Luang Pu Thuad (1582–1682) was a revered Thai Buddhist monk known for his miraculous deeds and spiritual influence. His legacy remains central to Thai religious culture, with many believing in the protective power of amulets bearing his image.
Born in Dee Luang, Sathing Phra District, Songkhla, Thailand, he was said to possess extraordinary wisdom and supernatural abilities from a young age. He traveled extensively, studying Buddhist scriptures and meditating in remote forests. Legends recount his ability to turn seawater into fresh drinking water, cementing his reputation as a holy figure.
His teachings emphasized compassion, mindfulness, and enlightenment. Though he authored no books, his life and teachings endure through oral traditions, temple inscriptions, and religious texts. His influence extends beyond Thailand, with devotees in Malaysia and Singapore also venerating him.
His legacy is most visible through amulets, first created in 1954 by Phra Archan Tim Dharmataro, abbot of Wat Chang Hai. These amulets are believed to provide protection and blessings, with older versions considered highly valuable.
Biographies include Somchai Yosprasert’s Legends and Miracles of Luang Pu Thuad (1998) and Prasert Somchai’s Sacred Amulets of Luang Pu Thuad (2005.)
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Everyone’s speaking all day and all night long. And especially those who vow not to speak: They talk more than anyone else, it’s simply that they don’t make a sound that others can hear.
—Luang Pu Thuad
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