Por Sala Tan

PST06

Personal Notes

A distinctive Lanna-style Buddha from Por Sala Tan’s earlier period, carrying the quiet and time-worn character associated with Northern Thai sacred images. The form has a restrained beauty: simple, devotional, and deeply connected to the old temple culture of the northern border regions.

Each piece is accompanied by an old yantra sheet placed beneath the Buddha within its silver casing. This gives the amulet an additional sense of completeness, preserving both the image and the sacred inscription together as part of one presentation.

Historical Background

This batch was recovered from a deserted temple cave in Burma, along routes historically travelled by monks, lersis, pilgrims, and practitioners moving between Thailand, Burma, and India. Such places often retained old devotional objects long after a temple community had moved on, leaving behind images that continued to be respected by those familiar with the area.

In 2540 BE, Por Sala Tan gathered with 15 monks to consecrate the recovered Buddha images. The group included his own students as well as fellow practitioners regarded as being of a comparable level in wiccha. Their combined participation made this a collective blessing rather than an ordinary individual consecration.

The image itself follows a Lanna-influenced Buddha style, reflecting the spiritual and artistic traditions of Northern Thailand. For collectors who appreciate the heritage of Fang and the northern region, it is a piece with a particularly fitting origin and character.

Origins of the Materials

The Prah Hin Lanna is made from mineral and stone material, giving each piece a naturally grounded appearance. Unlike highly polished modern compositions, the material carries variations in colour, texture, and surface, contributing to the individual identity of every amulet.

Pink and white examples are available. Both carry the same batch history and consecration background, while allowing collectors to select the tone that speaks more personally to them. The old yantra sheet positioned beneath the image further complements the mineral Buddha, joining the physical object with a traditional sacred inscription.

Ritual

The first consecration was conducted over one night by Por Sala Tan and the 15 monks. This was the foundation blessing for the batch, carried out after the images had been brought out from the deserted temple cave.

Over time, monks and lersis undertaking pilgrimage travel between Thailand, Burma, and India returned to chant over these pieces. Their visits added further devotional continuity to the batch, as the images remained connected to a route of practice rather than being immediately dispersed.

During my own most recent trip to the cave, the ajarn who brought me there arranged for the pieces to be re-blessed before releasing them to me for Singapore collectors. This ensured the batch was respectfully prepared again before beginning its next journey.

Blessings and Effects

This batch is traditionally associated with baramee and wealth-fetching blessings. Its energy is suited to those who wish to build a stronger foundation in life through merit, right connections, personal presence, and steady opportunities.

It is commonly regarded for:

• Building baramee, personal merit, respect, and positive standing
• Drawing helpful opportunities, clients, and supportive people
• Supporting wealth-building efforts through work, trade, and business
• Strengthening confidence when handling important conversations or decisions
• Encouraging smoother progress during periods of growth and transition

The baramee aspect is especially meaningful for people who want their efforts to be recognised naturally over time—whether in business, career, family responsibilities, or a personal undertaking that requires patience and credibility.

Modern Application

This is a suitable piece for business owners, salespeople, professionals, and collectors working towards a more established position in life. It can also be meaningful for someone beginning a new chapter: building a business, expanding a network, stepping into a leadership role, or seeking greater stability in finances and direction.

For collectors of Por Sala Tan, it is a charming reminder of his connection to Fang, the northern pilgrimage tradition, and the older sacred culture surrounding the Thai-Burmese region. The Lanna form, mineral material, old yantra sheet, and later re-blessing all come together to give the piece a complete and distinctive story.