Palad Khik - Penis Amulets

[Malthus101]

Thanks guys, very helpful!

Any REAL advice on buying these things.........

Thanking you kindly!goo

There's a guy named: Ajarn Spenser Littlewood, who lives here in Thailand.. He's as close as an expert in these amulets as any one I know..google him. I believe he lives in Nakhon Pathom. not sure.. He has a facebook page and a e-mail address on google. good luck.

Now that IS good advice! Thanks, I'll look him up.

[Malthus101]

I might also add that some of the most expensive Palad Khik can easily reach a price of 500,000 Baht +.at auction....

That's just plain stupid and highlights the commercialism of Buddhism by some temple Abbots which is strange because things like this are more animism.

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Your response pretty much shows a limited knowledge of Thai amulets and there are many people that would strongly disagree with you.not only on a religious basis but also those that enjoy collecting rare antiques. Indeed many amulets can easily fetch 20 million Baht or more, which when you think about it is less than a million US dollars and in comparison with rare antiques and works of art from the US or Europe that is not a large sum.

Yes I mean, people collect postage stamps. One could argue that paying half a million dollars for a rare stamp is stupid, just for a small square of paper with ink on it. You could say, "just go to the post office, you can but 1 for 50 cents AND you can post letters with it!"

Palad Khik are no different - they have histories and are collectable.

A bit like the Japanese Netsuke - carved ornamental weights that used to be used as a counter-weight to the purse of coins Japanese people would carry (or was it tobacco pouches?)

They are very beautiful and intricately carved but serve no purpose now. But still, people will pay a lot of money for the special ones...

[Malthus101]

Do you mean one of these?

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We get them from a relative Monk.

It's a real one ... 100%

BTW ... I think the OP is having a wee gentle pull of our leg with his posts ... ... I'm happy to indulge ... up to a point.

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Hi - yes I do but smaller, keyring sized ones.

don't know how small you want them.

The one in the photo is the size on my 'pinkie' finger.

Hi - yeah a little bit shorter - maybe 2/3 the size of that. The ones I saw were very tiny (but they had bigger ones too)

Thanks.

[thaicbr]

 

 

I might also add that some of the most expensive Palad Khik can easily reach a price of 500,000 Baht +.at auction....

That's just plain stupid and highlights the commercialism of Buddhism by some temple Abbots which is strange because things like this are more animism.

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Your response pretty much shows a limited knowledge of Thai amulets and there are many people that would strongly disagree with you.not only on a religious basis but also those that enjoy collecting rare antiques. Indeed many amulets can easily fetch 20 million Baht or more,  which when you think about it is less than a million US dollars and in comparison with rare antiques and works of art from the US or Europe that is not a large sum.

 

 

Yes I mean, people collect postage stamps. One could argue that paying half a million dollars for a rare stamp is stupid, just for a small square of paper with ink on it. You could say, "just go to the post office, you can but 1 for 50 cents AND you can post letters with it!"

 

Palad Khik are no different - they have histories and are collectable.

 

A bit like the Japanese Netsuke - carved ornamental weights that used to be used as a counter-weight to the purse of coins Japanese people would carry (or was it tobacco pouches?)

 

They are very beautiful and intricately carved but serve no purpose now. But still, people will pay a lot of money for the special ones...

I have no problem people buying things because they think it's beautiful or artistic or rare. But many buyers of amulets etc are buying because of what power they are said to possess. That's the stupid part. Wasn't it the last commander of the Thai army down south that stated he had commissioned amulets to keep the troops safe!

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[Malthus101]

I have no problem people buying things because they think it's beautiful or artistic or rare. But many buyers of amulets etc are buying because of what power they are said to possess. That's the stupid part. Wasn't it the last commander of the Thai army down south that stated he had commissioned amulets to keep the troops safe!

Yeah or that CEO recently who crashed his Lamborghini and said it was his amulet that saved his life.

[monkey4u]

Thanks guys, very helpful!

Any REAL advice on buying these things.........

Thanking you kindly!

What advice are you after?

Firstly I have to ask why do you want a palad khik you are aware of the history and reason behind them?

As with any Amulet they are not ours to buy or sell its considered very bad to use these words instead we simply 'rent' them.

You need to know the Monk that made it before you can gauge if the rental price is right. 5k is about 4900THB too much for a copy and a fraction of the cost of a sort after one.

Renting direct from a Temple is certainly the easiest way to ensure authenticity. Walking in blind will almost certainly guarantee getting ripped off.

Spotting fake from real is incredibly difficult. I have spent time here ordained as a Monk and have been taught about Amulets by a Thai friend with 40 years of experience but would consider my knowledge about them slightly above ignorant.........

Why would I want to rent a dick? I'm silly enough playing with my own one

[Para]

I have no problem people buying things because they think it's beautiful or artistic or rare. But many buyers of amulets etc are buying because of what power they are said to possess. That's the stupid part. Wasn't it the last commander of the Thai army down south that stated he had commissioned amulets to keep the troops safe!

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Thaicbr you will find that all Thai's rent Amulets purely on the power there are said to contain its only the tourists that would ever rent for their artistic design.

Before all Thai wars the reigning King has commissioned Amulets for the army for protection going back 800+ years.

[Para]

Yeah or that CEO recently who crashed his Lamborghini and said it was his amulet that saved his life.

The problem is @Malthus101 we are talking about the unknown here something that is pretty much impossible to prove and is often considered laughable or plain hocus pocus to people that don't not believe in their power. Whilst the 'power' is always attributed to the Monk that made/blessed them doesn't mean all Buddhists agree with the claims made about Amulets.Most non-Thai and even some Thai Buddhists would still dismiss the claims of power and fortune that is attached to the them.

On the other hand if you choose to believe and have absolute faith then isn't anything possible?

BTW Its been claimed Jackie Chan rented the most desired Amulet ever made a Somdej Toh Pim Yai Wat Rakang for a reported 50,000,000 THB. A fair bit of change for something made of chalk and bits of rice measuring 23mm x 32mm wouldn't you say!

[Malthus101]

Yeah or that CEO recently who crashed his Lamborghini and said it was his amulet that saved his life.

The problem is @Malthus101 we are talking about the unknown here something that is pretty much impossible to prove and is often considered laughable or plain hocus pocus to people that don't not believe in their power. Whilst the 'power' is always attributed to the Monk that made/blessed them doesn't mean all Buddhists agree with the claims made about Amulets.Most non-Thai and even some Thai Buddhists would still dismiss the claims of power and fortune that is attached to the them.

On the other hand if you choose to believe and have absolute faith then isn't anything possible?

BTW Its been claimed Jackie Chan rented the most desired Amulet ever made a Somdej Toh Pim Yai Wat Rakang for a reported 50,000,000 THB. A fair bit of change for something made of chalk and bits of rice measuring 23mm x 32mm wouldn't you say!

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So, these Palid Khik I saw... although not 50,000,000, only 6,500 in comparison (!) should I still expect to know a bit of history behind them? Or do you think they are just being sold as ornaments? (and if so, what justifies 6,500 for one?)

Thanks.

[Para]

So, these Palid Khik I saw... although not 50,000,000, only 6,500 in comparison (!) should I still expect to know a bit of history behind them? Or do you think they are just being sold as ornaments? (and if so, what justifies 6,500 for one?)

Thanks.

Kinda have to be careful on what I say in a non Buddhist/Amulet forum as I have been jumped on before by people that dont believe.

I personally believe the Amulet chooses you it doesn't get picked by you. I will happily explain off line!

At the end of the day its how you feel when you hold the Amulet. If you feel nothing then its not for you but if you are lucky you will feel something and trust me you will know when it happens. The advantage of a Palad Khik is they don't have to be looked after the same as a typical Amulet and can be carried anywhere on the body whereas a Amulet with a Buddha image on can never be carried in your pocket or worn below the waist. Like most Thai's keep mine on my keyring.

Curious how on earth you decided upon a Palad I have never seen another Farrang with one!

[ROEY]

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[Malthus101]

So, these Palid Khik I saw... although not 50,000,000, only 6,500 in comparison (!) should I still expect to know a bit of history behind them? Or do you think they are just being sold as ornaments? (and if so, what justifies 6,500 for one?)

Thanks.

Kinda have to be careful on what I say in a non Buddhist/Amulet forum as I have been jumped on before by people that dont believe.

I personally believe the Amulet chooses you it doesn't get picked by you. I will happily explain off line!

At the end of the day its how you feel when you hold the Amulet. If you feel nothing then its not for you but if you are lucky you will feel something and trust me you will know when it happens. The advantage of a Palad Khik is they don't have to be looked after the same as a typical Amulet and can be carried anywhere on the body whereas a Amulet with a Buddha image on can never be carried in your pocket or worn below the waist. Like most Thai's keep mine on my keyring.

Curious how on earth you decided upon a Palad I have never seen another Farrang with one!

That's interesting - I had in mind finding a small one, made of dark wood about 1.5 inches long. That is what I imagined.

Then one day I decided to go to River City to look for Hill Tribe jewellery. I couldn't really find any, they don't really sell it.

I looked on all floors but one shop in particular drew me in on the 3rd floor. The shop I have described. This shop had some silver jewellery from the hill tribes but what really caught my eye were the Palid Khik. I looked at them and there were dark wood and also bone ones of all different sizes.

They had one just as I imagined.

I was asking the cost (and was surprised by how high it was at the time) - the lady pointed one out to me that she thought was the best - a small dark wood one about 1.5 inches long - just as I had imagined!

Maybe THAT is the one I should rent!

Trouble is, I was also drawn to the small bone ones.... Maybe I should go back and see again. See what I feel.

[Malthus101]

And yes, I want one to carry on my keyring - these ones all had silver rings at the top to fit to a necklace or keyring....

[rubberduck]

You may well wish to visit my website http://www.paladkhik.com that will provide you a lot of background information and maybe even help you make an informed decision.

$395 for a tiny piece of a tree ? Monk(ey) business, making money out of simpleminded people's superstitioness is as bad as black magic how dare you. 'Fake' / 'real' / 'antique' my @ss they are as 'real' as superstitioness is based on facts. Farangs should be wiser because they are educated.

OP: If you love a small wooden penis get a nice chunk of wood and a sharp knife and mind your fingers, the one you cut yourself will be the best one ever !

[Para]

I looked on all floors but one shop in particular drew me in on the 3rd floor. The shop I have described. This shop had some silver jewellery from the hill tribes but what really caught my eye were the Palid Khik. I looked at them and there were dark wood and also bone ones of all different sizes.

They had one just as I imagined.

I was asking the cost (and was surprised by how high it was at the time) - the lady pointed one out to me that she thought was the best - a small dark wood one about 1.5 inches long - just as I had imagined!

Maybe THAT is the one I should rent!

Trouble is, I was also drawn to the small bone ones.... Maybe I should go back and see again. See what I feel.

Now you understand what I mean when I say you don't choose it chooses you........

[Para]

$395 for a tiny piece of a tree ? Monk(ey) business, making money out of simpleminded people's superstitioness is as bad as black magic how dare you. 'Fake' / 'real' / 'antique' my @ss they are as 'real' as superstitioness is based on facts. Farangs should be wiser because they are educated.

OP: If you love a small wooden penis get a nice chunk of wood and a sharp knife and mind your fingers, the one you cut yourself will be the best one ever !

An ignorant man ages like an ox. His flesh may increase, but not his understanding.

A fool who recognises his own ignorance is thereby in fact a wise man, but a fool who considers himself wise -- that is what one really calls a fool.

- The Buddha.

[toybits]

That was because the Palad Khik was more reliable that the GT200.

I have no problem people buying things because they think it's beautiful or artistic or rare. But many buyers of amulets etc are buying because of what power they are said to possess. That's the stupid part. Wasn't it the last commander of the Thai army down south that stated he had commissioned amulets to keep the troops safe!

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[ThaiStik]

The Thai EOD commissioned an LP Thuad amulet for soldiers serving in the south...I'd love one of those, but the 'landlords' online are trying to charge excessive rent for them...