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It should be of no surprise then
that when a new Kru was found
containing his amulets, it was
very big news indeed, and
attracted thousands of people to
the temple. Amulet players and
dealers realized the massive
potential of such a find and
hoarded at the temple in the
hope of obtaining a few
examples.
Even during his life time Luang
Phor Suk was highly respected
and was often invited to many
temples to both create and bless
amulets. Many such temples would
actually bury the amulets to
prevent them being stolen, such
was the value even then.
Examples being Wat Klong Kom and
Wat Anongkaram.
Around BE 2456-2460 Luang Phor
Suk had assisted Luang Phor Um,
Abbot of Wat Klong Kom
create a series of sacred
amulets
It was known that these amulets
were made of many auspicious
materials such as Wan 108, Pong
Patamung (sacred powder),
flowers’ pollens and most
importantly ashes of bailan a
species of plant leaf used to
record Lord Buddha's dharma and
sacred kathas. etc. It is said
that whilst the bailan were
burnt monks walked continuously
around the flames reciting
sacred incantations, believed to
protect worshippers from all
kind of danger.
Apart from Luang Phor Suk and
Luang Poo Um, other senior monks
joined the blessing ceremony to
transfer sacred power into the
amulets including Luang Phor Boi
of Wat Manao, Luang Phor Im of
Wat Huakao, etc.
These amulets were blessed for
three months consecutively.
Also
important was the attendance of Luang Phor Parn
of Wat Bangkonom, respected
as one of the most sacred monks
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