Luang Phor Nak - Pim Sum Rakhang

Luang Poo Nak was a close follower of Somdej Pra Buddhacharn Toh, the famous monk who created of the extreme sacred Pra Somdej amulets of Wat Rakhang, Bangkok. He mastered every step of the creation from the sacred powders to the consecration.

He tried to develop his own style of amulets whilst maintaining and preserving the sacred methods taught by Buddhacharn Toh.

His Sum Rakhang amulet was one such example, and has become the prototype for many monks that followed.

The most distinguishable aspect of Luang Poo Naks Pim Sum Rakhang was the bell over the head of the meditating Buddha sitting on a four-level base.

According to the name of Wat Rakhang, which in Thai means bell/s he wanted to incorporate this into the design of the amulet.

The skins of these sacred white powder (Pim Sum Rakhang) amulets, and in particular the Pra Somdej B.E.2495 pim, are very similar to those amulets created by Buddhacharn Toh. Essentially because he followed the exact same procedures.

Some of these pims are slightly larger than originally created by LP Toh because he inserted a takrut into the base.

A number of different style powder pims and rien were created and together they make a very interesting collection.

Prapong Roopmern Somdej Pra Buddhacharn Tor Promrungsi (Soomrakung) amulet. This series was made of sacred powder to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the creation of Somdej Pra Buddhacharn Tor Promrungsi's sacred - powder Prasomdej amulets.

Unique aspect of Pra Somdej B.E.2495 (Pim Sum Rakhang) amulets

1. The bottom of the bell was close to the head of Buddha Image and the topknot of the head penetrates into the bell.

2. At the lowest base of the four-level base, there's a tumor like lotus to the center.

3. The ears of Buddha Image were designed in the style called "Hoo By Sri", which looked much bigger than ordinary style.

4. On the right and left sides of the bell, there're sacred spells embossed but almost invisible because the lines are so thin and unclear.

5. Buddha Image's breast was designed in the style called "Ok-rong", which appears to be divided into two parts.

Luang Poo Nak’s Pra Somdej Sum Rakhang B.E.2495 amulet

Luang Poo Nak’s Pra Somdej Sum Rakhang B.E.2495 amulet (embedded with a Takrut)

Luang Poo Nak’s Pra Somdej Sum Rakhang B.E.2495 amulet (embedded with a Takrut)

Luang Poo Nak Pra Roop Meun Somdej Pra Buddhacharn Toh Sum Rakhang B.E.2500 amulet

Luang Poo Nak Pra Somdej Sum Rakhang B.E.2495 amulet (embedded with a Takrut)

Luang Poo Nak Pra Somdej Sum Rakhang B.E.2495 amulet

After the initial batch, a number of other batches were created between BE 2495 and BE 2500, with many changes to the original, for example the breast was no longer Ok Rong style, the bell became longer

These changes are most evident by BE 2500 when the amulets had become less oily with smoother skins, generally whiter and with clear distinct lines.

Sacred Materials of Luang Poo Nak

Usually Luang Poo Nak would create his sacred materials strictly according to the recipe of Somdej Pra Buddhacharn Toh

About the Bell

Previously there had been no amulets created in the bell style and as such they have become uniquely associated with Wat Rakhang.