Por Sala Tan

Deity / Master

This Cambodian-style Phra Pidta was connected to Por Sala Tan’s travels to Ubon Ratchathani, where he participated in chanting and consecration ceremonies with Cambodian Lersi masters from cross-border lineages. Such exchanges between Thai and Cambodian adepts were common, especially among hermits and laymasters who maintained friendships across both regions. This piece was one of the gifts Por Sala Tan received during those gatherings — a symbol of spiritual friendship and mutual respect among practitioners devoted to wiccha and meditation.

Historical Background

The creation of these Cambodian Pidtas follows a long-standing Khmer practice of recycling sacred metals from broken or damaged Buddha images within old temples. Instead of discarding what once held spiritual merit, the metals were melted and recast through a traditional lost-wax method — an ancient technique known for preserving intricate details and spiritual purity. Each casting was chanted over by monks and Lersi hermits, infusing the metal with both Buddhist and animist blessings.

Por Sala Tan would often collect such sacred alloys during his travels, particularly when attending ceremonies in border provinces like Ubon Ratchathani, a region that historically bridged Lao, Isan, and Khmer spiritual traditions. After returning home, he would distribute these pieces to his close students and lay devotees who practiced meditation or wiccha, emphasizing their use for clarity and spiritual discipline.

Blessings and Effects

The blessings of this piece focus on baramee, inner strength, and mental stillness. Phra Pidta’s gesture of covering the eyes represents shutting out worldly noise — enabling deep focus, heightened awareness, and protection from distractions or psychic interference. For monks or wiccha practitioners, this aids in entering higher states of samadhi without external disturbance.

For laypeople, it channels the same power into focus and mental performance, making it ideal for individuals who rely on sharp attention and strategy — from business planning and trading to leadership and creative decision-making. Many devotees who wore such pieces described a stronger sense of calm under pressure and improved ability to tune out unnecessary distractions during critical tasks.

Materials

The alloy originates from melted-down fragments of old temple statues, ensuring the retained spiritual merit of each original Buddha image. The lost-wax method used preserves a natural patina, giving each piece a raw, aged surface that holds both physical and spiritual depth. The combination of sacred alloy and Khmer-style casting embodies protection, discipline, and unwavering focus — qualities central to both meditation and successful worldly endeavors.

Usage in Modern Life

This Pidta is best suited for practitioners who seek mental clarity in their work or spiritual path. It can be worn daily during long hours of study, trading, or project execution, or kept near one’s meditation area to anchor concentration. Its calm, steady aura supports progress through diligence and discipline — virtues that form the foundation of baramee in both spiritual and worldly pursuits.