Phra Somdej - Arjan Bed Collection

BOX: MCBC03

Phra Somdej: from the Personal Collection of Arjan Bed (Ac Bed)

• Master / Lineage: From the personal collection of Arjan Bed (Ac Bed); consecrated by forest monks of Nakhon Sawan
• Temple: Nakhon Sawan (forest tradition)
• Year: B.E. 253x
• Materials: Sacred Nur Phong
• Size: 1"
• Casing: Clear acrylic casing with a silver-coloured jump ring

Personal Notes

This Phra Somdej comes from the personal collection of Arjan Bed (Ac Bed). He received it during his journeys amongst forest monks and Lersi and kept it among his personal sacred objects. After his passing his family preserved it, and Arjan Bed's parents passed it directly to me.

Summary

This is a Phra Somdej of sacred Nur Phong from the personal collection of Arjan Bed (Ac Bed), connected with his journeys to Nakhon Sawan for meditation and the study of traditional wicha. During those journeys he spent time in sacred caves amongst forest monks and Lersi. The piece was hand-mixed, pressed and consecrated by forest monks, who then gave it to Arjan Bed. The front shows the Buddha seated in meditation upon a tiered base, and the reverse is plain. Phra Somdej is kept as a balanced everyday image for Metta, fortune support and Baramee.

Historical Background

Arjan Bed often travelled into the mountainous areas of Nakhon Sawan, where secluded caves gave him a place for meditation. There he met forest monks, Lersi and other practitioners who kept older forms of meditation and esoteric knowledge. He practised in these caves, receiving guidance and exchanging knowledge of wicha. The sacred objects he received along the way came to him as gifts, formed through those relationships. This Phra Somdej is one of them, and it stands as a physical record of the people he met and the stages of his own learning.

Origins of the Materials

This Phra Somdej is made from sacred Nur Phong, prepared and consecrated by the forest monks before they gave it to Arjan Bed. Nur Phong is a sacred powder composition of selected ritual ingredients, prepared according to the maker's own knowledge and lineage. Its strength lies equally in the prayer, mantra recitation, meditation and consecration surrounding its preparation.

Ritual

The forest monks prepared and consecrated the sacred Nur Phong according to their own tradition. They mixed the materials, pressed them into the Phra Somdej mould, and blessed the finished images through mantra recitation, meditation and consecration. This example was then given to Arjan Bed during his journeys to Nakhon Sawan.

Blessings and Effects

The principal qualities traditionally associated with this Phra Somdej are Metta, fortune support and Baramee.

• Metta is loving-kindness and goodwill, and it brings smoother communication and an easier atmosphere with customers, colleagues and new people.
• Fortune support means favourable circumstances, such as helpful people, unexpected assistance and opportunities that arrive at the right moment.
• Baramee gives composure and confidence, a steady presence that earns trust and respect over time.

Modern Application

This Phra Somdej suits work, business, study and daily wear. Its Metta is valued by people whose work depends on good relationships, and its fortune support helps those seeking stability and favourable opportunities. Its Baramee helps those who carry responsibility to lead with calm authority. For meditation practitioners, the seated Buddha is also a reminder to stay mindful and composed before important decisions.