Phra Nak Prok – Ajarn Nen Wiset Singkham, Wat Pa Sak (B.E. 2519)

Historical Context, Material Significance, and Blessings

This Phra Nak Prok belongs to the first-generation sacred batch created in B.E. 2519 (1976) by Ajarn Nen Wiset Singkham of Wat Pa Sak, San Pa Tong, Chiang Mai. The batch was produced with a sincere and specific purpose: raising funds to rebuild the deteriorating monk’s quarters of the temple. The intention was meritorious, community-driven, and directly tied to supporting the continuity of Buddhism.

During this period, Wat Pa Sak’s monastic buildings had aged beyond repair. The local community gathered, consulted one another, and formally requested Ajarn Nen to create a set of holy objects. Seeing the request as a means to strengthen the temple for future generations, he accepted and personally oversaw the production.

Materials & Lineage of the Powders

One detail often overlooked but historically important is that the same sacred powder used in this 2519 Phra Nak Prok was also used by Ajarn Nen in his famous Guman Tong images.
Today, those early Guman Tong pieces are valued at over SGD 1,000 and are regarded as some of the most efficacious Northern-style wealth-attracting items from the period.

The powder mixture is well known among Northern collectors for its potency in:

• drawing resources

• improving trading fortunes

• stabilising household finances

• assisting long-term career and business growth

Because of rising prices of the Guman images, this Phra Nak Prok becomes an excellent alternative for those who prefer a Buddha-based form rather than a spirit-based image, while still benefiting from the same underlying materials and blessings.

Items Created in the 2519 Fundraising Batch

The batch consisted of four principal objects:

1. Phra Pidta – black and white sacred powder

2. Phra Nak Prok – black and white sacred powder

3. Wua Thanu – samrit alloy

4. Takrut Tone – early-period takrut

Each item was made and consecrated with a focused intention to support temple reconstruction and to generate merit for the community.

Blessings and Spiritual Qualities of Phra Nak Prok

Phra Nak Prok carries a set of blessings grounded in classical Thai Buddhist iconography and Northern ritual tradition. When created by a trained monk like Ajarn Nen, the image reflects the protective and stabilising power of the Buddha sheltered by the Naga.

1. Protection & Stability

The image of Buddha under the Naga canopy signifies refuge during times of turbulence. Owners traditionally keep this form for:

• shielding against misfortune

• overcoming unseen obstacles

• stabilising household or business matters

• protecting spiritual clarity during difficult life phases

2. Wealth, Livelihood, and Growth

Because the same sacred powder is shared with Ajarn Nen’s Guman Tong, known for its strong wealth-attracting properties, this Phra Nak Prok is respected for:

• improving business turnover

• attracting new income channels

• supporting long-term financial growth

• easing the flow of resources

It is widely believed among Northern devotees that Ajarn Nen’s wealth blessings derive not from “short-term luck,” but from steady, sustained improvement of one’s financial conditions.

3. Merit-Based Fortune

Since the batch was created to rebuild temple infrastructure—a highly meritorious act in Lanna tradition—the amulet carries the accumulated merit of:

• supporting monks’ practice

• maintaining a monastery

• enabling future ordinations

• preserving the Buddhist lineage

This kind of intention is considered auspicious for long-term life stability.

4. A Buddha Image for Those Who Prefer Non-Spirit Forms

Some individuals prefer wealth-enhancing items grounded in Buddhist imagery rather than spirit effigies.
For them, this Phra Nak Prok offers:

• the same sacred powder lineage as Ajarn Nen’s Guman Tong

• the same blessings of resource-attraction

• but in a pure Buddha form suitable for all occasions

Collectibility & Present-Day Relevance

• Deep year (B.E. 2519)

• Clear intention (temple reconstruction)

• Sacred powder lineage linked to highly valued Guman Tong

• Scarcity due to early-period production

• Practical benefits for modern life—wealth, stability, protection

This makes the piece notable among Northern collectors and practitioners alike.