Rian Gao Sangkarach Gao Rachagarn Suwannabhumi Witayalai Commemorative Coin:
A Thai Royal Amulet of Historical Importance.
Luang Por Mui of Wat Don Rai
The Rian Gao Sangkarach Gao Rachagarn Suwannabhumi Witayalai coin is a highly sacred and revered Thai amulet of national and historic importance. Commissioned by Luang Por Plueang of Wat Suwannabhumi, this coin features nine high Sangha monks and the first nine kings of the Chakri Dynasty. Luang Por Plueang invited the great Luang Por Mui of Wat Don Rai and various other masters of the time to assist in the empowerment of the amulets.
The Royal Figures Depicted on the Coin
On one face of the coin;
The nine kings of the Chakri Dynasty are featured. They are:
Pra Jao Prohm Maharach
Pra Jao Meng Rai Maharach
Por Khun Ramkamhaeng Maharach
Pra Jao U-Tong Maharach
Pra Naresuan Maharach
Pra Narai Maharach
Pra Jao Thaksin Maharach
Pra Putta Yord fa Jula Loke Maharach
Pra Bpiyamaharach
On the other side of the coin, the nine Sangkaracha monks are depicted. They are:
Somdej Pra Sangkarach (Sukh Gai Thuean)
Somdej Pra Maha Samana Jao Grom Pra Bparamānuchit Chinoros
Somdej Pra Maha Samana Jao Grom Prayābovoresariyālonkorn
Somdej Pra Maha Samana Jao Grom Pra Yaw Chinayānawārōros
Somdej Pra Sangkarach Jao Pra Jao Vorawongs Ter
Somdej Pra Sangkarach (Pae)
Somdej Pra Sangkarach Jao Grom Luang Vachirayānawongs
Somdej Pra Sangkarach (Plod)
Somdej Pra Sangkarach (Yoo).
Purpose of the Creation of the Amulet
The purpose of creating this amulet was to commemorate the building of the Roeng Rien Suwannabhumi Witayalai Dhamma College for teaching the Pariyatti Dhamma to Buddhist monks. The amulets were released in the year 2505 BE and were handed out to devotees for a mere 2 Baht donation. This led to the amulet being known as the ‘Pra Sorng Baht’, meaning ‘2 Baht Buddha’.
The Buddha Abhiseka Ceremony included the presence of the following Master Monks:
Somdej Sangkarach Pha (Wat Pra Chetupol)
Tan Jao Khun Sawai (Wat Ban Krang)
Luang Por Plueang (Wat Suwannabhumi)
Luang Por Mui (Wat Don Rai)
Luang Por Dam (Wat Nor)
Luang Por Dtaem (Wat Pra Loi)
Luang Por Ort (Wat Sala Khaw)
Luang Phu To, of Wat Lard Tarn.
