Phra Mokkhalana Phra Sariputra Pim Yai Nur Phong BE2497 Luang Phor Khol (Lp Khol) Wat Pho Langka, Singburi

🕉️ History of the Making: Phra Mokkhalana – Phra Sariputra Pim Yai Nur Phong (B.E. 2497)

Created by Luang Phor Khol (Phra Khru Phothawiwat)

Wat Pho Langka, Chaksi Subdistrict, Mueang District, Singburi Province

📅 Year of Creation

• B.E. 2497 (1954)

• Crafted during the golden age of Luang Phor Khol’s spiritual work, this amulet was among his earliest and most respected creations.

🎯 Purpose

• To honor the two foremost disciples of the Buddha—Phra Mokkhalana, master of psychic abilities, and Phra Sariputra, master of wisdom.

• Created to raise funds for temple renovations, including the ubosot, monk residences, and community Dhamma halls.

• Intended as a sacred object to bestow protection, clarity of mind, good karma, and merit for devotees.

🧪 Sacred Materials (Nur Phong)

• Sacred herbal powder (Phong Wahn) from over 108 blessed herbs

• Phong Itthijay and Kongkraphan powders, written on a slate board and wiped clean repeatedly over many years to collect magical dust

• Old amulet fragments, especially Phra Somdej and early Singburi-region sacred powder

• Incense ash, flower pollen, and holy soils collected from key pilgrimage sites

• Hand-ground and mixed by Luang Phor Khol himself, using ancient consecration techniques

🧘‍♂️ Blessing Ceremony

• Held at Wat Pho Langka, led by Luang Phor Khol

• Sacred chanting sessions performed for three months with a final solo blessing by Luang Phor Khol in complete silence and meditation

• Participating monks included senior teachers from Singburi and nearby provinces

🎨 Design and Features

• Pim Yai (Large Mold) featuring dual seated figures of Phra Mokkhalana and Phra Sariputra in full-lotus posture

• Both disciples are shown in Dhamma-conveying gesture (Vitarka Mudra), symbolizing teaching and enlightenment

• Set against a curved arch (Prabhamandala), representing radiance and spiritual aura

• The base of the amulet is triple-tiered, symbolizing the Three Jewels: Buddha, Dhamma, and Sangha

• Rear side may include:

  • Stamped Yant symbols

  • Sacred inscriptions

  • Some versions contain temple code markings

• Color: Ranges from earthy gray to dark brown depending on herb content

• Texture: Slightly coarse with fine visible granules of herbal matter

🧿 Believed Powers

• Phra Mokkhalana: Supernatural protection, insight, psychic resilience

• Phra Sariputra: Wisdom, clarity, success in studies and decision-making

• Combined virtues:

  • Protection from accidents and harm

  • Mindfulness and inner calm

  • Removal of obstacles

  • Favorable outcomes in both spiritual and worldly affairs

💰 Rarity and Collector Value

• Highly rare due to limited production and age

• Well-preserved pieces are now sought-after in both domestic and international amulet communities

• Certified examples often sell at a premium, especially if the rear symbols or codes are clear