{"product_id":"lp-kasem-wat-susantrilak-copy","title":"Lp Kasem - Wat Susantrilak","description":"\u003cp\u003eMS06\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003ePhra Phong Singha Kesorn\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLP Kasem Khemako · Wat Susantrilak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eB.E. 2503 (1960)\u003cbr\u003eMainstream Artifact\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSamakom Certification Card (GI05-31EFE)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSacred Craftsmanship\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach artifact was individually pressed from hand-prepared sacred materials, resulting in natural differences in colour, texture, surface cracking and mould definition that make every surviving piece unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePersonal Experiences Shared by Luksits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmong older devotees of LP Kasem, his early sacred-powder amulets developed a reputation for a particularly balanced combination of \u003cstrong\u003eMetta, Klaew Klad and Baramee\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOwners traditionally speak less about sudden displays of power and more about being carried through difficult circumstances: avoiding serious consequences from an accident, receiving unexpected assistance, remaining composed when others panic, or finding that a troublesome situation gradually resolves itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBusinesspeople and professionals have also associated LP Kasem's amulets with \u003cstrong\u003esteady livelihood and support from people\u003c\/strong\u003e, particularly when circumstances require patience rather than immediate results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Singha Kesorn has an additional association with courage and personal presence. For those responsible for employees, families or businesses, this has traditionally been interpreted as the ability to remain firm without becoming unnecessarily confrontational.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular example also carries an especially interesting history. According to its provenance, it was obtained from an elderly devotee who had \u003cstrong\u003epersonally received the amulet from LP Kasem\u003c\/strong\u003e. He later preserved handwritten information recording whom he had received it from and the circumstances of its acquisition, attaching the old paper to the reverse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat small handwritten record transforms the piece from simply an early LP Kasem amulet into an artifact with a surviving connection to its original custodian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSummary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePhra Phong Singha Kesorn B.E. 2503\u003c\/strong\u003e is regarded as one of the important early sacred-powder creations associated with \u003cstrong\u003eLP Kasem Khemako of Lampang\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe project was organised by \u003cstrong\u003ePhra Khru Sophon Panyakhun, abbot of Wat Hua Khuang\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the proceeds intended for restoration and improvement of religious structures at the temple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree principal sizes are traditionally recorded — large, medium and small — together with variations in dark, brown and lighter material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe front depicts a seated Buddha image, traditionally identified with \u003cstrong\u003ePhra Buddha Sihing\u003c\/strong\u003e, seated in meditation upon a lotus and tiered base. A radiating aureole rises around the image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore importantly, the amulet belongs to the formative period in which LP Kasem's reputation as one of Northern Thailand's major meditation masters was becoming increasingly established beyond Lampang.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHistorical Background\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLP Kasem Khemako was born in Lampang in \u003cstrong\u003eB.E. 2455 (1912)\u003c\/strong\u003e and came from the old northern aristocratic lineage of the province.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter entering monastic life, he increasingly devoted himself to meditation and austere practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe became particularly associated with \u003cstrong\u003eSusarn Trailaksana\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Tri Laksana Cemetery in Lampang, where his simple life amongst cremation grounds became an important part of his reputation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than pursuing ecclesiastical position or material comfort, LP Kasem became remembered for discipline, meditation and an unusually austere way of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmulet production was therefore not the central purpose of his practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany early sacred objects connected with him arose because temples, monks and lay committees wished to undertake charitable projects. Objects were prepared for merit-making and fundraising and then brought into ceremonies in which LP Kasem participated or gave his blessing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe B.E. 2503 Singha Kesorn belongs to this early environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigins of the Materials\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreparation of the Singha Kesorn mixture is traditionally said to have begun around \u003cstrong\u003eB.E. 2500\u003c\/strong\u003e, approximately three years before the final consecration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmong the recorded ingredients were:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esoil collected from the \u003cstrong\u003eFour Buddhist Holy Places in India\u003c\/strong\u003e;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edamaged palm-leaf manuscripts and Khoi-paper texts containing Dhamma, chants and sacred writings, subsequently burned and finely ground;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eflowers, incense and devotional offerings presented to LP Kasem;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eincense remnants and dried flowers used during his own worship and meditation;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edried rice remaining from LP Kasem's alms bowl;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esacred powders previously included in other Buddhist consecrations;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003enatural binding substances including concentrated sugarcane syrup and tree resins;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eand \u003cstrong\u003ehair relics from LP Kasem himself\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe materials were separately processed, ground and sieved before being combined into the final pressing mixture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduction continued only while the accumulated materials remained available. According to the traditional account, once the prepared mixture was exhausted, pressing ceased rather than being extended through the preparation of an additional batch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis helps explain both the limited survival of these amulets and the considerable variation between individual pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRitual\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter pressing was completed, the amulets entered the \u003cstrong\u003eB.E. 2503 Phutthaphisek at Wat Hua Khuang in Lampang\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLP Kasem was invited to preside together with a number of respected northern monks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn enduring account associated with the ceremony concerns heavy rainfall during the chanting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs water began accumulating around the ritual area, other participants reportedly moved away from the rising water. LP Kasem, however, remained seated on the ground and \u003cstrong\u003econtinued the ceremony without interrupting his meditation and chanting\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether remembered as devotional history or oral tradition, the story became characteristic of how his disciples understood him: a monk whose concentration was not easily disturbed by physical discomfort or changing surroundings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing the ceremony, the amulets were distributed to those making donations, with proceeds directed towards the restoration of Wat Hua Khuang.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBlessings and Effects\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Singha Kesorn is traditionally regarded as particularly strong in several complementary qualities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMetta Maha Niyom\u003c\/strong\u003e — goodwill, acceptance and assistance from others.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKlaew Klad\u003c\/strong\u003e — avoiding accidents, danger and situations that could otherwise result in serious consequences.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBaramee\u003c\/strong\u003e — strengthening personal presence, dignity and the respect received from others.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProtection\u003c\/strong\u003e — traditional safeguarding against misfortune and hostile influences.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCourage \u0026amp; Composure\u003c\/strong\u003e — maintaining firmness and clarity when confronted with difficult circumstances.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLivelihood\u003c\/strong\u003e — supporting stable work, business activity and opportunities necessary to sustain oneself and one's family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination makes the Singha Kesorn less narrowly specialised than its name might suggest. It is traditionally regarded as an \u003cstrong\u003eall-round early LP Kasem amulet\u003c\/strong\u003e suitable for everyday use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eModern Application\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor modern wearers, the qualities associated with this amulet translate particularly well to situations requiring \u003cstrong\u003eresponsibility, composure and steady progress\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBusiness owners and managers may appreciate its traditional Baramee and Metta qualities, particularly where leadership depends upon earning cooperation rather than forcing it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThose who travel frequently or work in physically demanding environments may place greater emphasis upon Klaew Klad and protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor professionals facing uncertain periods, its symbolism is equally appropriate: remain composed, recognise danger early, make careful decisions and continue forward without allowing circumstances to disturb the mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat principle closely reflects the remembered character of LP Kasem himself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePhysical Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example is a \u003cstrong\u003edark-material Phra Phong Singha Kesorn\u003c\/strong\u003e, B.E. 2503.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe front depicts the seated Buddha beneath radiating lines, resting upon a lotus and tiered pedestal. Despite the naturally difficult material, the facial structure, body and principal mould details remain unusually discernible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dark powder has developed scattered lighter brown and yellowish deposits across the surface, characteristic of the ageing seen on some examples of this material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany surviving Singha Kesorn pieces display considerable \u003cstrong\u003ecrazing, cracking, warping or loss of mould definition \u003c\/strong\u003ecaused by the original material drying over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended Pairing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Singha Kesorn already provides a broad foundation of \u003cstrong\u003eMetta, Baramee and protection\u003c\/strong\u003e, so it can comfortably be worn alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor business use, it pairs naturally with a \u003cstrong\u003ewealth or Choke Lap artifact\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing the LP Kasem piece to provide stability and interpersonal support while the companion piece places greater emphasis upon financial opportunity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor frequent travellers or those in higher-risk occupations, an additional \u003cstrong\u003eKlaew Klad or Kong Kraphan\u003c\/strong\u003e amulet can strengthen the protective emphasis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA traditional Phra Somdej also makes an appropriate pairing where the wearer prefers a restrained Buddhist combination centred upon Baramee, stability and protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePersonal Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular example stands apart for \u003cstrong\u003eboth condition and provenance\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe B.E. 2503 material is notoriously difficult to find with strong definition. Natural moisture loss caused many examples to develop extensive cracks, distorted bodies and softened facial details. An example retaining a clearly recognisable face and relatively complete mould is consequently much harder to encounter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore importantly, this piece was acquired from an elderly devotee who was said to have \u003cstrong\u003ereceived it personally from LP Kasem\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe old handwritten paper preserved behind the amulet records information concerning its original acquisition. Rather than discarding this seemingly modest piece of paper when the amulet was later cased, it was retained as part of the object's history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor me, that provenance is particularly meaningful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe amulet already belongs to the formative period of LP Kasem's sacred-object history, but the surviving handwritten record brings it closer to the generation that actually knew him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is therefore more than a well-preserved \u003cstrong\u003ePhra Phong Singha Kesorn B.E. 2503\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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