{"product_id":"lp-song-wat-chao-fa-sala-loi-2518-copy","title":"Lp Song - Wat Chao Fa Sala Loi","description":"\u003cp\u003eMS06\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eRian LP Song — Lang Sala Loi\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLP Song Chantasaro · Wat Chao Fa Sala Loi · Chumphon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eB.E. 2520 (1977)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e1.5 Inches \u003cbr\u003eMainstream Artifact \u003cbr\u003eSamakom Certification Card (GI01-AB80F)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIndividual Craftsmanship\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach medal was individually struck and finished in copper. Differences in striking depth, patina, oxidation and handling have naturally developed over almost five decades, giving every surviving artifact its own character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePersonal Experiences Shared by Luksits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOlder luksits frequently speak about LP Song's artifacts in connection with \u003cstrong\u003eKlaew Klaad — escaping danger at the right moment\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome accounts concern road accidents or journeys where circumstances suddenly changed: a decision to delay departure, an unexpected warning, or an accident from which the wearer emerged with surprisingly little injury.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOthers remember LP Song differently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey speak of \u003cstrong\u003eMetta\u003c\/strong\u003e — situations where difficult people became easier to deal with, assistance appeared when it was needed, or someone unexpectedly stepped forward to help resolve a problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor people in business, sales or positions requiring frequent interaction with others, LP Song's artifacts have therefore traditionally been valued not only for physical protection, but also for \u003cstrong\u003egoodwill, support and smoother human relationships\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis balance between protection and Metta is an important part of LP Song's enduring reputation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSummary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eRian LP Song Lang Sala Loi B.E. 2520\u003c\/strong\u003e was created through the cooperation of \u003cstrong\u003ePhra Khru Phisan Thammasophon (Heng)\u003c\/strong\u003e, abbot of Wat Chumphon Rangsan, and \u003cstrong\u003ePhra Khru Palad Sanoe\u003c\/strong\u003e, abbot of Wat Thung Seri in Hua Mak, Bangkok.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe medals were issued through \u003cstrong\u003eWat Chumphon Rangsan\u003c\/strong\u003e to raise funds for the construction and improvement of permanent temple structures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeveral moulds\u003c\/strong\u003e were produced, with the overall production traditionally recorded at approximately \u003cstrong\u003e85,000 pieces\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes the edition particularly meaningful is its consecration. According to the history accompanying the batch, \u003cstrong\u003eLP Song performed a special solo blessing over the artifacts for nine days and nine nights\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse depiction of the Sala Loi further connects the medal directly with LP Song's spiritual home and the temple he had spent much of his life developing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHistorical Background\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLP Song Chantasaro was born in Chumphon in \u003cstrong\u003eB.E. 2433 (1890)\u003c\/strong\u003e and entered religious life while still young.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter his ordination, he pursued both Buddhist study and meditation. Traditional biographies describe periods of training in \u003cem\u003ekammathan\u003c\/em\u003e and sacred knowledge, followed by extended \u003cstrong\u003ethudong\u003c\/strong\u003e, travelling through forests and remote areas as part of the ascetic tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne important period of his training is associated with \u003cstrong\u003ePhra Ajarn Rod of Wat To Sae in Phuket\u003c\/strong\u003e, from whom LP Song was said to have studied traditional wicha before continuing his wandering practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround B.E. 2462, he eventually came to an old abandoned temple site in Chumphon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe place was heavily overgrown. Its structures had deteriorated, the old Ubosot was largely ruined and the Buddha images had suffered from years of neglect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocal villagers invited LP Song to remain there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith their assistance, he gradually cleared and restored the grounds, rebuilding the religious structures and establishing what became \u003cstrong\u003eWat Chao Fa Sala Loi\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe would remain associated with the temple for the rest of his life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigins of the Sala Loi\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe image on the reverse is especially important because it is not simply decorative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSala Loi\u003c\/strong\u003e became part of the identity of LP Song and his temple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditional temple history preserves stories surrounding the older sacred site and its connection with \u003cstrong\u003ePu Chao Fa\u003c\/strong\u003e, whom LP Song regarded as the spiritual guardian associated with the place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLP Song was said to remind devotees that he himself was not the true spiritual owner of the temple, referring instead to \u003cstrong\u003ePu Chao Fa\u003c\/strong\u003e. This respect became incorporated into local temple customs and contributed to the name Wat Chao Fa Sala Loi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy placing the Sala Loi beneath the sacred tree on the reverse, the medal therefore links the wearer not only with LP Song's portrait but also with \u003cstrong\u003ethe place where he practised, taught and rebuilt a religious community over many decades\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigins of the Materials\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe B.E. 2520 edition was produced principally as a traditional \u003cstrong\u003estruck copper medal\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike powder artifacts whose importance may depend upon elaborate mixtures of herbs and sacred substances, the significance of this piece lies primarily in its \u003cstrong\u003edirect blessing by LP Song, its temple purpose and its imagery\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCopper also made the edition practical for widespread distribution among devotees contributing towards the temple-building fund.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith age, examples may develop dark brown, reddish-brown and almost black areas, while exposed high points reveal the warmer copper beneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese natural differences are part of the character of an old struck medal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRitual\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe consecration history is one of the strongest features of the B.E. 2520 issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to the traditional account accompanying the edition, \u003cstrong\u003eLP Song personally performed a special solo consecration for nine days and nine nights\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe symbolism of nine is particularly auspicious in Thai culture. The Thai word for nine, \u003cem\u003ekao\u003c\/em\u003e, is associated by sound with the idea of \u003cstrong\u003emoving forward or progressing\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore importantly, however, the extended period meant that the medals remained under LP Song's direct meditative attention rather than merely passing through a short ceremonial blessing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor devotees, this makes the B.E. 2520 issue an especially meaningful \u003cstrong\u003elifetime artifact of LP Song\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe project itself also carried a clear merit-making purpose: funds raised through the issue were directed towards the construction of lasting religious structures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBlessings and Effects\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLP Song's artifacts have traditionally developed a broad reputation, but \u003cstrong\u003eprotection and Klaew Klaad\u003c\/strong\u003e remain among the qualities most closely associated with his lineage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKlaew Klaad concerns passing safely through dangerous circumstances — accidents avoided, journeys completed safely or situations changing before greater harm occurs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaha Ud and Kong Grapan\u003c\/strong\u003e form part of the stronger protective tradition surrounding LP Song, particularly in older accounts concerning physical danger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlongside protection is \u003cstrong\u003eMetta Maha Niyom\u003c\/strong\u003e — goodwill, favourable treatment and being readily accepted by others. In modern circumstances, this is particularly relevant to businesspeople, managers, sales professionals and anyone whose progress depends upon relationships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoke Lap\u003c\/strong\u003e concerns favourable opportunities and fortunate circumstances, while \u003cstrong\u003eBaramee\u003c\/strong\u003e represents dignity, confidence and the respect that develops around a person.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe overall traditional character of the medal can therefore be understood as \u003cstrong\u003eprotection, Metta, favourable opportunity and steady personal Baramee\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eModern Application\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Lang Sala Loi is particularly suitable as an everyday LP Song medal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor someone who travels frequently, drives long distances or works in environments where physical risk is unavoidable, its traditional protective reputation makes it especially meaningful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor business owners and professionals, the emphasis can instead be placed upon \u003cstrong\u003eMetta, Baramee and assistance from others\u003c\/strong\u003e. These qualities concern the human side of progress — earning trust, being heard, maintaining good relationships and meeting people willing to help at the right time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is also a quieter meaning in the Sala Loi image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLP Song encountered an abandoned religious site and spent decades rebuilding it. For someone facing a difficult period, the medal can therefore serve as a reminder of \u003cstrong\u003epatience, rebuilding and gradual progress rather than immediate results\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePhysical Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn original \u003cstrong\u003eRian LP Song Lang Sala Loi, B.E. 2520\u003c\/strong\u003e, struck in copper. The obverse carries a detailed portrait of the elderly LP Song with his name below, while the reverse depicts the distinctive \u003cstrong\u003eSala Loi beneath a sacred tree and rising sun\u003c\/strong\u003e, surrounded by identifying inscriptions. This example displays a mature dark brown copper patina with lighter highlights naturally appearing across the raised portrait and reverse details. It is preserved in a clear protective acrylic casing, allowing the original edge, suspension loop and aged surface to remain visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended Pairing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause this medal already carries a balanced tradition of \u003cstrong\u003eprotection, Metta and Baramee\u003c\/strong\u003e, it pairs naturally with a more specialised artifact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003ePhra Somdej\u003c\/strong\u003e provides a classical Buddhist foundation centred upon merit and stability. A \u003cstrong\u003eNang Kwak\u003c\/strong\u003e can be added for those wanting greater emphasis on customers, trade and commercial movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor stronger authority and protection, \u003cstrong\u003eTao Wessuwan\u003c\/strong\u003e is another complementary choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollectors of LP Song may instead pair this B.E. 2520 Lang Sala Loi with his earlier \u003cstrong\u003eB.E. 2511 Roon 2\u003c\/strong\u003e. The two medals represent different periods and different temple occasions while maintaining the direct connection with LP Song during his lifetime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePersonal Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat I find particularly meaningful about this medal is the \u003cstrong\u003eSala Loi on the reverse\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany portrait medals identify a master simply through his face and name. This piece goes further by placing the history of LP Song's temple directly onto the artifact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLP Song arrived at what was remembered as an old and neglected religious site and, together with the surrounding community, spent decades restoring it into Wat Chao Fa Sala Loi. The Sala Loi therefore represents more than a building. It reflects \u003cstrong\u003ethe place where his later life, practice and service became rooted\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reported \u003cstrong\u003enine-day and nine-night solo consecration\u003c\/strong\u003e also gives the B.E. 2520 issue a particularly direct connection with LP Song himself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough approximately 85,000 artifacts across several moulds are traditionally recorded for the project, I do not see the importance of this medal simply through rarity. Its attraction lies in its history: \u003cstrong\u003ecreated during LP Song's lifetime, blessed personally by him, made to support temple construction, and carrying the image of Sala Loi on its reverse\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a collection centred on LP Song, this is a very complete representation of both the master and the place with which his name became inseparable.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OOBThaiAmulets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48362234970249,"sku":null,"price":277.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/1831\/0793\/files\/Untitled-181.jpg?v=1744863025","url":"https:\/\/oobamulets.com\/products\/lp-song-wat-chao-fa-sala-loi-2518-copy","provider":"OOBThaiAmulets","version":"1.0","type":"link"}