Luang Phor Phet

The Luang Phor Phet is a type of image of the Buddha found in Thailand. A Luang Phor Phet depicts the Buddha in the Diamond Lotus Position.

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Notable Luang Phor Phet images

Notable Luang Phor Phet Buddha images include the Luang Phor Phet of Uttaradit (in the Wat Tha Thanon temple), the Luang Phor Phet of Phichit (in the Wat Tha Luang temple), and the Luang Phor Phet of Nakhon Thai (in the Wat Na Phra That temple). The Luang Phor Phet in Uttaradit is believed to have been constructed between 800 and 900 years ago.[1]

Luang Phor Phet in prayer

An English translation of a common Pali chant to be said before a Luang Phor Phet image is as follows:[2]

By body, by speech, and by mind, I will always revere the image named Luang Phor Phet,

the Buddha statue, working wonders of psychic power. May I be blessed forevermore.

The text of the chant in Pali is as follows:

Kāyena vācāya va cetassa vā vajiraü nāma pañimaü iddhi-pāñihāriyakaraü buddha-rūpaü ahaü vandāmi sabbaso; sadā sotthī bhavantu me.

References

  1. ^ Wat Tha Thanon temple on Chimburi.com
  2. ^ See, e.g., Chanting Book of Wat Pradhātu Srī Chomtong Voravihāra

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