Product: Phra Pidta
Origin: Luang Pu Eiam, Wat Nang Ratchaworawihan.
Material:  Dark Silver material. With Yantra all over the Buddha image.
Period: Unknown
Enclose casing (Color):  N.A.
Size of Amulet (approx): 11 mmW x18.3 mmH x 5 mmT
 
Luang Pu Eiam – The Master Monk of Wat Nang and Wat Konon
Luang Pu Eiam (also known as Chao Khun Theaw or Phra Phawana Koson) was a revered Thai monk with deep knowledge in both Buddhist teachings and sacred arts. He played key roles at two historic temples in Bangkok: Wat Konon and Wat Nang Ratchaworawihan. 
 
A Tale of Two Temples and Two Masters
Wat Konon, located in Bang Wa, Phasi Charoen District (Thonburi side), was once home to Luang Pu Rod—a legendary monk known for his mastery of magic. After being demoted from his ecclesiastical rank, Luang Pu Rod moved to this temple, where he continued his spiritual practice. Upon his death, his devoted disciple, Luang Pu Eiam, became abbot and continued his master’s legacy of creating sacred amulets.
 
Wat Nang Ratchaworawihan, commonly called “Wat Nang,” is an ancient temple dating back to the late Ayutthaya period. Located on the northern bank of Khlong Dan, it was restored during King Rama III’s reign and declared a royal temple. Later, under King Rama V, Luang Pu Eiam was appointed abbot of Wat Nang, a role he held for 27 years until his passing in 1926 at the age of 94.
 
The overlap between these two temples has caused confusion among amulet collectors. Many debate whether certain sacred items originated from Wat Konon or Wat Nang. However, it is now generally accepted that while about 25% of Luang Pu Eiam’s amulets were created at Wat Konon, the majority—approximately 75%—were crafted during his long tenure at Wat Nang.
 
The Life of Luang Pu Eiam
Born on October 5, 1832, in Bang Khun Thian, Luang Pu Eiam was the son of Mr. Thong and Mrs. U. He began studying at Wat Nang in 1844 and ordained at Wat Ratchaoros in 1854. He later became a close disciple of Luang Pu Rod at Wat Nang Nong, absorbing his teacher’s extensive knowledge of sacred arts and magical practices.
When Luang Pu Rod relocated to Wat Konon, Luang Pu Eiam followed. Upon his master’s death, he became abbot there, continuing the tradition of making powerful amulets. In 1898, King Rama V appointed him abbot of Wat Nang. A year later, he was honored with the title “Phra Phawana Koson,” the same ecclesiastical title his teacher once held.
 
Sacred Creations and Legacy
Luang Pu Eiam is renowned for crafting the Phra Pidta Thawarn Yan Yung and Pim Prakob amulets—believed to have first appeared around 1910 at Wat Nang. Earlier amulets made from wood, bronze, and sacred powders were created at Wat Konon and later refined at Wat Nang. These amulets were produced in small batches with great care, akin to the meticulous work of Luang Pho Thap from Wat Thong.
 
Materials used ranged from bronze with silver or gold undertones, lead-tin alloys, to rare cloud-blown alloys and sacred powders. Each amulet was crafted with spiritual intent, often involving ritual chants and specific yantras. Among the most treasured are the Pidta Thawarn Yan Yung, known for their protective powers against danger and harm—comparable in potency to the revered Phra Rae Bang Phai.
 
Due to their rarity and demand, many of these amulets have been widely counterfeited, especially the Wat Nang Yan Yung type. Collectors are advised to be cautious.
 
Luang Pu Eiam created a vast array of amulets over his lifetime, including Phra Kring, Pidta Na Khao Hua, Pidta Pim Khop, and Pidta Sanghati, using diverse materials such as bronze, silver-lead alloys, lacquered powders, and burnt palm leaf ash. While their exact numbers remain unknown, their influence and spiritual value endure among Thai Buddhists and collectors.