Luang Pu Liew · Phaya Tao Thong · Phaloem · B.E. 2539 · Wat Rai Taeng Thong — Vintage

Golden Turtle (เต่าทองผ่าโหลม / Phaya Tao Thong, Phaloem mold) personally consecrated by the late Luang Pu Liew Pannako (หลวงปู่หลิว ปัญญาโก, B.E. 2448–2543 / 1905–2000) at Wat Rai Taeng Thong, Nakhon Pathom, in B.E. 2539 (1996) — four years before his passing. Copper body, gold-plated turtle-form pendant, pre-mounted with bail. Merit Messenger Certificate of Authenticity No. C001820 (issued 15 May B.E. 2569 / 2026). One piece only · USD $300. What Is the "Phaya Tao Thong" (เต่าทอง) — Golden Turtle Amulet? "Tao" (เต่า) means turtle; "Thong" (ทอง) means gold. Luang Pu Liew was the pioneering Thai Buddhist master who systematically consecrated the "Phaya Tao Ruean" (พญาเต่าเรือน) series starting in B.E. 2516 (1973). His turtle amulets became the definitive Thai wealth-guardian talisman, prized equally by Thai-Buddhist devotees and Southeast Asian Chinese communities (who map the turtle onto the Black Tortoise / Xuanwu, a celestial wealth guardian). "Phaloem" (ผ่าโหลม) designates this specific mold/design variant. Key Facts • Type: Golden Turtle Talisman (เต่าทอง / Phaya Tao Thong) • Mold: Phaloem (ผ่าโหลม) • Material: Copper with gold plating (เนื้อทองแดง) • Temple: Wat Rai Taeng Thong (วัดไร่แตงทอง), Kamphaeng Saen, Nakhon Pathom Province • Consecrated by: Luang Pu Liew Pannako (หลวงปู่หลิว ปัญญาโก, 1905–2000) • Year: B.E. 2539 (C.E. 1996) — 4 years before the master's passing • Mount: Full gold-plated turtle casing with bail — wear-ready • Stock: One piece only About Luang Pu Liew Pannako (หลวงปู่หลิว ปัญญาโก) Born in B.E. 2448 (1905) in Ratchaburi Province, Luang Pu Liew was ordained at age 27 receiving the Dharma name Pannako. He settled at Wat Rai Taeng Thong, Nakhon Pathom, mastering the "Kwai Sik" Turtle Breathing Meditation — once sealed in plastic and buried for 10 days without food or water, surviving on meditative power alone. He launched the iconic Phaya Tao Ruean series in B.E. 2516 (1973) and passed on 4 September B.E. 2543 (2000) at age 95. Today, a 8.5-metre statue of Luang Pu Liew riding a giant turtle stands in his temple's viharn as his living legacy. Blessings of the Phaya Tao Thong • Wealth: Steady, compounding prosperity — the turtle never retreats; neither does fortune • Business: Attracts repeat customers, stabilises income, favoured by entrepreneurs and traders • Debt relief: The Phaya Tao series has a famous "Plod Nee" (ปลดหนี้) tradition of dissolving financial burdens • Protection: Shell-shield aspect wards off jealousy, bad luck, and unseen harm • Longevity: In both Thai Buddhist and Chinese traditions, the turtle is the foremost longevity symbol — Luang Pu Liew himself lived to 95 Note: Amulets are spiritual aids supporting mindful living — not financial guarantees. Wearers are encouraged to observe the Five Precepts. Craftsmanship Details Front: Gold-plated turtle form; central sacred image/yantra; copper base casting; hand-crafted. Back: Dense yantra (ยันต์) inscriptions covering the full surface — sacred geometric script blessed during the consecration ceremony. Size: Medium rounded turtle form; both faces detailed; pre-mounted bail included. Age: 30+ years since consecration (B.E. 2539 / 1996). FAQ Q: Can I still find Luang Pu Liew amulets? A: Luang Pu Liew passed away in B.E. 2543 (2000) at age 95. All his amulets are permanently fixed in supply. This piece comes with Merit Messenger Certificate No. C001820 guaranteeing authenticity. Q: Why is B.E. 2539 significant? A: This batch was consecrated just four years before the master's passing, during the height of his spiritual attainment. Late-period Luang Pu Liew pieces command significant collector premiums. Q: Will the gold plating wear off? A: The copper base is durable. Avoid prolonged water or chemical exposure. Natural patina over time is authentic character, not a defect. Q: How do I verify the certificate? A: Scan the QR code on the Merit Messenger Certificate of Authenticity (No. C001820), issued 15 May B.E. 2569 (2026). Q: Is there more than one available? A: No. One piece only. Once sold, it will be delisted — no restock is possible. About This Piece • Gold-plated turtle casing with bail — ready to wear immediately • Price: USD $300 • Stock: One piece only — no restock • Merit Messenger Certificate of Authenticity No. C001820, QR-verifiable · 10x refund if proven non-authentic Last updated: 2026-05-17 | Compiled by: Merit Messenger Team (Bangkok-based)

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Temple：

Wat Rai Taeng Thong (วัดไร่แตงทอง), Kamphaeng Saen, Nakhon Pathom Province, Thailand

Consecrated By：

Luang Pu Liew Pannako (หลวงปู่หลิว ปัญญาโก, 1905–2000)

Year：

2539

Material：

Copper with gold plating, turtle-form (เนื้อทองแดง)

This Golden Turtle (เต่าทองผ่าโหลม) was consecrated by the legendary Luang Pu Liew Pannako (หลวงปู่หลิว ปัญญาโก, 1905–2000) at Wat Rai Taeng Thong, Nakhon Pathom, in B.E. 2539 (1996) — four years before his passing. A 30-year-old vintage amulet certified by Merit Messenger (No. C001820). One piece; no restock possible. Luang Pu Liew Pannako: Thailand's Turtle Amulet Master Born in 1905 in Ratchaburi Province, Luang Pu Liew was ordained at age 27 receiving the Dharma name Pannako ("Wisdom Light"). He settled at Wat Rai Taeng Thong (วัดไร่แตงทอง), Kamphaeng Saen, Nakhon Pathom, where he mastered the "Kwai Sik" Turtle Breathing Technique — so advanced that he was once sealed in plastic and buried for 10 days without food or water, emerging unharmed. He passed away on 4 September B.E. 2543 (2000) at age 95. An 8.5-metre statue of him riding a giant turtle now stands in his temple's viharn. The Phaya Tao Ruean (พญาเต่าเรือน) Tradition Luang Pu Liew launched his Phaya Tao Ruean ("King Turtle of the Home") series in B.E. 2516 (1973), drawing on turtle-incantation spells from LP Yon of Wat Ban Kong Yai, Ratchaburi. The series blended Southern Theravada consecration rites with a turtle-centred cosmology: the turtle's hard shell as a protection shield, its forward-only movement as a wealth metaphor, and its longevity as a life-blessing. For Thai-Chinese communities across Southeast Asia, the resonance is immediate — the turtle maps onto the Black Tortoise (Xuanwu), the celestial guardian of wealth accumulation. The Consecration of This Piece (B.E. 2539 / 1996) Four years before his passing, Luang Pu Liew — then 91 years old — presided over this turtle-series batch at Wat Rai Taeng Thong. Saisin thread (สายสิญจน์) was wound around the assembled amulets; victory candles (เทียนชัย) were lit; monks chanted Pali protection suttas through the night. The master personally breathed upon and blessed each piece — a direct transmission of over six decades of meditative power (Palang Jit / พลังจิต). When he passed in 2000, this transmission became permanent and irreplaceable. Why This Piece Is Scarce • Luang Pu Liew passed away in B.E. 2543 (2000) — supply of his amulets is permanently fixed • B.E. 2539 (1996) is a late-period piece consecrated at the apex of his attainment — highest collector tier • Surviving pieces with complete, QR-verifiable certificates are rare on the secondary market • This piece carries a full Merit Messenger Certificate (No. C001820) The Merit Messenger Promise Our Bangkok-based team sources each amulet directly from accredited Thai temple channels and vetted collector networks. We reject reproductions and non-provenance items. This piece comes with a Merit Messenger Certificate of Authenticity (No. C001820), issued 15 May B.E. 2569 (2026), QR-verifiable on demand. One piece only. 10x refund if proven non-authentic. Last updated: 2026-05-17 | Compiled by: Merit Messenger Team (Bangkok-based)

Includes Merit Messenger Certificate of Authenticity No. C001820, issued 15 May B.E. 2569 (2026). QR-code verifiable. 10x refund guarantee if proven non-authentic.