Phra Nang Phaya, also known as the Queen Buddha or the Compassionate Buddha, is one of the five ancient Buddhas . !
Queen Buddha's Efficacy
Nang Phaya is believed to bring success in work, power, wealth, and a good marriage, and is also said to enhance personal charm and authority. Besides being particularly suitable for women to wear, it is even more suitable for leaders, especially female CEOs and female bosses.
Origin of the Queen Buddha
The Queen Buddha, also known as Phra Nang Phaya, is a compassionate Buddha. Phra Nang Phaya was created in Phitsanulok Province between 2090 and 2100 BE (Buddhist Era), making it approximately four to five hundred years old. It is one of the five ancient Buddha statues of Thailand.
First discovered in 2444 BE. This batch of Nang Phaya amulets is made by firing a mixture of pottery, flower powder, and mineral sand. They come in four colors: yellow, red, blue, and black. The shape is an isosceles triangle, with the Buddha in the subduing demon mudra, seated in the earth-touching mudra, with ears reaching to the shoulders. They are made from a mixture of sand, soil, and medicinal materials, and there are six different molds.
These amulets are not only artifacts with a history of over 450 years, but have also been widely worshipped since ancient times. They are considered very compassionate to believers, hence the name "Compassionate Buddha," and are said to have performed miracles such as providing protection and invulnerability to weapons.
In comparison, the best and most expensive Nang Phaya amulets are those from the Phaya Pagoda in Phitsanulok Province, Vietnam. However, the most popular Nang Phaya amulets on the market were made in 2095 BE (1552 AD), more than 450 years ago, during the mid-Ayutthaya period.
Queen Buddha Legend
Legend has it that during the Ayutthaya period, which corresponds to the Yuan Dynasty in China, Queen Chima, the mother of Emperor Somdej Phra Naraesuan of Phitsanulok Province, initiated and commissioned the casting of a batch of amulets while serving as regent. The purpose of these amulets was to distribute them as a reward to the soldiers who had accompanied Emperor Somdej Phra Naraesuan on his campaigns against Burma.
After the distribution was completed, the remaining amulets were buried in the stupa of Wat Phra Phrom, which is now Wat Phra Phrom (Buddha of Success). This temple complex was vast, and a small portion was eventually allocated to build the Nang Phaya amulets in memory of the Queen Mother. At the same time, the Phra Phrom Stupa was built to house the remaining Nang Phaya amulets. These amulets, commissioned by Queen Mother Chhatrapati Shiva and blessed by various high-ranking monks, were named "Nang," representing the maternal line or woman, and "Phaya," meaning royalty, nobility, or grandeur. Therefore, these amulets became known as "Nang Phaya."
During the Yuan Dynasty, the patriarchal system in the Indochina Peninsula was even more pronounced than in China. It was no small feat for Queen Chima, a woman, to rule as regent and successfully maintain a balance with the Yuan Dynasty's aggression. Furthermore, her son, Shunde Bai Na Suan, also successfully inherited the throne under her careful management, a truly remarkable achievement.
At that time, the Yuan Dynasty was called the Queen's Kingdom because of the regency of the Queen. Therefore, the local Chinese called this batch of Buddhist amulets made by the Empress Dowager "Queen Buddha".
