Lp Boi Wat Manao

The amulets of Luang Phor Boi of Wat Manow are deeply respected within Suphanburi’s spiritual heritage, reflecting both his simplicity as a monk and his mastery in creating protective and beneficial objects for the community.

His first batches, created around 1930, were cast in mixed metals such as brass, bronze, silver, and gold, melted together from household offerings like mortars, trays, and bowls. These pieces are easily recognized by their wrinkled surfaces and the distinctive file marks along the sides.

In 1936 he produced the Phra Chao Ha Phra Ong (Five Buddha forms) in terracotta, featuring images of Buddha riding the naga, cow, lion, turtle, and bird.

Later, in 1957, he created a particularly personal series of amulets from his betel nut chew (chahn mark), carefully preserved for 15–20 years and mixed with incense ash, dried flowers, clay, and natural binders. These resulted in three clear categories:

• Chahn mark amulets – made predominantly from his own betel nut, carrying strong essence and personal energy.

• Incense powder amulets – lighter in tone, bound with ritual ash and temple incense.

• Clay amulets – heavier and earthen, drawn from Suphanburi soil, reflecting stability and grounded protection.

In 1965, near the end of his life, he also created commemorative coins in both square-cut and full-body designs. These were distributed freely during temple events and at his funeral, embodying his lifelong refusal to accept wealth for himself.

The blessings of his amulets are consistent across these materials but with different emphases. His metal amulets are strongly associated with kongkrapan—invulnerability and protection from harm—reflecting their communal forging from the offerings of villagers.

His clay amulets are prized for stability, resilience, and grounding fortune, acting as anchors of security in both family and business life. The chahn mark and incense powder amulets carry his personal essence, and are revered for metta, maha niyom, and good fortune, drawing kindness, support, and opportunities to the wearer. His coins serve as symbols of longevity, prosperity, and remembrance, ensuring continuity of blessings for future generations.

Altogether, the amulets of Luang Phor Boi remain powerful not only because of the sacred rituals and materials involved, but because they embody the character of a monk who lived humbly, gave freely, and infused every object with intention for the safety, fortune, and respect of his followers.