Lp Opasi Wat Ratchabophit

Item/Amulet: Prah Kring Arahan

Temple/Master: Lp Opasi Wat Ratchabophit

Pim/Year: 2498

Province: Bangkok

Material: Loha Pasom

Wrapping: Silver

Category: Mainstream

Size: 1"

Cert: Samakom

If you asked me and read the history below this piece is worth ALOT more than it's current market price. If you're looking to get a super powerful mainstream piece this would be it.

This piece is rare and has many remakes in the market, a nice easy to identify piece like this is very hard to come by.

Phra Kring Arahant – Luang Por Ophasi (BE 2498 / 1955)
Phra Kring Arahant, cast in mixed metal in the year 2498 BE (1955), is often referred to as "Phra Kring Luang Por Ophasi" because it contains sacred old metal (referred to as "gold over a thousand years old") that was blessed by Luang Por Ophasi himself.

This amulet is the same image as the principal Buddha image in the ordination hall (Ubosot) of Wat Ratchabophit, known as "Phra Buddha Angkiras." The consecration ceremony was held at Wat Ratchabophit and was presided over by 108 revered monks.

According to historian Ajarn S. Plai Noi, Field Marshal Sarit Thanarat, who was deeply interested in mystical sciences, had great faith in Luang Por Ophasi. He even received a consecrated holy water vessel from him, which he used for facial cleansing rituals.

When Field Marshal Sarit Thanarat was a General and the Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Army, he initiated the creation of Phra Kring Arahant in 1955, marking his 48th birthday (4 cycles of the Thai zodiac calendar). His intention was to contribute a principal Buddha statue to Buddhism. At the time, Wat Suwan Chindaram in Pathum Thani was in the process of constructing a new ordination hall but lacked a principal Buddha image.

Field Marshal Sarit sought guidance from senior monks such as Somdej Phra Sangharaj (Vas Vasano) and Phra Khru Athorn Thammanuwat of Wat Ratchabophit, whom he highly revered. The new Buddha image, cast in the Sukhothai style with a lap width of 2 cubits, was ceremonially cast at Wat Ratchabophit on November 14, 1955. It was named "Phra Phuttha Sayam Phu Phan Pichit."

Simultaneously, Phra Kring Arahant was created, modeled after the principal Buddha statue in the Ubosot of Wat Ratchabophit.

A total of 10,009 Phra Kring Arahant amulets and 100 two-faced Phra Kring amulets were created. The crafting process involved the skilled artisans of Ban Chang Lor (a traditional metal-casting community), led by Master Fong. The sacred metal plates—comprising gold, silver, copper, and brass—were inscribed with mystical yantras by more than 108 revered monks from across Thailand.

Notable monks who contributed their blessings and inscriptions included:

Somdej Phra Wachirayanwong (Supreme Patriarch, Wat Bowonniwet)
Somdej Phra Wanrat Sanghanayok (Wat Benjamabophit)
Luang Por Ophasi (Bangmod Ashram)
Phra Mongkol Thepmuni (Luang Por Sodh, Wat Paknam)
Luang Por Chaeng (Wat Bang Phang)
Luang Por La (Wat Pho Si, Singburi)
Luang Por To (Wat Pradoochimplee)
Ajarn Tim (Wat Chang Hai)
Luang Por Daeng (Wat Khao Bandai It)
Luang Por Chot (Wat Bang Krabao)
Luang Por Chong (Wat Na Tang Nok)
Luang Por Phring (Wat Bang Pakok)
Luang Pu Thoop (Wat Khae, Nang Loeng)
Luang Por Noi (Wat Thammasala)
Luang Por Ngoen (Wat Don Yai Hom)
Luang Por Chuem (Wat Nuan Noradit)
Luang Por Phaytoorn (Wat Pho Nimith)
Luang Pu Lee (Wat Asokaram)
Luang Pu Phuak (Wat King Kaew)
Luang Por Sieng (Wat Suthat)
Luang Por Tae Kongthong (Wat Sam Ngam)
Luang Por Sud (Wat Ka Long)
Luang Por Ming (Wat Kok)
Chao Khun Phon (Wat Nang)
Luang Por Khom (Wat Phai Rong Wua)
The Sacred Power of Phra Kring Arahant
This amulet was consecrated through an extensive Buddhist ritual held at Wat Ratchabophit on November 14, 1955. The main officiants included:

Many of Thailand’s greatest monks participated in the empowerment ceremony, making the amulet highly revered for its protective and auspicious properties.

Phra Detch (Power) – It repels misfortune, danger, and bad energy, providing protection against weapons and harm.

Phra Khun (Grace) – It enhances charm, popularity, prosperity, and success, bringing blessings and fortune.

Many devotees hold Phra Kring Arahant in high esteem, believing it carries the essence of Luang Por Ophasi's mystical power.

Through Luang Por Ophasi’s Fire Wicha , his amulets are said to burn away misfortune and bad omens, leaving only good luck and prosperity for the wearer. Those who own his sacred items report experiencing smoother life paths, abundant wealth, and success in business.

For this reason, countless businessmen—from the past to the present favor wearing Phra Kring Arahant and Luang Por Ophasi’s sacred items, as they are believed to bring good fortune and ensure a prosperous and obstacle-free business journey.