Phra Phutta Chinnaraj Nur Din Pim Lek BE2516 Wat Chawuk Consecrated by Luang Pu Tim (Lp Tim) Wat Lahanrai, Rayong

What is the Phra Phutta Chinnaraj Nur Din Pim Lek BE2516 Wat Chawuk Consecrated by Luang Pu Tim (Lp Tim) Wat Lahanrai, Rayong by Luang Pu Tim (Lp Tim) Wat Lahanrai Biography?

The Phra Phutta Chinnaraj Nur Din Pim Lek BE2516 Wat Chawuk Consecrated by Luang Pu Tim (Lp Tim) Wat Lahanrai, Rayong Luang Pu Tim (Lp Tim) Wat Lahanrai Biography is a small-mould sacred-clay amulet produced at Wat Chawuk, Suphanburi Province, in BE 2516 (1973), with the consecration led by Luang Pu Tim of Wat Lahanrai, Rayong. The nuea (material/substance) is Din — pressed sacred earth — in the Pim Lek (small mould) format.

Why Luang Pu Tim’s involvement sets this piece apart

Luang Pu Tim (Lp Tim) Wat Lahanrai Biography is one of the most respected monk-masters in the post-war Thai amulet tradition. He spent decades at Wat Lahanrai in Rayong, and his name on any consecration — whether for his own temple’s editions or for external ceremonies like this Wat Chawuk run — carries significant weight among collectors across Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, and the broader Chinese-speaking collector community.

What matters here is straightforward: Luang Pu Tim personally led the phutthaphisek (consecration ceremony) for this batch. He did not simply lend his name. That direct participation is what collectors point to when they discuss why amulets linked to him hold their value over decades. The Thai Buddhist amulet tradition places particular importance on the presiding monk’s meditative attainment, and Luang Pu Tim’s standing in that regard is not disputed.

The image, the temple, and what was made in 1973

The Phra Phuttha Chinnaraj image is one of Thailand’s most recognised Buddha representations, originally enshrined at Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat in Phitsanulok. Creating amulets that replicate this image is a long-standing practice — the form carries its own layer of meaning independent of whichever temple commissions the batch. Wat Chawuk in Suphanburi Province produced this edition in BE 2516 specifically to honour that imagery.

The nuea is Din — sacred clay — pressed into the Pim Lek format, meaning the mould is the smaller of the standard size variants. Din-based amulets from this era are typically dense and compact, and the surface detail in a well-preserved example holds clearly enough to authenticate against reference pim. Condition affects that legibility directly, which is why surface integrity matters so much to serious collectors of this piece.

What collectors look for when authenticating this piece

No certificate information is listed for this item. In the absence of a grading-house certificate, authentication rests on physical examination against documented reference examples. Key points collectors check:

• Mould sharpness and proportions consistent with the Pim Lek standard for this edition
• Clay texture, density, and colour tone matching known BE 2516 Wat Chawuk reference pieces
• Rear-face detail and any markings specific to this batch
• Provenance documentation or a clear, traceable ownership history

Because Luang Pu Tim’s amulets attract strong collector interest, fakes and misattributed pieces do circulate. Cross-referencing against established niyom (collector-standard reference pieces) in Thai amulet forums or with an experienced dealer is the practical first step before any transaction.