History of Phra Pidta Thai Buddha Monk Amulet
History of Phra Pidta Thai Buddha Monk Amulet
Phra PidTa Thai Buddha Amulet (Close the eyes Buddha) is highly popular among Buddhists which is known As 'Phra Pid Ta'.
Phra Pidta is a representation of a venerable monk well known for deep samadhi meditation (absorption) during Siddhartha Buddha’s time more than 2,550 years ago.
His hands over the eyes symbolizes a blocking out of the outside world during intense Sammabart meditation. This is jhana level meditation which can also cross-over into Abhinna. Abhinna are supernatural experiences which people meditating in the fourth Jhana can sometimes attain. The Pidta style amulet with a monk sitting in full or half-lotus position and with his hands covering his eyes and face is a style that has become very popular among Thai Buddhists.
"Have you ever sat very quietly with closed eyes and watched the movement of your own thinking? -- just to see what your thoughts are, what your feelings are."
The Phra Pidta hides its eyes that opposite the Evil Eye Ring. Meaning of Close the Eyes Buddha is when we stop concerning, asking and caring something, nobody can do any bad things to you. Yet, there are said to be many benefits of the amulets including good luck, increase their wealth and protection from harm of all sorts.
"Close your eyes to feel deeply the calmness and serenity of the mind. You can always close your eyes to the truth and you can be sure that the truth will in no way take this into consideration. Sometime you wll see your inner-self by close your eyes and feel. Some situation you can found a way to see in the dark just close your eyes."
Phra PidTa Thai Buddha Amulet (Close the eyes Buddha) is highly popular among Buddhists which is known As 'Phra Pid Ta'.
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| Phra Pidta Amulet (*Credit : source) |
Phra Pidta Amulet consists of "Phra" means monk, "Pidta" means eyes closed. This amulet is a symbol of the deepest meditation, in which one is closed off to all external influences and sees with the internal eye only.
Phra Pidta is a representation of a venerable monk well known for deep samadhi meditation (absorption) during Siddhartha Buddha’s time more than 2,550 years ago.
His hands over the eyes symbolizes a blocking out of the outside world during intense Sammabart meditation. This is jhana level meditation which can also cross-over into Abhinna. Abhinna are supernatural experiences which people meditating in the fourth Jhana can sometimes attain. The Pidta style amulet with a monk sitting in full or half-lotus position and with his hands covering his eyes and face is a style that has become very popular among Thai Buddhists.
"Have you ever sat very quietly with closed eyes and watched the movement of your own thinking? -- just to see what your thoughts are, what your feelings are."
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| Evil Eye Ring |
The Phra Pidta hides its eyes that opposite the Evil Eye Ring. Meaning of Close the Eyes Buddha is when we stop concerning, asking and caring something, nobody can do any bad things to you. Yet, there are said to be many benefits of the amulets including good luck, increase their wealth and protection from harm of all sorts.
"Close your eyes to feel deeply the calmness and serenity of the mind. You can always close your eyes to the truth and you can be sure that the truth will in no way take this into consideration. Sometime you wll see your inner-self by close your eyes and feel. Some situation you can found a way to see in the dark just close your eyes."
