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Rian LP Song

LP Song Chantasaro · Wat Chao Fa Sala Loi · Chumphon
B.E. 2511 (1968)
3cm 
Mainstream Artifact
Samakom Certification Card (GH10-91D22)

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Individual Craftsmanship

Struck in copper and finished with a traditional darkened surface, individual medals naturally develop differences in patina, exposed copper, striking depth and wear. These variations give every surviving artifact its own character.

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Personal Experiences Shared by Luksits

Among older southern devotees, LP Song's artifacts became particularly respected by people who travelled frequently or worked in environments where accidents and physical danger were part of everyday life.

Luksits have long spoken about carrying his medals when travelling between provinces, working at sea, driving long distances or undertaking difficult work. Stories surrounding his artifacts commonly centre upon situations in which an accident occurred but the wearer escaped serious injury, or circumstances changed at the last moment and prevented a more dangerous outcome.

Others speak about a different quality — calmness when facing uncertainty.

Rather than becoming overwhelmed when problems arose, they felt able to remain composed, make a decision and continue forward. This combination of protection and steadiness became an important part of LP Song's reputation among his followers.

For businesspeople, his medals are also traditionally carried for Metta and Baramee — being treated favourably, gaining the confidence of others and receiving assistance when circumstances become difficult.

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Summary

The Rian LP Song Roon 2, B.E. 2511 is an important early medal of LP Song Chantasaro of Wat Chao Fa Sala Loi, Chumphon.

Although the medal honours LP Song and identifies his temple, this particular issue was released through Wat Pak Nam Chumphon in connection with the temple's Luk Nimit boundary-stone ceremony.

This distinction forms an important part of its provenance.

The medal was struck in copper with a blackened finish, presenting LP Song seated in meditation on the front and a sacred yantra on the reverse.

Its early date, distinctive design and connection with a major temple merit ceremony have made the Roon 2 a recognised piece among collectors of LP Song.

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Historical Background

LP Song Chantasaro was the revered master of Wat Chao Fa Sala Loi, one of the temples most closely associated with the sacred-object tradition of Chumphon.

He was remembered for a disciplined monastic life, meditation, simplicity and traditional Buddhist wicha. His reputation gradually spread throughout southern Thailand, particularly among devotees who valued his blessings for protection and safe travel.

His artifacts developed a following among ordinary working people — traders, drivers, sailors, fishermen, government officers and families — rather than being confined solely to specialist collectors.

The B.E. 2511 medal belongs to this established period of LP Song's life.

It is generally recognised as his second medal issue, following the earlier Roon 1. For the second edition, the design was revised and B.E. 2511 incorporated into the reverse.

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Origins of the Materials

The medal was produced in copper, a practical and durable material particularly suited to an artifact intended for regular personal wear.

The surface was traditionally Rom Dam, meaning that the copper received a darkened finish. With decades of natural ageing, surviving pieces may range from deep brown and almost black to areas where the underlying reddish copper begins to emerge on the raised portrait and lettering.

This ageing is especially attractive on old medals because it gradually emphasises the relief of LP Song's portrait without changing the fundamental simplicity of the original design.

Collector study also recognises different die characteristics within the Roon 2 issue, including the well-known Fang Nu designation. Such distinctions concern details of the original dies rather than differences in LP Song's blessing.

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Ritual

The B.E. 2511 medal was issued at Wat Pak Nam Chumphon for the temple's Fang Luk Nimit ceremony.

A Luk Nimit ceremony marks the establishment of the sacred boundary of an Ubosot. Large stone spheres are ceremonially buried around the ordination hall, establishing the consecrated area within which important monastic rites can be performed.

Such ceremonies traditionally draw large numbers of devotees who participate in merit-making, contribute towards the temple and receive commemorative sacred objects.

For this reason, the Roon 2 has two closely connected identities: LP Song of Wat Chao Fa Sala Loi as the master represented and associated with its blessing, and Wat Pak Nam Chumphon as the temple where the medal was issued for the boundary-stone event.

This provenance is an important part of understanding the piece correctly.

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Blessings and Effects

LP Song's medals are traditionally associated foremost with Klaew Klaad and protection — avoiding danger or passing through a dangerous situation without serious harm.

Closely related is Kong Grapan, representing strength and resilience when confronting physical danger.

Another important quality is Metta Maha Niyom. Within everyday life this is understood as goodwill from others: conversations becoming easier, people being more receptive, receiving cooperation and finding assistance when it is needed.

Baramee concerns personal dignity and the respect one naturally receives from others. This makes LP Song's medals particularly meaningful for people responsible for staff, customers or important negotiations.

Together these qualities give the Roon 2 a balanced traditional character of protection, safe travel, goodwill, confidence and steady progress.

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Modern Application

The Rian LP Song Roon 2 remains a practical artifact for everyday wear.

Its traditional protective reputation makes it especially appropriate for those who drive regularly, travel for work, work offshore or around machinery, or simply spend considerable time on the road.

For those in business, management or customer-facing professions, the Metta and Baramee aspects provide another dimension. The emphasis is not simply on attracting money, but on building the human conditions from which progress can develop — trust, cooperation, respect and helpful connections.

Its compact medal form also allows it to be worn easily alongside another Buddha or wealth-oriented artifact.

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Physical Details

An original Rian LP Song Roon 2 from B.E. 2511, struck in copper with an aged dark Rom Dam surface. The obverse depicts LP Song seated cross-legged in meditation beneath the upper inscription, while the reverse carries a traditional yantra and the inscription Wat Chao Fa Sala Loi 2511. The distinctive shaped outline and integrated suspension loop are characteristic of the issue. This example retains an attractive old surface with copper highlights naturally emerging through the darker patina and is preserved within a custom gold casing with clear acrylic protection.

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Recommended Pairing

Because LP Song already provides a strong foundation in protection, Klaew Klaad and Baramee, the medal pairs particularly well with an artifact emphasising prosperity or Metta.

A Phra Somdej adds a classical Buddhist foundation of stability and merit, while Nang Kwak can strengthen the commercial aspect for shop owners and salespeople.

For someone who travels extensively, the Rian LP Song can also be worn alone. Its historical reputation already centres strongly on protection, composure and safety while moving from place to place.

For a collector, pairing it with another early southern master creates a particularly meaningful set representing the older sacred traditions of southern Thailand.

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Personal Notes

What I appreciate about this medal is its straightforward character.

There is no complicated material story behind it. It is an old copper medal of LP Song, made during his lifetime and connected with a genuine temple merit occasion at Wat Pak Nam Chumphon.

The portrait is also very characteristic. LP Song is shown seated calmly in meditation rather than simply as a formal bust, giving the medal a stronger sense of his identity as a practising monk.

This particular piece has developed a beautiful old surface. The remaining dark finish together with the exposed warm copper gives the portrait depth, while the custom gold casing complements the aged metal without hiding its original character.

For collectors beginning with LP Song, the B.E. 2511 Roon 2 is a particularly meaningful piece: early, recognisable, easy to wear, and closely connected with the protective reputation for which his artifacts remain respected today.