Legend of the Relic Master: Luang Pu Nam หลวงปู่นาม
Relic temple: Wat Noi Chomphu วัดน้อยชมพู temple name
Relic dimensions: 3cm wide x 5cm long x 1.8cm thick
Relic Introduction:
Master-disciple introduction
He was born on May 18, 2466 BE (Buddhist Era). At the age of 21, he was formally ordained as a monk and studied Buddhism at Wat Bangklan for four years. Afterwards, he went to Wat Noi Chomphu to practice and studied under many high-ranking monks in Suphan Buri province, including Luang Phor Mun, Luang Phor Mui, and Luang Phor Khan. He also studied at Wat Makhamthao to master different methods of LP Sook, and furthered his studies at Wat Rakhang, becoming a fellow disciple with the current abbot, Chao Khun Tien. Chao Khun Tien always respectfully addresses Luang Phor Nam as "Long Phi" whenever he sees him.
When creating amulets, Luang Phor Nam usually held his own ceremonies. Although these ceremonies might not be grand, each blessing process was performed with utmost care and attention. The master firmly believed that one should be wholeheartedly devoted when creating amulets; otherwise, it would be a deception of the devotees, and such an attitude would be irresponsible.
In his youth, the master developed an incorrigible bad habit: chanting mantras to bless amulets when bored. He first began making amulets in 2546 BE (Buddhist Era). Before that, there were no special forms or large-scale ceremonies for devotees to acquire his amulets. Therefore, it is unknown how long the sacred objects from that time underwent before they were available for devotees to acquire.
There's another interesting story. When the master was young, he made a batch of lead amulets depicting the Ten Directions Buddhas. However, considering his youth, he wasn't sure if these sacred objects had been fully blessed. To ensure these energetic amulets could be obtained by devotees, he entrusted them to Luang Phor Chuan for further blessing. However, Luang Phor Chuan was astonished upon opening the amulets, saying he could no longer infuse them with his own energy, as they were already brimming with sufficient power. Luang Phor Nam was still uneasy, so he entrusted the amulets to Luang Phor Dee for further blessing. Luang Phor Dee picked up one of the amulets, placed it in his palm, clasped his hands together, bowed to Luang Phor Nam, and said that these amulets could now rotate.
It's worth mentioning that those who knew LP Nam knew him as a taciturn and revered monk. He didn't talk much, didn't joke around, and spoke concisely and forcefully. Since becoming the abbot of Wat Noi Chom Phu, LP Nam continuously expanded the temple and established a school to help impoverished students. His compassion was widely respected by the local devotees.
On his 92nd birthday in Buddhist Era 2556, local people came to celebrate, forming a grand procession that circled the temple before climbing to the second-floor corridor. This scene vividly demonstrates LP Nam's status in the hearts of devotees in Suphan Buri province. In Suphan Buri, everyone speaks highly of LP Nam.
