07/08/2026
Luang Phor Koon Wat Pun-Onn B.E. 2523 (1980), Buddha in the Blessing Posture (Patarnporn Posture), enclosed within a close-cut arched frame.
The reverse features a Yan with an inserted silver Takrut. Only a few dozen pieces were produced.
There are two types of material in this batch: flower powder and palm-leaf powder. This particular piece is made from flower powder.
Moreover, this amulet won First Prize at a Buddha amulet competition organized by the Luang Por Thong Sutthasilo Amulet Conservation Club on 5 July 2026, at The Mall Korat.
History of the Wat Pun-Onn B.E. 2523 Batch
In July B.E. 2523 (1980), shortly before the annual Buddhist Lent period, the abbot of Wat Pun-Onn, Phra Kru Sri Pariyathiyanuratan, invited Luang Phor Koon to stay at the temple for approximately three months.
During his stay, two local disciples of Luang Phor Koon, Mr. Sumrit and Mr. Kasem, asked Luang Phor Koon for permission to create sacred amulets bearing his image and to distribute them to his disciples and to people who made donations to Wat Pun-Onn at the end of the Buddhist Lent period.
After receiving permission from Luang Phor Koon, Mr. Sumrit and his team went to Mae Taeng District to collect special wild-grown Wan plants, including Thai herbs, hemp-like plants, and sedges. These were combined with specially cultivated Wan plants and other sacred materials and then mixed and molded to create the amulets.
To increase the strength and hardness of the amulets, various sacred ingredients were added, including Luang Phor Koon's hair, his cigarette butts, jasmine pollen, Sarapee pollen, lotus pollen, seven sacred relics, and broken pieces of ancient Lamphun amulets.
Other sacred ingredients included 108 types of pollen and fragments of famous amulets such as Phra Kong, Phra Sam, Phra Sibsong, and others.
The entire production process was carried out at Wat Pun-Onn, following traditional ancient methods.
Luang Phor Koon began consecrating the amulets on a Monday, which is traditionally regarded as an especially auspicious day for magical and sacred ceremonies among people in Northern Thailand.
He performed the chanting ceremony twice a day—in the morning after returning from his alms round and at night before going to bed. The consecration continued throughout the Buddhist Lent period for approximately three months.
After the Buddhist Lent period, Luang Phor Koon distributed the finished amulets to his disciples in Chiang Mai. He also distributed them again during the Kathin robe-offering ceremony at Wat Pun-Onn following the end of Buddhist Lent.
There were 15 molds used for this batch, with a total production of approximately 6,000 pieces, as follows:
1. Half-Figure of Luang Phor Koon — Egg-Shaped Mold
The front features a half-figure of Luang Phor Koon based on the Luang Phor Koon B.E. 2517 (1974) coin, together with the inscription “Ya Na Ya” and Yan Au.
There are two types of reverse designs:
Phra Pidta
Yan Bai Pat
Approximately 700 pieces were produced.
2. Half-Figure of Luang Phor Koon — Egg-Shaped Mold
The front features a half-figure of Luang Phor Koon based on the Luang Phor Koon B.E. 2517 (1974) coin, together with the inscription “Ya Na Ya.”
Approximately 500 pieces were produced.
3. Half-Figure of Luang Phor Koon — Rectangular-Shaped Mold
The front features a half-figure of Luang Phor Koon based on the Luang Phor Koon B.E. 2517 (1974) coin, together with the inscription “Ya Na Ya” and Yan Au.
The reverse features a Yan with an inserted silver Takrut.
No more than 100 pieces were produced.
4. Buddha in the Blessing Posture (Patarnporn Posture) — Rectangular-Shaped Mold
The front features the Buddha in the Blessing Posture (Patarnporn Posture). Some examples feature the Buddha enclosed within a close-cut arched frame.
The reverse features a Yan with an inserted silver Takrut.
No more than 100 pieces were produced.
5. Phra Somdej — Rectangular-Shaped Mold
The front features Phra Somdej.
The reverse features a Yan with an inserted silver Takrut.
No more than 100 pieces were produced.
6. Full Figure of Luang Phor Koon in Meditation Posture — Rectangular-Shaped Mold
The reverse features Phra Pidta surrounded by Yan.
Approximately 1,000 pieces were produced.
7. Full Figure of Luang Phor Koon in Meditation Posture — Rectangular-Shaped Mold
This version features an additional Yan on the front.
The reverse features Phra Pidta surrounded by Yan.
Approximately 1,000 pieces were produced.
8. Full Figure of Luang Phor Koon Smoking in a Squatting Position — Rectangular-Shaped Mold
The reverse features Phra Pidta surrounded by Yan.
Approximately 1,000 pieces were produced.
9. Full Figure of Luang Phor Koon Smoking in a Squatting Position — Rectangular-Shaped Mold
This version features an additional Yan on the front.
The reverse features Phra Pidta surrounded by Yan.
Approximately 500 pieces were produced.
10. Phra Khunpaen — Pentagon-Shaped Mold
This mold was based on Phra Khunpaen Ban Krang.
This is regarded as the first batch of Phra Khunpaen created by Luang Phor Koon and is particularly difficult to find.
There are six types of reverse designs:
Plain reverse
Reverse with an inserted mineral stone
Yan Bai Pat
Yan Bai Pat with an inserted Takrut
Phra Pidta and Yan within a square frame
Phra Pidta and Yan within a square frame with an inserted Takrut
The total production of all versions was approximately 230 pieces.
11. Phra Pidta Jumbo — Egg-Shaped Mold
There are two types of reverse designs:
A smaller Phra Pidta on the reverse
Yan Bai Pat
Approximately 700 pieces were produced.
12. Small Phra Pidta — Lotus-Petal (Gleeb Bua) Shaped Mold
Approximately 100 pieces were produced.
13. Phra Pidta — Wat Nung Mold
No more than 100 pieces were produced.
14. Sacred Rosary
No more than 5 pieces were produced.
15. Luk Om
No more than 100 pieces were produced.
In addition, there were some turmeric handprint cloths and footprint cloths, which were made exclusively for the creators.
Rarity and Collectibility
The Wat Pun-Onn B.E. 2523 batch is regarded as one of the outstanding batches of Luang Phor Koon amulets.
Today, these amulets are becoming increasingly difficult to find, particularly the rare molds and examples featuring special materials, silver Takrut, and uncommon reverse designs.
The Wat Pun-Onn B.E. 2523 batch is also regularly represented in amulet competitions, with its various molds and designs being recognized as competition categories.
This particular Buddha in the Blessing Posture is especially interesting because it is made from flower powder and features the rare close-cut arched frame, together with an inserted silver Takrut on the reverse.
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