tree is called Phithi Khood Plee RakMai (meaning to cut and dig out). The harvester had to be dressed in white, and only dig the trees out on a Tuesday or a Saturday. Observing auspicious hours were mandatory for the harvest, and if there were no auspicious timing on any given day, the trees could not be harvested. Extreme care was taken to ensure that no shadows fell upon the trees. A special katha was recited throughout the process (the specifics of which, unfortunately, have been lost to time)

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2) Luang Phor Ding then dried the branches and roots under the sun. After they had completely dried out, he carved the wood into the 5 variants of the amulet each was no wider than a knuckle.

Consecration Procedure
1) Luang Phor inspected the carved Monkeys to ensure that they met the standards stated in the Tamra.
2) Before the consecration ceremony, the Monkeys had to be kept for 7 Saturdays, and 9 Tuesdays.
3) Then Luang Phor selected a date to carry out the consecration. During the consecration process, Luang Phor placed the Monkeys into his alms bowl, and recited katha.
4) It was said that the monkeys jumped out of the bowl. Those that did would immediately qualify to be used as amulets. Those that did not however, were prodded in the bottom by Luang Phor using a small steel knife, causing them to leap out. Those Monkeys were considered to be more efficacious as they possessed a stronger will.
Method of Worship:
1) Namo Tassa Pakawatoh Arahatoh Sammasamputtasa – 3x.
2) Next, recite the katha below, according to Tam Phalang (power) Kamlang Wan Gerd
Katha
Hanumana Na Ma Pa Ta
For Saturday – chant 10x
For Sunday – chant 6x
For Monday – chant 15x
For Tuesday – chant 8x
For Wednesday – chant 12x
For Thursday – chant 19x
For Friday – chant 21x
3) If meeting people whose are in a higher position than you, put the monkey in namman chan
4) If you are meeting your lover, put the Monkey in the namman chan, recite the katha and apply the oil around the belly button, circling to the left.
5) If you are meeting a man, put the monkey in the namman chan, recite the katha and apply the oil around the belly button, circling to the right.
6) If you want to charm everyone in the house into falling asleep, recite the katha according to the Tam Phalang (power) Kamlang Wan Gerd (refer to the exact number of repetitions above) for that day, the place the monkey on the main pillar / beam of the house.
7) If you find yourself in a physical altercation, place the monkey in your mouth and recite the katha according to Tam Phalang Kamlang Wan Gerd (refer to the information above to determine the correct number of repetitions for the day). Blow out your breath softly and secretly. This will cause him to fall into a daze.