Monk Challenges Claims of Sacred Amulet’s Supernatural Powers

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A recent online controversy has erupted over claims surrounding the "Maha Chakraphat Meditation Amulet," purportedly created using a recipe from revered monks Luang Pu Du Phromma Phanyo and Luang Ta Ma of Wat Tham Muang Na in Chiang Mai.

 

The amulet is claimed to protect against nuclear radiation and diseases, sparking widespread criticism on social media.

 

Today (21 November 2024), reporters sought insights from Phra Payom Kalayano, the abbot of Wat Suan Kaew, on the matter.

 

Phra Payom criticised the exaggerated claims, calling them a misuse of people's faith for monetary gain. He noted that attaching such supernatural attributes to sacred objects strays from Buddhist principles and instead fuels superstition and ignorance.

“This is a deceitful practice that exploits people's beliefs,” Phra Payom said. “True Buddhism encourages relieving suffering, not indulging in baseless claims that mislead and burden people's minds.”

 

He added that if these amulets truly brought peace, reduced crime, and fostered moral discipline, they would deserve recognition as tools for promoting good values. However, without such results, they remain mere instruments of deceit for financial gain.

 

Phra Payom challenged the creators to prove the amulet’s efficacy by reducing societal delusions and restoring clarity to people's beliefs. “If they can do that, they’d be hailed as geniuses. Otherwise, it’s nothing but a disgraceful scam,” he stated, reported Amarin TV.

 

In a final remark, Phra Payom cautioned the public against falling victim to such schemes. “If someone tries to sell you these claims, just tell them, ‘I’m not gullible, thank you very much!’”

 

-- 2024-11-22

 

 

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4 hours ago, webfact said:

Picture courtesy: AMARIN TV

 

A recent online controversy has erupted over claims surrounding the "Maha Chakraphat Meditation Amulet," purportedly created using a recipe from revered monks Luang Pu Du Phromma Phanyo and Luang Ta Ma of Wat Tham Muang Na in Chiang Mai.

 

The amulet is claimed to protect against nuclear radiation and diseases, sparking widespread criticism on social media.

 

Today (21 November 2024), reporters sought insights from Phra Payom Kalayano, the abbot of Wat Suan Kaew, on the matter.

 

Phra Payom criticised the exaggerated claims, calling them a misuse of people's faith for monetary gain. He noted that attaching such supernatural attributes to sacred objects strays from Buddhist principles and instead fuels superstition and ignorance.

 

“This is a deceitful practice that exploits people's beliefs,” Phra Payom said. “True Buddhism encourages relieving suffering, not indulging in baseless claims that mislead and burden people's minds.”

 

He added that if these amulets truly brought peace, reduced crime, and fostered moral discipline, they would deserve recognition as tools for promoting good values. However, without such results, they remain mere instruments of deceit for financial gain.

 

Phra Payom challenged the creators to prove the amulet’s efficacy by reducing societal delusions and restoring clarity to people's beliefs. “If they can do that, they’d be hailed as geniuses. Otherwise, it’s nothing but a disgraceful scam,” he stated, reported Amarin TV.

 

In a final remark, Phra Payom cautioned the public against falling victim to such schemes. “If someone tries to sell you these claims, just tell them, ‘I’m not gullible, thank you very much!’”

 

-- 2024-11-22

 

 

There is no supernatural power at all. Good Monk, partly.