Product: Luang Pho Kuay Locket
Origin: Luang Pho Kuay Locket_Wat Khositaram. Chai Nat Province. A rare piece as only a small number were produced.
Period: Year 2013 (B.E. 2556)
Enclose casing (Color): Decorative Gold Micron Case with Clear Acrylics Display
Size of Amulet (approx): 22.8 mmW x 32.5mmH x 6.3 mmT
Size of Case (approx): 27.8 mmW x 46.2 mmH x 14.2 mmT
 
Luang Phor Kuay Chutinataro of Wat Kositaram
Luang Phor Kuay Chutinataro was one of Thailand’s most revered monks, widely respected for his profound spiritual discipline, mastery of sacred knowledge, and compassionate service to the community. He was born on November 2, B.E. 2448 (1905) in Ban Kae Village, Sapphaya District, Chainat Province. His parents, Mr. Tui Punson and Mrs. Tuan Dechma, had five children, and Kuay was the youngest. From an early age, he showed remarkable intelligence, devotion, and a natural inclination toward the spiritual path.
 
At the age of six, his parents sent him to study under Luang Phor Kuad at Wat Bankae. There, the young Kuay quickly demonstrated an exceptional memory and a remarkable ability to learn sacred incantations and the Khmer language, which is traditionally used in ancient Buddhist magical texts. Recognizing the boy’s potential, Luang Phor Kuad devoted himself to training him and even predicted that Kuay would one day become a highly respected monk. After Luang Phor Kuad’s passing, Kuay continued his studies at Wat Huaden under Ajahn Dum
 
Although he briefly attended Wat Prao Primary School, family responsibilities required him to return home to assist with farming. Nevertheless, his aspiration to enter the monkhood never diminished. He once told his parents that if he were ordained, he would remain a monk for life. True to his word, he was ordained on July 5, B.E. 2467 (1924), at Wat Bot in Chainat Province. His preceptors included Phra Chainatmuni, Luang Phor Pa, and Phra Ajahn Ring. Upon ordination, he received the monastic name Chutinataro, meaning “one who seeks liberation from worldly attachment.”
 
Among the many sacred traditions associated with Luang Phor Kuay, one of the most mysterious is the ancient manuscript known as the Kru Rang. This sacred book was believed to contain powerful spells and ritual knowledge, including protective incantations and invocations of Mae Thorani, the Earth Goddess. According to tradition, only monks or ascetics possessing great spiritual power could safely open it; ordinary individuals who attempted to do so were believed to risk severe misfortune. Luang Phor Kuay mastered the knowledge contained within the manuscript and carefully copied it to preserve the teachings for future generations of monks. Copies are said to be kept in several temples, including Wat Tatong in Suphanburi and Wat Nong-I-Duke in Chainat.
The origin of the Kru Rang manuscript was itself legendary. In B.E. 2477 (1934), while staying at Wat Nongkam in Chainat to study traditional Thai medicine, a fellow monk informed him of a sacred book hidden inside a hollow tree and guarded by unseen spirits. After performing prayers and making offerings to the guardian spirits, Luang Phor Kuay sought permission to retrieve it. When the signs proved favorable, the manuscript was discovered inside the tree, confirming the belief that the knowledge it contained was meant to be used for the benefit of temples and the wider community.
Throughout his life, Luang Phor Kuay sought guidance from many respected masters in both Buddhist teachings and sacred sciences. He studied protective magic under Luang Phor Puang of Wat Nong Kradone and Luang Phor Kun of Wat Khaokaew, while Luang Phor Doem of Wat Nongpo taught him the creation of sacred knives (mitmor) and talismans (takrut). He also learned traditional Thai medicine from Luang Phor Ken of Wat Dongsetti in Uthai Thani, particularly healing practices such as bone-setting.
In B.E. 2484 (1941), Luang Phor Kuay conducted a large sacred tattooing ceremony (sak yant) at Wat Bankae. Devotees from many regions gathered to receive protective tattoos believed to guard against harm and weapons. In an era with limited transportation and communication, it was said that tens of thousands of people came to seek his blessings. Afterward, he devoted much of his effort to creating sacred amulets, talismans, and ritual objects. His amulets soon gained a reputation for their protective and auspicious powers, and even local outlaws were known to show respect by firing a single shot into the air when passing his temple as a gesture of homage.
 
On September 1, B.E. 2491 (1948), Luang Phor Kuay was appointed abbot of Wat Bankae, later known as Wat Kositaram. During the difficult years surrounding the Second World War, he distributed protective amulets to soldiers and civilians seeking safety from violence and hardship. Many devotees believed that his blessings helped safeguard them during those turbulent times.
 
Beyond his mystical reputation, Luang Phor Kuay was also a dedicated teacher of the Dhamma. His sermons often drew large gatherings, particularly when he recounted the Jataka tales, including the Vessantara Jataka. He was deeply learned in Buddhist doctrine and meditation, combining spiritual wisdom with compassion for the people he served.
 
Luang Phor Kuay’s life embodied the virtues of humility, discipline, and unwavering faith. His sacred amulets, talismans, and teachings remain highly respected today, not merely as objects of mystical power but as enduring symbols of devotion, protection, and the living legacy of a great Buddhist master.