Buddhist amulets are a type of talisman that is used to create a protective shield against evil. They are usually worn as necklaces or bracelets.
Buddhist amulets have been around since the beginning of Buddhism. In Thailand, where Buddhism is the main religion, it forms an important part of Thai culture and society. Buddhist amulets are often given as gifts from one Buddhist person to another.
Buddhist amulets are a traditional form of protection from illness, accidents, and bad luck. They consist of a string of beads with a small object at the end.
Buddhist amulets have been used for spiritual protection since the time of the Buddha. The amulet's purpose is to protect its wearer from harm or misfortune. Amulet's can be found in many different styles and shapes as well as made from different materials such as gold, silver, coins, gemstones, wood, bone and animal skin.
The end bead on an amulet is often ornately designed to reflect the person's faith or what they hope to achieve with their amulet - to attract love or money for example.
Buddhists believe that some amulets, called Mercy Charms, can bring protection and good luck. Lucky Fortunes are also used to bring good fortune to the wearer. Protection amulets prevent bad luck or harm from coming into your life. Invincibility amulets safeguard the wearer from any person who might try to hurt them. Anti Black Magic amulets protect against people who try to cast evil spells on you by removing their power
The most popular amulet in Thailand is a of course the Pra Somdej, but also all Buddhists around the world wear and use Rosary beads; In Japan, these beads are placed in a Buddhist’s left hand and rubbed against the right hand while chanting a single-syllable mantra known as “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo”. But Thai Buddhists prefer 'Buddho' or 'Na Mo Puttaaya'. Thai Buddhists believe in magic, and use Rosaries to chant 'Kata' Incantations, to invoke magic spells, mostly recited in Pali Sanskrit and Khmer Sanskrit.
They wear charms for protection against black magic, wear amulets to increase their luck, while some believe that they can be invincible if they have a special amulet.
Mercy Charms are often used to get things done. People also use them when they are in need of help from someone, for example when they are trying to get a promotion at work or want to avoid being arrested.
Lucky Fortunes are usually given out by monks who want to bless good fortune for you and make you happy all year long. These amulets can also be passed down from generation to generation.
Protection amulets are worn mainly by people who work in dangerous jobs or live in troubled areas where there is a high crime rate for example
Thailand is one of the most popular travel destinations for tourists. It is also home to the largest Buddhist population in the world, with over 95% of Thai people being followers.
Buddhist monks are revered by Thai people because they are seen as symbols of purity and holiness. They are often approached for help with problems that range from simple to quite serious.
This can be done in person or through spirit writing, which is a form of magical writing that only the monk can read.
Mercy charms are not considered part of traditional Buddhist beliefs but they have been around for centuries and continue to be given out by monks today. Some believe these charms are made from sacred threads that have been tied during worship ceremonies or were blessed by a monk themselves.
