Luang Phor Kasem Khemako (หลวงพ่อเกษม เขมโก) Phra Pidta on a lotus base; according to the supplier it was made in B.E. 2538 (1995). Luang Phor Kasem was the ascetic master of Lampang in northern Thailand who spent his life meditating in cemeteries, and his amulets are deeply respected by Thai collectors. This is a small silver-toned metal piece: on the front the figure covers its face with its hands and sits on a lotus throne above a line of Thai script; the back shows the gourd-shaped outline of the body with a spiral "อุ" symbol at its centre above the lotus base. Small and neat, it suits anyone. Judged genuine by the Thai Buddha Image Admiration Association, No. 05859; the formal certificate is included. Mounted in a gold case (listed by the supplier as solid gold). One piece 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 Luang Phor Kasem lotus-base Phra Pidta (Phra Pidta Luang Phor Kasem Than Bua)?
A Phra Pidta (พระปิดตา), the "covered-face" amulet, shows a figure hiding its face with its hands to close the senses to outside harm. In Thailand it is worn to ward off danger, keep trouble away and hold on to wealth. The lotus stands for purity and Buddha-nature, and Thai Buddha images and deities are commonly set on lotus thrones; a lotus-base Phra Pidta brings the two together.
Luang Phor Kasem Khemako (หลวงพ่อเกษม เขมโก) is revered for his strict ascetic practice. The association's receipt for this piece names it "ลพ.เกษม"; according to the supplier it is a lotus-base Phra Pidta from B.E. 2538.
Key facts
- Type: Phra Pidta on a lotus base (พระปิดตา ฐานบัว)
- Material: silver-toned metal (the receipt does not state the alloy)
- Master: Luang Phor Kasem Khemako (หลวงพ่อเกษม เขมโก), Lampang, northern Thailand
- Year: B.E. 2538 (1995), according to the supplier
- Certification: judged genuine (แท้) by the Thai Buddha Image Admiration Association, No. 05859, barcode GJ10-5CF68, dated 20 October B.E. 2569 (2026); the formal certificate is included
- Case: gold case (listed by the supplier as solid gold)
- Stock: one piece only, held by a partner supplier
Who was Luang Phor Kasem?
Luang Phor Kasem came from the "Na Lampang" family of Lampang's former ruling house. After ordaining he chose the hardest ascetic path, meditating for years in the open at a Lampang cemetery (สุสานไตรลักษณ์) and living with almost nothing. He is revered across northern Thailand and the whole country, and his amulets, known for protection and kindness towards others, have long been respected by Thai collectors.
Blessings
- Protection from danger: the core purpose of a Phra Pidta
- Warding off trouble: keeping gossip and ill-intentioned people away
- Calm mind: the lotus stands for purity and helps settle a restless mind
- Goodwill and wealth: traditionally also worn for popularity and to keep earned income
Please note: an amulet supports your own efforts and intentions; it does not guarantee any outcome. Keeping the Five Precepts is traditionally encouraged.
Craftsmanship
A small, finely finished silver-toned metal piece. On the front the figure covers its face with both hands and sits cross-legged on a two-tier lotus throne, with a line of Thai script below. The back shows the outline of the figure with a spiral "อุ" symbol at its centre above the lotus base and scrollwork. It is mounted in a gold case with an engraved frame and a bail; the supplier lists the case as solid gold.
FAQ
Q: What is the yellow card in the photos, and which certificate will I receive?
A: The yellow card is the Thai Buddha Image Admiration Association's receipt, issued on the spot once a piece is judged genuine; the formal certificate is collected on the Thursday a week later. This receipt is No. 05859, names the piece "ลพ.เกษม" (Luang Phor Kasem), has "แท้" (genuine) ticked and "มีซ่อม" (repaired) unticked, and is dated 20 October B.E. 2569 (2026); the box label also reads 05859 with barcode GJ10-5CF68. You receive the formal certificate with the amulet.
Q: How is a lotus-base Phra Pidta different from an ordinary one?
A: The meaning of the covered face is the same; the lotus adds the symbolism of purity and Buddha-nature, traditionally associated with a calm and settled mind.
Q: Can I wear it every day?
A: Yes, it is cased. Avoid knocks against hard objects and do not use cleaning products.
Q: Who is it suited to?
A: Anyone who wants to keep trouble and ill-intentioned people away, people under pressure at work who want a steadier mind, frequent travellers, and collectors of Luang Phor Kasem's amulets.
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 amulet in a gold case (listed by the supplier as solid gold) and the Thai Buddha Image Admiration Association formal certificate (No. 05859)
- Price: ฿24,000
- Stock: one piece 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)
