{"product_id":"wat-ling-khob-copy","title":"Wat Ling Khob","description":"\u003cp\u003eMS06\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003ePhra Kleeb Bua\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWat Ling Khob · Wat Bowon Mongkhon · Thonburi\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eB.E. 2410 (1867)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMainstream Artifact\u003cbr\u003eSamakom Certification Card (GI01-20158)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSacred Craftsmanship\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece was individually pressed and fired from prepared clay. Differences in firing, clay composition, mould pressure and more than a century of ageing naturally produce variations in colour, surface texture and definition, making every surviving example unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePersonal Experiences Shared by Luksits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhra Kleeb Bua from Wat Ling Khob has been known among older generations of Thai collectors for its traditional reputation in \u003cstrong\u003eMetta Maha Niyom and protection\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOwners have particularly valued it as an uncomplicated Buddha amulet suitable for everyday wear. Traditional accounts associate the Kru with smoother dealings with other people, receiving goodwill and assistance, and protection when travelling or working away from home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother longstanding belief associated with the amulet concerns protection against \u003cstrong\u003eKhun Sai and harmful occult influences\u003c\/strong\u003e, together with protection from poisonous creatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts combination of considerable age, Mon temple heritage and traditional protective reputation has allowed Phra Kleeb Bua Wat Ling Khob to remain a recognised old Thonburi Kru despite its historically substantial discovery quantity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSummary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhra Kleeb Bua Wat Ling Khob is an important old terracotta Kru associated with what is today \u003cstrong\u003eWat Bowon Mongkhon\u003c\/strong\u003e in Thonburi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe amulets are traditionally dated to \u003cstrong\u003eB.E. 2410 (1867)\u003c\/strong\u003e, when \u003cstrong\u003ePhra Sumethachan (Sri)\u003c\/strong\u003e, then serving the temple, undertook extensive restoration works and constructed a chedi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuddha images, sacred objects, valuables and these terracotta Phra Kleeb Bua were reportedly placed within the chedi as an act of Buddhist merit and for the continuation of the religion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kru remained sealed for almost a century before being opened in \u003cstrong\u003eB.E. 2509 (1966)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday the amulet is appreciated for three principal reasons: its \u003cstrong\u003eearly Rattanakosin age, Mon Buddhist heritage and traditional reputation for Metta and protection\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHistorical Background\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe temple commonly called \u003cstrong\u003eWat Ling Khob\u003c\/strong\u003e by local residents is officially known as \u003cstrong\u003eWat Bowon Mongkhon\u003c\/strong\u003e, situated beside the Chao Phraya River in the Thonburi area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts history is closely connected with the Mon community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the reign of \u003cstrong\u003eKing Rama II\u003c\/strong\u003e, groups of Mon people migrated into Siam and were permitted to settle in several areas, including the surroundings of Wat Ling Khob.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe temple was subsequently elevated to the status of a royal monastery by \u003cstrong\u003ePrince Maha Senanurak\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Front Palace during the reign of Rama II, and received the name \u003cstrong\u003eWat Bowon Mongkhon\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor many years it retained a distinctly Mon identity, with senior Mon ecclesiastical figures serving as abbots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy \u003cstrong\u003eB.E. 2462 (1919)\u003c\/strong\u003e, however, the temple had deteriorated considerably and the number of Mon monks residing there had declined. Its administration was subsequently reorganised under the \u003cstrong\u003eDhammayut tradition\u003c\/strong\u003e, which continues into the modern period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigins of the Materials\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Phra Kleeb Bua were created from \u003cstrong\u003efired sacred clay\u003c\/strong\u003e, following one of the oldest material traditions in Thai Buddhist amulet production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to the traditional account, their creation occurred during the major restoration undertaken by \u003cstrong\u003ePhra Sumethachan (Sri)\u003c\/strong\u003e in B.E. 2410.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring these works, a chedi was constructed within the temple grounds. Buddha images, amulets and other objects of religious or material significance were deposited inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Phra Kleeb Bua formed part of this deposit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir purpose was therefore closely connected with the traditional practice of \u003cstrong\u003eplacing Buddha images within a sacred monument as an offering to preserve and perpetuate Buddhism for future generations\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRitual\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original account records that several respected masters of the period participated in the consecration of the amulets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost notably, tradition maintains that \u003cstrong\u003eSomdej Phra Phutthachan (Toh) of Wat Rakang\u003c\/strong\u003e also participated in their blessing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis association has long contributed to the interest surrounding the Kru. As with many nineteenth-century amulets, however, such details belong to the received temple and collector tradition and should be understood within that historical context rather than treated as surviving modern ceremony documentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing consecration, the Phra Kleeb Bua were enshrined within the temple chedi and remained there for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBlessings and Effects\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditional belief surrounding Phra Kleeb Bua Wat Ling Khob places particular emphasis upon:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetta Maha Niyom\u003c\/strong\u003e — goodwill, popularity and favourable treatment from others.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtection\u003c\/strong\u003e — general safeguarding during everyday life and travel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKhun Sai protection\u003c\/strong\u003e — traditionally believed to resist harmful occult influences and hostile spiritual workings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtection from poisonous creatures\u003c\/strong\u003e — an old reputation associated with snakes, scorpions and other venomous animals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe amulet is consequently regarded as a balanced old Buddhist Kru rather than one devoted exclusively to a single blessing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eModern Application\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor modern wearers, Phra Kleeb Bua remains particularly suitable as an \u003cstrong\u003eeveryday Buddha amulet\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts Metta reputation makes it appropriate for people whose work depends upon communication, customers, colleagues or maintaining harmonious relationships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts protective reputation also makes it traditionally suitable for those who travel frequently or spend significant time outdoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond these traditional beliefs, its historical importance is equally compelling. The amulet connects its owner with \u003cstrong\u003enineteenth-century Thonburi, the Mon Buddhist community and the old practice of creating and enshrining terracotta Buddha images within temple chedis\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePhysical Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe amulet is formed from fired terracotta in the distinctive pointed \u003cstrong\u003eKleeb Bua\u003c\/strong\u003e, or lotus-petal, shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe front depicts a seated Buddha in shallow relief upon a simple base. The reverse is plain, retaining the natural texture of the clay and manufacture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Terracotta\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCreation:\u003c\/strong\u003e B.E. 2410 (1867)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKru opened:\u003c\/strong\u003e B.E. 2509 (1966)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended Pairing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhra Kleeb Bua can be worn independently as a traditional Buddhist protective amulet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor those seeking a stronger emphasis upon Metta and interpersonal relations, it pairs naturally with \u003cstrong\u003ePhra Somdej\u003c\/strong\u003e or another established Metta-oriented Buddhist amulet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor travel and general protection, it may also be paired with a recognised \u003cstrong\u003eKlaew Klad or Kong Krapan\u003c\/strong\u003e amulet, while allowing the Phra Kleeb Bua to remain the principal Buddha image in the set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePersonal Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn especially interesting part of the history of this Kru is its opening in \u003cstrong\u003eMarch B.E. 2509 (1966)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe chedi was initially disturbed by people secretly digging into the Kru and removing a considerable number of amulets. Wat Ling Khob subsequently opened the chamber officially on \u003cstrong\u003e25 March B.E. 2509\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause a substantial quantity of Phra Kleeb Bua emerged, the amulet was once relatively affordable. Over the decades, however, well-preserved examples have become increasingly appreciated by collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreated in B.E. 2410, the Phra Kleeb Bua is now \u003cstrong\u003emore than 150 years old\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its significance lies not simply in age or rarity, but in the history preserved within a small piece of fired clay — connecting the old Mon community of Thonburi, Wat Ling Khob and the nineteenth-century tradition of creating Buddha images to be sealed within a sacred chedi for future generations.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OOBThaiAmulets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48302063222921,"sku":null,"price":475.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/1831\/0793\/files\/Untitled-80_a92d83e2-b367-4a36-9f60-42eff6276391.jpg?v=1756211964","url":"https:\/\/oobamulets.com\/products\/wat-ling-khob-copy","provider":"OOBThaiAmulets","version":"1.0","type":"link"}