Description
Phra Kring “Mahasitthichok” Wat Prasartboonyavas B.E.2506 (mass chanted)
- Made of bronze
- Nice condition
- Mass chanted by many famous monks, such as Lp Tim Wat Rahanrai, Ac Tim Wat Changhai, Lp Toh Wat Pradochimplee, Lp Kuay Wat Kositaram and more
- Phim Lek (small size)
- Guarantee real 100%
**History of the Creation of Phra Kring Mahasithi Chok, Wat Prasat Boonyawas (Wat Prasat Bunyawas), Year BE 2506 (1963 CE)**
Phra Kring Mahasithi Chok from Wat Prasat Boonyawas (Bang Khun Phrom, Bangkok) is one of the important Phra Kring editions created by the temple. It was made primarily in the period **BE 2505–2506** (around 1962–1963).
### Creator and Purpose
– **Abbot** → Phra Kru Samuha Amphon (Phra Samuha Amphon) was the main person responsible for organizing the creation.
– **Main reason** → The temple suffered a major fire that caused heavy damage. The amulets were created to raise funds for restoration and rebuilding of the temple.
### Creation Period and Origin of the Name “Mahasithi Chok”
– **Casting ceremony (pouring gold/metal)** → Held on **26 February BE 2506** (Friday, waning moon 10th night, 3rd lunar month).
– This date was considered an extremely auspicious day in ancient beliefs, known as **“Mahasithi Chok Day”** (Great Success and Luck Day). It was believed that any undertaking on this day would succeed fully and bring prosperity and good fortune. Therefore, the amulet was named **Phra Kring Mahasithi Chok**.
### Consecration Ceremony
– Regarded as one of the largest consecration ceremonies of that era.
– Invited famous senior monks (Gaeji Ajarn) from across Thailand, with more than **200 monks** participating (some sources mention up to 622 in certain parts of the ritual).
– Main chanting and empowerment period → From **30 April to 3 May BE 2506** (4 days total).
– Continuous meditation and empowerment rotations occurred over 9 days and 9 nights in some phases.
### Notable Monks Who Participated in Consecration (Frequently Mentioned in Sources)
– Luang Pu Tim, Wat Chang Hai (Pattani)
– Luang Pu To, Wat Pradue Chimphli
– Luang Pu Due, Wat Sakae
– Phra Kru Wimon Saraphan, Wat Suthat
– And many other renowned monks from various regions.
### Materials and Important Ingredients
– Main material → Metal alloy (bronze, mixed with sacred metals; most pieces show a reddish-brown to deep red color, red tone is highly preferred).
– Key sacred powders/ingredients include:
– Large amount of powder from Phra Kru Bang Khun Phrom (opened in BE 2500).
– Old Phra Kring cores.
– Yantra plates, old takrut.
– Cores from multiple castings of the main Buddha image at the temple.
– Contributions from various Gaeji Ajarn.
### Models Created in This Edition (BE 2506)
Several models were produced, mainly divided as follows:
1. Large face model (most popular).
2. Small face model.
3. Farang face model (stamped with code “U”).
4. Tibetan model (large and small).
5. Other rare models (e.g., holding lotus, no lotus on back).
**Base Codes**
– Three-prong code (common on large face model).
– “U” code (on Farang face model).
– Some without code but with inscriptions on base.
– Rare ones with Thai number “5” code.
### Summary of Key Strengths
– Excellent sacred materials (large amount of Bang Khun Phrom powder + contributions from many monks).
– One of the grandest ceremonies in the early 2500s era.
– Most pieces produce a clear, resonant ringing sound.
– Widely accepted as a standard classic in the Wat Prasat Boonyawas line by collectors.
(中文翻译:Phra Kring Mahasithi Chok,Wat Prasat Boonyawas,佛历2506年(公元1963年)创建历史)
Wat Prasat Boonyawas(วัดประสาทบุญญาวาส,也称Wat Prasat Bunyawas,位于曼谷Bang Khun Phrom)出品的Phra Kring Mahasithi Chok 是该寺庙的重要Phra Kring系列之一,主要创建于**佛历2505–2506年**(约公元1962–1963年)。
### 创建者和目的
– **住持** → Phra Kru Samuha Amphon(พระครูสมุหอำพล)是主要负责人和组织者。
– **主要原因** → 寺庙在约佛历2498年(公元约1955年)发生大火,造成严重破坏,包括旧 ordination hall(อุโบสถ)和多座建筑受损。为了筹集资金修复和重建寺庙(包括新建 ordination hall),因此创建这些护身符。
### 创建时期与名称“Mahasithi Chok”的由来
– **铸造仪式** → 于**佛历2506年2月26日**举行(星期五,阴历三月十日衰月)。
– 此日期被古人视为极度吉祥的日子,称为**“Mahasithi Chok Day”**(大成功与好运日)。据信在此日进行任何事务都会完全成功,并带来繁荣与财富。因此,此护身符命名为**Phra Kring Mahasithi Chok**。
### 加持仪式
– 被视为那个时代规模最大、最重要的加持仪式之一(可与25佛教世纪庆典媲美)。
– 邀请泰国各地知名资深僧侣(Gaeji Ajarn)参与。
– 参与僧侣人数:来源略有差异,通常超过**108位**,常见记载**200多位**,部分仪式阶段达**234位**(例如佛历2506年3月6–9日仪式,僧侣坐满 ordination hall 并延伸至外,使用圣线连接),某些记录提到某些阶段或综合达**622位**。
– 主要加持时期 → 例如**佛历2506年4月30日至5月3日**(共4天),部分阶段连续冥想与加持轮换达9天9夜。
### 参与加持的知名僧侣(来源中常见提及)
– Luang Pu Tim,Wat Chang Hai(北大年府)——关键人物,带来圣物并因梦境前来协助。
– Luang Pu To,Wat Pradue Chimphli。
– Luang Pu Due,Wat Sakae。
– Phra Kru Wimon Saraphan,Wat Suthat。
– 其他常见:Luang Pu Nak Wat Rakhang、Luang Por Jong Wat Na Thang Nok、Luang Por Koon Wat Ban Rai 等众多各地高僧(总计100–200+位,跨多个仪式阶段)。
### 材料与重要成分
– 主要材质 → 金属合金(常为九种金属 nawa loha;多数呈红褐色至深红色“man thet”调色——红色调最受欢迎)。
– 关键圣粉/成分:
– 大量来自Phra Kru Bang Khun Phrom的粉末(佛历2500年开窟——捐赠大量破碎件)。
– 旧Phra Kring核心。
– 符板、旧护身符(takrut)。
– 寺庙主佛多次铸造的核心。
– 来自多位Gaeji Ajarn的捐赠(如Luang Pu Tim带来的Wat Chang Hai材料、各种圣粉、破碎护身符等)。
### 此版(佛历2506年)创建的型号
生产多个型号,主要分为:
1. 大脸型号(最受欢迎 / niyom)。
2. 小脸型号。
3. 外国人脸型号(底部打码“U” / “อุ”)。
4. 藏传型号(大和小变体)。
5. 其他稀有型号(如持莲花、背后无莲花——极少见)。
**底部代码**
– 三叉码(sam ngam——大脸常见,最受欢迎)。
– “U”码(外国人脸)。
– 部分无码但有底部铭文。
– 稀有泰国数字“5”码。
### 此版主要优点总结
– 圣物极优秀(大量Bang Khun Phrom粉 + 多位高僧捐赠)。
– 佛历2500年代早期最盛大的大规模加持仪式之一。
– 大多数有清晰、响亮的铃声(铃质优秀)。
– 被收藏家和专家公认为Wat Prasat Boonyawas系列的经典标准款。









