A Kruba Boonchum blessing you wear on your hand: the Kruba Boonchum (ครูบาบุญชุ่ม) "Heavenly Eye" ring (แหวนดวงตาสวรรค์), second batch, issued in B.E. 2539 (1996) in solid silver (เนื้อเงิน), registered by the association to Wat Phra That Don Rueang (วัดพระธาตุดอนเรือง) in Shan State, Myanmar. The bezel is a lotus opening in layers, cradling an eye with a tiny seated Buddha at its centre; both shoulders are carved with scrollwork, and the silver carries nearly thirty years of natural tone. It measures about size 18 on a ring mandrel (inner circumference roughly 58 mm). Certified by the Thai Buddha Image Admiration Association, formal card No. KR00587, barcode GJ10-2257B, with a QR code. One ring only; it is held by a partner supplier, so please submit a request and we confirm availability by email within 24 hours.
What is the Kruba Boonchum Heavenly Eye ring, second batch (Waen Duang Ta Sawan Kruba Boonchum Run 2)?
"แหวน" means ring and "ดวงตาสวรรค์" means "heavenly eye". Kruba Boonchum (ครูบาบุญชุ่ม) is a revered monk of the northern Lanna tradition with a following across northern Thailand, the Shan State of Myanmar and Laos. In local belief the heavenly eye stands for all-seeing wisdom and the protection of the Dhamma, and the lotus for purity; cast together on a ring, they make a protective piece you can wear every day.
The association's certificate records it as "แหวนดวงตาสวรรค์ครูบาบุญชุ่ม รุ่น 2 เนื้อเงิน พ.ศ. 2539": Kruba Boonchum Heavenly Eye ring, second batch, silver, B.E. 2539, from "วัดพระธาตุดอนเรือง รัฐฉาน" in Myanmar (สาธารณรัฐแห่งสหภาพเมียนมาร์).
Key facts
- Type: blessed ring (แหวน / Waen) with a lotus-and-eye bezel
- Batch: second batch (รุ่น 2 / Run 2)
- Material: silver (เนื้อเงิน / Nuea Ngern), as stated on the certificate
- Master: Kruba Boonchum (ครูบาบุญชุ่ม)
- Temple: Wat Phra That Don Rueang (วัดพระธาตุดอนเรือง), Shan State, Myanmar
- Year: B.E. 2539 (1996)
- Size: about 18 on a ring mandrel (inner circumference roughly 58 mm)
- Certification: Thai Buddha Image Admiration Association formal certificate (บัตรรับรองพระแท้), No. KR00587, barcode GJ10-2257B, issued 6 October B.E. 2569 (2026), with QR code
- Stock: one ring only, held by a partner supplier
Who is Kruba Boonchum?
Kruba Boonchum was born in B.E. 2507 (1964) and is one of the most revered meditation monks of the Lanna tradition today. "Kruba" (ครูบา) is the northern Thai title of respect for monks of deep virtue. He is known for long meditation retreats and ascetic practice, with large followings in northern Thailand, the Shan State, Laos and Yunnan, and his blessed items circulate widely across the north. According to the supplier, this ring was blessed at length and given mainly to close disciples, and today only small numbers circulate, mostly around Chiang Rai.
Blessings
- Wisdom: the heavenly eye stands for insight and clear judgement
- Protection: the Dhamma's protection, traditionally worn to ward off harm and cleanse body and mind
- Prosperity: northern devotees regard the lotus eye as a sign of merit and wealth
- Safety: everyday protection at home and on the road
Please note: a blessed item supports your own efforts and intentions; it does not guarantee any outcome. Keeping the Five Precepts is traditionally encouraged.
Craftsmanship
The domed oval bezel is a lotus opening in layers, the gaps between petals filled with fine granulation; at its heart lies an eye shape with a tiny seated Buddha inside. Both shoulders are carved with scrolling leaves and flowers, the inner band is plain, and the silver shows natural tone and wear. One photo shows the ring on a mandrel at about size 18 (inner circumference roughly 58 mm) for reference.
FAQ
Q: How do I know it is silver and the second batch?
A: The Thai Buddha Image Admiration Association formal certificate reads "แหวนดวงตาสวรรค์ครูบาบุญชุ่ม รุ่น 2 เนื้อเงิน พ.ศ. 2539": "รุ่น 2" is the second batch and "เนื้อเงิน" is silver. It is No. KR00587, barcode GJ10-2257B, issued 6 October B.E. 2569 (2026), with a QR code for verification.
Q: Why is the temple in Myanmar?
A: Kruba Boonchum has long taught along the Thai-Myanmar border, and the certificate registers the issuing temple as วัดพระธาตุดอนเรือง in Shan State. Northern Thailand and the Shan State share the Lanna-Tai culture, and his blessed items circulate in both.
Q: Can it be resized?
A: Resizing an old silver ring alters its original state and its collector value, so we do not recommend it. This ring is about size 18 (inner circumference roughly 58 mm); please measure your finger before ordering.
Q: The silver has darkened. What should I do?
A: Darkening is normal oxidation and part of its age. Do not soak it in silver dip; a soft cloth is enough.
Q: Who is it suited to?
A: Anyone who wants everyday protection, managers and business people who value clear judgement, and collectors of Kruba Boonchum and northern Lanna pieces.
Q: Why do I request first and pay later?
A: This piece is held by a partner supplier rather than in our Bangkok stock. So that nobody pays for a piece that has already gone, we confirm with the supplier first and reply by email within 24 hours. If it is available, the email includes a payment link valid for 24 hours. Submitting a request costs nothing.
About this piece
- Includes: the silver ring and the Thai Buddha Image Admiration Association formal certificate (No. KR00587)
- Size: about 18 (inner circumference roughly 58 mm)
- Price: ฿8,000
- Stock: one ring only
- How to buy: submit a request on this page; pay through the emailed link once availability is confirmed
Last updated: 2026-10-30 | Merit Messenger team (Bangkok-based)
