MS06

Rian Dok Jik 

LP Od Panyadharo · Wat Chan Sen · Nakhon Sawan
B.E. 2513 (1970)
1 Inch, Pim Lek
Mainstream Artifact
Samakom Certification Card (GI06-BA76F)

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Individual Craftsmanship

Individual striking, darkening and finishing naturally produced small differences in surface, depth and definition. On surviving blackened-copper examples, the original Rom Dam finish may range from deep black to dark brown, sometimes revealing warmer copper tones with age.

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Personal Experiences Shared by Luksits

LP Od's artifacts developed a particularly strong following among people in Nakhon Sawan and the surrounding provinces, where his reputation was built not only upon amulets but upon decades of monastic teaching, meditation and service to Wat Chan Sen.

Among older luksits, the Dok Jik medals became associated especially with Klaew Klaad and protection. Accounts passed among devotees speak of carrying LP Od's medals during journeys, demanding work and situations where accidents or unexpected difficulties were a concern.

Other experiences concern Metta and Baramee. Wearers speak of being better received by senior people, finding discussions easier to manage and receiving assistance at useful moments. In work and business, this has traditionally been interpreted as support for smoother negotiations, recognition and gradual advancement.

For many collectors, this balance is what defines LP Od's work: protection when circumstances become difficult, together with support for everyday progress and human relationships.

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Summary

The Rian Dok Jik B.E. 2513 holds particular importance because it is recognised as LP Od's first medal series.

It was created and consecrated on the auspicious Sao Ha occasion — traditionally described as Saturday, the fifth waxing day of the fifth lunar month. Within older Thai sacred-object traditions, Sao Ha was regarded as an especially auspicious occasion for preparing protective and empowering artifacts.

The ceremony was further distinguished by the participation of important masters of the period. According to the history accompanying the issue, LP Phrom of Wat Chong Khae presided over the Phutthaphisek, with approximately ten other respected masters participating in the consecration.

This places the Dok Jik within an important intersection of the old Nakhon Sawan lineages surrounding LP Od, LP Phrom, LP Rung and LP Derm.

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Historical Background

LP Od Panyadharo, formally Phra Khru Nisai Jariyakhun, was born as Wisut Paento on 28 December B.E. 2460 (1917) in Takhli, Nakhon Sawan.

He entered the monkhood at Wat Hua Khao on 21 May B.E. 2481 (1938) and devoted himself seriously to Buddhist studies. By B.E. 2484 he had completed the highest level of the traditional Nak Tham examinations.

His responsibilities expanded steadily. He became abbot of Wat Chan Sen in B.E. 2493, later serving in senior ecclesiastical positions in Takhli District and becoming known both as a teacher and as a meditation master.

LP Od was particularly active in Vipassana practice and instruction. After further study in Bangkok, he established meditation teaching at Wat Chan Sen and personally instructed practitioners there.

Alongside his formal Buddhist education, LP Od also became associated with the old sacred-knowledge traditions of the region.

His family connections placed him unusually close to two celebrated masters: LP Rung of Wat Nong Si Nuan and LP Derm of Wat Nong Pho. Traditional biographies state that LP Od referred to both respectfully as Luang Lung — senior uncles — and had opportunities to study sacred knowledge in their circles.

LP Od also maintained a close relationship with LP Phrom of Wat Chong Khae, whom he frequently visited around the B.E. 2500 period. Another teacher, LP Chen of Wat Sing, is remembered particularly in connection with his study of Takrut making.

These different strands — Buddhist scholarship, Vipassana and old regional wicha — help explain why LP Od became such an important figure among collectors of Nakhon Sawan sacred objects.

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Origins of the Materials

The medal shown is made from copper with an original blackened finish, traditionally called Thong Daeng Rom Dam.

For the principal large Dok Jik issue, surviving histories record several metals. The commonly cited production figures are 53 gold medals, 500 silver, 3,000 alpaca, 3,500 blackened copper and 3,500 fire-surface copper medals.

The 53 gold examples were traditionally said to correspond to LP Od's age at the time.

An especially interesting part of the history is that a portion of the medals was reportedly placed beneath the central Luk Nimit boundary stone of Wat Chan Sen's Ubosot, permanently connecting part of the original production with the temple itself.

The exact independent production quantity of the Pim Lek should not, however, be assumed from the figures recorded for the larger medal.

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Ritual

The B.E. 2513 Dok Jik was created around the highly regarded Sao Ha ritual calendar.

The Phutthaphisek was conducted at Wat Chan Sen, with LP Phrom of Wat Chong Khae traditionally recorded as presiding over the consecration, accompanied by a group of other respected masters of the period.

This connection is particularly meaningful because LP Phrom was not simply an invited monk with no relationship to LP Od. Traditional biographies describe an existing relationship between the two masters, with LP Od visiting LP Phrom and studying within the broader sacred tradition of the Takhli area.

At the centre of the medal's reverse is the Yan Duang Itipiso Mongkut Phra Phuttha. Its structured arrangement of sacred characters represents the ritual heart of the medal, traditionally connected with Buddhist recollection, protection and auspicious influence.

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Blessings and Effects

The Dok Jik is traditionally regarded as a particularly balanced LP Od medal.

Klaew Klaad concerns avoiding accidents and moving safely through dangerous or uncertain circumstances. Closely related is Kong Kraphan, representing strength and resistance within traditional Thai amulet belief.

Metta Maha Niyom concerns goodwill — being welcomed, listened to and treated favourably by others. In modern life this is especially relevant to people dealing regularly with customers, colleagues, employers or senior figures.

Baramee adds the dimension of personal dignity and standing. Rather than simple attraction, it concerns having presence, gaining respect and gradually being entrusted with greater responsibility.

The medal is also traditionally carried for Choke Lap, supporting fortunate opportunities and favourable timing.

Together, these qualities give the Dok Jik its enduring reputation for protection, respect, opportunity and steady advancement.

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Modern Application

The Pim Lek is especially practical for daily wear because its smaller proportions allow it to sit comfortably alongside other amulets.

For someone working in management or business, its traditional emphasis on Baramee and Metta may be applied towards authority without unnecessary confrontation — being respected while maintaining cooperative relationships.

For sales and customer-facing professions, the emphasis moves naturally towards Metta Maha Niyom and Choke Lap, supporting favourable reception and opportunities.

Those who travel frequently or work in environments involving physical risk may instead value the longstanding Klaew Klaad and protective reputation attached to LP Od's lineage.

It is therefore an unusually versatile early medal: compact enough for everyday use, yet carrying the symbolism of LP Od's first major medal tradition.

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Physical Details

A B.E. 2513 Rian Dok Jik, Pim Lek, struck in copper and finished with the characteristic dark Rom Dam surface. The front depicts LP Od in half-length portrait within the distinctive pointed Dok Jik outline, with his title, name and year incorporated into the surrounding inscription. The reverse carries the detailed Yan Duang Itipiso Mongkut Phra Phuttha, together with Wat Chan Sen and Takhli, Nakhon Sawan inscriptions. This example retains a particularly deep dark surface and is protected within a custom gold casing with clear acrylic covering. Specialist certification accompanies the artifact.

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Recommended Pairing

Because the Dok Jik already combines protection, Baramee, Metta and Choke Lap, it works particularly well as the central monk medal in a daily set.

Pairing it with LP Phrom of Wat Chong Khae has special historical meaning because of the relationship between the two masters and LP Phrom's role in the Dok Jik consecration. A LP Phrom piece can place additional emphasis on protection and Klaew Klaad.

A Phra Somdej creates a more classically Buddhist pairing centred upon stability, merit and calmness, while Nang Kwak can be added when the wearer's priority is customers, commerce and business activity.

For someone primarily concerned with authority and career progress, the Dok Jik can also be worn alone, allowing the combination of Baramee and Metta to remain the central theme.

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Personal Notes

What makes this Pim Lek particularly appealing to me is that it carries the identity of LP Od's early medal tradition in a very compact form.

The reverse is especially important. The elaborate Yan Duang gives the piece much more character than a simple portrait medal, while the original darkened copper creates a strong contrast against the details of the yantra and LP Od's portrait.

I also appreciate the historical connection between LP Od and LP Phrom. These were masters whose paths genuinely crossed within the same regional tradition, and LP Phrom's participation in the B.E. 2513 consecration gives the medal another layer of significance.

This example has now been preserved in a gold casing, while the deep blackened copper remains clearly visible beneath the acrylic. It is a particularly handsome combination — an old, serious-looking LP Od medal presented in a way that can still be comfortably worn today.

For collectors looking for an early LP Od artifact, the Rian Dok Jik B.E. 2513 represents an important point in his history: his first medal series, an auspicious Sao Ha consecration, a powerful regional lineage and a design that remains unmistakably his own.