Phra Somdej Kaiser Pim Jumbo Nur Phong Namphi (Special Iron) BE2529 Wat Arun (Crack model) with original temple box
Materials Collected
More than 200 types of materials were sourced, encompassing a diverse array of sacred items, including soils, holy powders, relics, and other unique items believed to hold spiritual energy. The collection process was overseen by revered monks, and the materials were blended and consecrated over nine candle-lighting ceremonies conducted by the Supreme Patriarch, Somdej Phra Yangsangvorn, along with 99 senior Buddhist monks.
Primary Sacred Soils (India):
- Soil from Buddha’s birthplace, Lumbini
- Soil from the site of enlightenment, Bodh Gaya
- Soil from the first sermon site, Sarnath
- Soil from the parinibbana (passing into Nibbana) site, Kushinagar
Key Somdej Powders:
- Wat Rakhang - Old Somdej powder
- Wat Intharaviharn - Old Somdej powder
- Wat Mai Amataros - Old Somdej powder
- Wat Paknam Phra Kongkwan - Powder from various eras (Roon 1, 4, and 6)
Historical Phra Somdej and Temple Powders: 5. Wat Chaiyo Worawihan - Somdej powder 6. Wat Mai Amataros - Somdej powder and fragments of historical amulets 7. Wat Indra Vihara - Powder and old roof tiles 8. Wat Plub (Luang Pu Suk Kaituen) - Sacred powders 9. Wat Phra Kaew - Sacred powder 10. Wat Pikulthong - Gold pollen powder 11. Wat Amphawan - Powder used by Luang Phor Jarun 12. Wat Klang Bang Phra - Materials from various rituals
Other Special Powders and Relics: 13. Luang Phor Chum Intahsaro from Wat Bangnai - Gold pollen powder 14. Wat Nang Phaya (Phitsanulok) - Powder from ancient relics 15. Wat Phra That Cho Hae (Phrae) - Powder and relics 16. Wat Paknam Bhasicharoen - Powder of Phra Yanna Rat Raj Manit (Chao Khun Nara) 17. Wat Traimitr Vithayaram - Gold pollen powder from the Golden Buddha
Natural Materials and Rare Ingredients: 18. Cooked rice and bananas (types: Hom and Nam) for cohesion and spiritual grounding 19. 108 types of pollen (including snowy orchid, crown flower, etc.) 20. Tang Hua oil 21. Phet Tap Pet, Phet Na Tham, Khao Dok Phra Ruang minerals for strength and resilience 22. Laterite from temples across Thailand (e.g., Wat Nang Phaya, Phitsanulok) 23. Silver, copper, and mixed metals from temple offerings and historical artifacts
Notable Temples and Sources of Materials
- Wat Rakhang Kositaram - Central temple for Somdej amulets; source of historical powders.
- Wat Chaiyo Worawihan - Known for its revered Somdej amulets and materials.
- Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha, Bangkok) - Source of sacred materials, including temple lichen.
- Wat Nang Phaya (Phitsanulok) - Ancient soil, laterite, and relics.
- Wat Pikulthong - Collected sacred powders, gold pollen.
- Wat Bang Phra - Source of relics and powders from Luang Phor Pern’s creations.
- Wat Paknam Bhasicharoen - Provider of historical powders, especially from various eras.
- Wat Phra That Cho Hae - Source of relics and sacred powder.
- Wat Traimitr Vithayaram - Source of the famous Golden Buddha pollen powder.
- Wat Yai Chai Mongkol (Ayutthaya) - Collection of ancient materials and relics.
- Wat Pichai Songkram (Bangkok) - Known for collecting special temple powders.
- Wat Maha Wan (Lamphun) - Provided materials used in rituals by monks over centuries.
- Wat Suwan (Klong San) - Gathered pollen and relics.
- Wat Thong Nopakun - Historic site, supplying sacred powders.
- Wat Pradu Songtham - Gold pollen powders for sacred use.
- Wat Indra Vihara - Source of historical Somdej powders.
- Wat Mai Amataros - Contributed powders from older amulets.
Final Preparation and Blessing
The extensive collection of materials was blended and consecrated in nine ceremonies, each accompanied by candle-lighting and sacred chanting led by the Supreme Patriarch and attended by 99 senior monks, including:
- Luang Phor Koon (Wat Banrai)
- Luang Phor Kassem
- Luang Phor Yeam (Wat Sam Ngam)
- Luang Phor Mee (Wat Muvinchai)
- Luang Phor Jarun (Wat Amphawan)
- Luang Phor Pae (Wat Pikulthong)
- Luang Phor Liew (Wat Raithangtong)
- Luang Phor Put (Wat Klang Bang Phra)
- Luang Phor Cham (Wat Donyaihom)
This meticulous blending of materials, symbolic of different places, energies, and spiritual elements, was intended to maximize the amulets' sacred potency. The creation process took 25 years to gather all materials and an additional three years for the full set of consecration rituals before they were released from Wat Arun.
Legacy of Phra Somdej Song Kaiser
Each amulet not only embodies sacred symbols and protective energies but also serves as a historical testament to the dedication of Thailand’s revered monks. Phra Somdej Song Kaiser, recognized for its distinctive five-lotus base, holds profound historical value and is regarded as a protective and auspicious object for those fortunate enough to own one.
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