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Emerald Buddha, 25th Buddhist Century (1957)
The Emerald Buddha of the 25th Buddhist Century, crafted in 1957, features a green hue and a lap width of 5 inches. This revered set of Buddha images includes items issued by prominent institutes such as the Buddha Ratana Prathip Institute, Buddha Thewaprathip Institute, Buddha Nemit Prathip Institute, and Buddha Uppatham Institute, among others.
Materials and Variants
The Emerald Buddha images in this series were produced using high-quality materials, including:
- Imported Glass: Crafted from premium glass sourced internationally, notably from Japan and India.
- Domestic Production: Locally produced variants, which are equally popular and sought after by devotees.
Consecration Ceremony
This set of Emerald Buddha images underwent a grand consecration ceremony, considered one of the most significant of its time. The event brought together 108 of the most revered monks from across Thailand, including:
- Luang Pu Toh (Wat Pradu Chim Pli)
- Luang Pho Tae (Wat Sam Ngam)
- Luang Pho Seng (Wat Kalyanamit)
- Than Chao Khun Phon (Wat Nang)
- Luang Pho Ngoen (Wat Don Yai Hom)
- Luang Pho Chaeng (Wat Bang Phang)
- Luang Pho Klai (Wat Suan Khan)
- Phra Ajarn Tim (Wat Chong Hai)
- Phra Ajarn Lee (Wat Asokaram)
- Luang Pho Khruen (Wat Sangkho)
- Luang Pho Pae (Wat Phikun Thong)
- Luang Pho Aun (Wat Phra Yat)
- Kru Ba Wang (Wat Ban Den)
- Luang Pho Chong (Wat Na Tang Nok)
- Chao Khun Nor (Wat Thepsirin)
These and other esteemed monks from all regions of Thailand participated in the ceremony, further amplifying the spiritual energy and significance of the Emerald Buddha images.
Availability and Legacy
Given the extensive production of these Emerald Buddha images, many were distributed by both the central government and individual temples. Some of the images remained available for rent following the ceremony, while others were consecrated in subsequent ceremonies in the years following 1957. These images, whether directly from the initial consecration or later ceremonies, continue to hold immense spiritual value and are highly sought after by collectors and devotees alike.
This set of Emerald Buddha images is not only a representation of faith and devotion but also a reflection of Thailand’s rich Buddhist heritage, commemorating a significant era in Buddhist history.
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