Phra Maha Di, First Edition, Khun Paen Maha Phai (yantra inscriptions on the front, back, left, and right)

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Phra Maha Dee: Lineage and Life Story, and First Edition Khun Paen At the well-known ancient temple Wat Bot Intharasan Phet in the “Phasi Charoen” district of Bangkok, Thailand, there is a young monk held in high regard by devotees: Phra Maha Dee (Phra Maha Dee / Phra Kru Palad Nattawat). Although he is based in Bangkok, the roots of his spiritual lineage are deeply embedded in Rayong, a major Thai amulet-making center. Through the classical Rayong powder-making tradition he inherited and his rigorous practice, he has become one of the most representative contemporary monks who oversee the making of sacred objects for popularity and wealth. Devotees in Bangkok and the amulet community also respectfully call him a “master of Pong Phai.” The Life and Practice Lineage of Venerable Phra Maha Dee Ordination in Childhood and Pali Scholarship Phra Maha Dee was born in Rayong Province, Thailand, and from a young age showed a deep affinity with Buddhism and spiritual practices. At the age of seven, he was ordained as a novice in Rayong, formally beginning his monastic life. Phra Maha Dee had exceptional aptitude. While still young, he passed the highly difficult advanced Pali examination and was awarded the monastic title “Phra Maha.” Phra Maha Dee’s passion for spiritual practices and incantations came from his paternal grandfather, the legendary lay ascetic Ajarn Phu Chai of Rayong. * A legendary lineage: During his lifetime, Grandfather Phu Chai was a disciple of the venerable Luang Pho Dae (Wat Sam Ngam), as well as a direct disciple of Luang Pho Tim (Wat Lahan Rai), the great monk of the Phraipong Kuman powder tradition in Rayong. When Luang Pho Tim made the “Phraipong Kuman powder,” which caused a sensation throughout Thailand, Grandfather Phu Chai took part throughout the gathering and grinding of the ingredients and the consecration process. * Passing on all his knowledge: Grandfather Phu Chai passed on to Phra Maha Dee without reservation the secret incantations, healing practices, and essential methods for making Phai powder that he had learned over his lifetime. This laid the purest and strongest foundation for Phra Maha Dee’s later work overseeing the making of Pong Phai sacred objects. Ordination Preceptor and Visits to Renowned Masters When Phra Maha Dee reached adulthood and received full ordination, his preceptor was Phra Khru Worawiwat of Wat Nong Krab, a renowned master associated with the lineage of Luang Pho Sakorn. Phra Maha Dee was eager to learn and visited many renowned Thai monks and lay ascetics to study their specialized practices, including Luang Pu Sueng (Wat Lahan Yai), Luang Pu Dan (Wat Pak Kage), Luang Pu Kham Khun (Wat Ratchanadda), Luang Pho Chae (Wat Sam Yaek), Chao Khun Udom (Wat Tam Saeng Phet), Luang Pho Phan (Wat Phutthai Sawan), Phra Khru Nong (Wat Ratchado), Luang Ta Charoen (Wat Dong Mai Yai), and Luang Pu Jing (Wat Ratchanadda), among others. Specialized Practices and the Legendary “Powder of Nine Pregnant Women” Phra Maha Dee’s areas of expertise include Sani (exceptional charm), Metta (kindness and popularity), trade and business, attracting and accumulating wealth, protection from danger and evil, as well as Phai powder methods and spiritual healing. Among the most notable materials in his possession is “powder from nine pregnant women who died unexpectedly.” The sacred powder associated with these nine spirits was gathered from three periods and three regions: Buriram Province (women 1–3; passed on by his grandfather, Phu Chai): Mae Champa, Mae Phan, and Mae Mali. The sacred powder from these three women was gathered and passed down by Phra Maha Dee’s paternal grandfather, the lay ascetic Phu Chai. At the time, Phu Chai studied the making of “Pong Phai Kuman powder” under the legendary Rayong monk Luang Pho Tim (Wat Lahan Rai), and took part in rites to release the spirits of these three pregnant women who had died unexpectedly and collect materials for sacred objects in Buriram Province in northeastern Thailand. This is the oldest batch of Phai powder, with the deepest accumulation of spiritual power. Ubon Ratchathani Province (women 4–6; obtained when he was a young novice): Mae Langtan, Mae Maemum, and Mae Kaew. Phra Maha Dee obtained the sacred powder from these three women while traveling with his master during his novice years. Rayong Province (women 7–9; obtained in Buddhist Era 2560): Mae Champu, Mae Son, and Mae Dahara. Phra Maha Dee purified and consecrated these Phai powders through Buddhist practice, transforming them into positive forces intended to protect devotees and bring particularly strong popularity and good fortune. Overseeing the Making of the First Edition Khun Paen This Khun Paen amulet is the “First Edition Khun Paen,” conceived and designed by Phra Maha Dee himself, who oversaw the entire production at Wat Bot Intharasan Phet in Bangkok. Purpose of production (merit-making for temple construction): Phra Maha Dee specially oversaw the making of this edition to raise funds for the temple’s development, to build accommodation and meditation rooms for monks at Wat Bot Intharasan Phet and improve the conditions for monastic practice. Thus, wearing an amulet from this edition not only brings the protection of a sacred object but also carries the great merit of supporting the spread of Buddhism through temple construction. The First Edition Khun Paen’s Luxurious Array of Sacred Materials To ensure that the First Edition Khun Paen possessed outstanding spiritual power and efficacy, Phra Maha Dee used rare sacred materials that he had accumulated over many years. The array is exceptionally unusual: Three legendary monks and top-grade sacred powders: Luang Pho Tim (Wat Lahan Rai): Somdej sacred powder, Phraipong Kuman powder, and popularity salve. Luang Pho Dae (Wat Sam Ngam): Kuman Thong sacred powder. Luang Pho Chong (Wat Na Tang Nok): Kuman Thong sacred powder. Luang Pho Kaeo (Wat Lahan Rai): Phra Pidta sacred powder and Somdej sacred powder. Luang Pho Sakorn (Wat Nong Krab): Khun Paen sacred powder and Kuman Phai powder. Ajarn Pleng Boonyeun: powder from 59 spirits and Kuman sacred powder. Ajarn Chum Chaiyakiri: various popularity powders and popularity oil. Thailand’s foremost popularity salve and special beeswax: Luang Pho Tha (Wat Krabok Khuen Phueng): Thailand’s foremost green popularity salve. Luang Pho Phensuai (Wat Sanom Lao): nun sacred powder. Luang Pho Ha (Wat Chum Saeng): fruit-ground sacred powder. Luang Pho Sitsun (Wat Kuhasawan): Somdej sacred powder. Luang Pho Chi (Wat Krasae Kuhasawan): Khun Paen sacred powder. Luang Pho Khuan (Wat Takian Thong): Somdej sacred powder. Luang Pho Yong (Wat Khao Talat): Yod Khun Phon sacred powder. Luang Pho Kham (Wat Wang Wa): sacred powder. Luang Pho Kho (Wat Chak Mak): scripture powder. Luang Pho Chuan (Wat Mab Kha): sacred powder. Luang Pho Phan (Wat Ban Na): sacred powder. Luang Pho Rai (Wat Tha Ruea): sacred powder. Luang Pho Dam (Wat Pa Sri Mongkol): Phraipong Kuman powder Sacred powders with spiritual potency and a wide variety of herbs: Powder from nine pregnant women; more than 50 types of Phi Kumarn powder made by masters from different regions; powder from 13 female spirits; more than 30 types of sacred-mother spirit powder; Mae Lian incense powder; 40 types of Maha Thewi (great charm) sacred powder; Yan Thong sacred powder; sacred powder from the Golden-Faced Deity tradition; 108 types of natural herbal powder; and Somdej and popularity powders sponsored by several contemporary senior monks, among others. This “First Batch Khun Paen” brings together the essence of Phong Phrai powders associated with master teachers from different eras, including Luang Pu Tim, Luang Pho Tae and Ajarn Pen. It was personally designed and consecrated by Phra Maha Thi. It is truly a sacred object made with the master’s sincere intention, and is also a Buddha amulet said to have powerful effects for popularity, charm and business fortune, as well as the great merit of building a temple and supporting the monastic community.