{"product_id":"maha-surasak-1","title":"Maha Surasak","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xdj266r x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eBOX: MSCI0980\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLP Phra Maha Surasak’s First Portrait Medallion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhra Maha Surasak Atisakkho, Pradu Royal Monastery, Amphawa, Samut Songkhram\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eB.E. 2553 (2010)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePersonal Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI was introduced to this master in B.E. 2550 (2007), when my Thai driver visited him and received several amulets. My driver later told me that his business had improved, and he brought me to the temple. I obtained several pieces myself and felt they were well blessed. My own business also improved, so I began introducing this master’s amulets to Singapore alongside a few other local dealers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLater, I collected the master’s first portrait medallion issue. It was one of the pieces that brought me the strongest business and customer feedback.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSummary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIssued in B.E. 2553, this was the first portrait medallion made in Phra Maha Surasak’s name. It commemorated his royal elevation and helped raise funds to replace the tiled roofs of the monks’ quarters at Pradu Royal Monastery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe front features his portrait and commemorative text. The reverse carries the Buddha’s Crown yantra, a design associated with the master. Some pieces were also hand-inscribed by him.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Background\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhra Maha Surasak Atisakkho was born in B.E. 2504 (1961). He showed an early interest in sculpture and the fine arts. In B.E. 2519, he became a novice at Patjantaram Temple in Samut Sakhon under LP Sud of Kalong Temple. He was ordained there in B.E. 2526 and later passed Pali level 5.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn B.E. 2533, villagers in Amphawa invited him to care for Pradu Temple. He became its abbot in B.E. 2534. In B.E. 2559, he received a senior ecclesiastical title. In B.E. 2562, he became Ecclesiastical Governor of Samut Songkhram.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigins of the Materials\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaster craftsman Kasem Mongkolcharoen carved the medallion mould. Reservations opened on 1 January B.E. 2553, and the pieces reportedly sold out that day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe temple produced three main versions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGold:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 449 pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSilver:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2,553 pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMixed gold alloy:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 30,000 pieces, including 5,000 sealed in the temple’s sacred repository\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhra Maha Surasak also studied with several respected teachers, learning protective amulets, sacred charms, meditation and traditional gold-blowing. He became especially well known for his protective charms and small amulets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRitual\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe medallions were blessed at Pradu Temple in two ceremonies. The temple record is described as listing a mental blessing at 19:19 on 2 March B.E. 2553. The main consecration took place on 20 March B.E. 2553, a Saturday regarded in Thai tradition as an auspicious day for consecration. The weekday given for 2 March should be checked against the original temple record before publication. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlessings and Effects\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDevotees traditionally associate the medallion with:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProtection:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e safety from danger and misfortune\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGoodwill and support:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e harmonious relationships and a positive reception from others\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWealth and prosperity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e themes connected with the master’s teachings\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthority and stability:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e reflected in his senior standing and royal title\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMerit and spiritual protection:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e associated with the Buddha’s Crown yantra\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese are traditional beliefs associated with the medallion and its symbolism.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModern Application\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis medallion may appeal to devotees seeking an amulet for everyday wear, particularly those drawn to protection, business progress and harmonious relationships. Collectors may value it as Phra Maha Surasak’s first portrait issue and as a piece commemorating his royal elevation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhysical Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe medallion is oval. The front shows a half-body portrait of Phra Maha Surasak in robes, with commemorative text, his monastic name and code stamps. The reverse features the Buddha’s Crown yantra and identifies the temple, province and year of issue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OOBThaiAmulets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48913821859977,"sku":null,"price":885.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/1831\/0793\/products\/195131451_917801738796127_4723248199753781657_n.jpg?v=1674128678","url":"https:\/\/oobamulets.com\/products\/maha-surasak-1","provider":"OOBThaiAmulets","version":"1.0","type":"link"}