Luang Pu Maha Sila (หลวงปู่ศิลา) Phra Khun Paen Phaya Pla Lai Phueak (พระขุนแผนพญาปลาไหลเผือก, "King of the White Eel"), made at Wat Phra That Muen Hin, Kalasin, in B.E. 2565 (2022): sacred powder (เนื้อผง) with a copper takrut set on each side of the Buddha (ตะกรุดทองแดงคู่). The front shows the Buddha seated beneath a roofed arch in the familiar Khun Paen layout; the back shows a coiled white eel above the words "พญาปลาไหลเผือก", with a dab of red sacred material at its centre. An eel slips free of any grip, so in Thai belief it stands for getting out of trouble and getting on with everyone, and this batch is worn for goodwill and wealth. Certified by the Thai Buddha Image Admiration Association, formal card No. P03919 with a QR code. Sold uncased. 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 Pu Maha Sila Phaya Pla Lai Phueak Khun Paen?
Phra Khun Paen (พระขุนแผน) is named after Khun Paen, the handsome, brave and much-loved general of Thai folk legend, so Khun Paen amulets are worn above all for charm and popularity. This batch was issued by Luang Pu Sila (หลวงปู่ศิลา), widely known as Luang Pu Maha Sila, of Kalasin, and instead of the usual inscription its back carries the "King of the White Eel" (พญาปลาไหลเผือก / Phaya Pla Lai Phueak).
An eel is slippery and hard to hold, so Thai people use it as a symbol of slipping out of difficulty and moving easily among people; eel amulets are worn for goodwill, clearing obstacles and wealth. Thai folk belief also holds the white eel to be the incarnation of a sacred creature, which is why some people avoid eating eels or release them to make merit. According to the supplier, the front follows the Luang Pho Tim Khun Paen mold, while the back uses the eel yant from Luang Pu Maha Sila's own texts.
Key facts
- Type: Phra Khun Paen (พระขุนแผน) with a white eel (พญาปลาไหลเผือก) on the back
- Material: sacred powder (เนื้อผง / Nuea Phong) with twin copper takrut (ตะกรุดทองแดงคู่) on the front
- Temple: Wat Phra That Muen Hin (วัดพระธาตุหมื่นหิน), Kalasin Province
- Master: Luang Pu Sila (หลวงปู่ศิลา), known as Luang Pu Maha Sila
- Year: B.E. 2565 (2022)
- Certification: Thai Buddha Image Admiration Association formal certificate (บัตรรับรองพระแท้), No. P03919, barcode GJ10-0D580, issued 13 October B.E. 2569 (2026), with QR code
- Case: uncased
- Stock: one piece only, held by a partner supplier
Luang Pu Maha Sila and the sacred materials
Luang Pu Maha Sila is a monk from Kalasin in north-eastern Thailand whose amulets, mostly for goodwill and wealth, have become very popular in recent years. The certificate for this piece records the temple as Wat Phra That Muen Hin (วัดพระธาตุหมื่นหิน), Kalasin.
According to the supplier, the powder includes 108 herbal powders, charm flower powder, temple incense ash blessed over several years, ash from yantra texts written by the master, residue from the candles lit during blessing, fragments of his older amulets and sacred wood, together with the master's hair, nails and blood. This list comes from the supplier's description.
Blessings
- Charm and popularity: the core quality of any Khun Paen
- Clearing obstacles: like the eel, slipping free of difficulties
- Wealth and business: more customers, better sales and negotiation
- Helpful people: support at work and in partnerships
Note: an amulet supports a calm mind and good intentions; it does not guarantee any outcome. Wearers are encouraged to keep the Five Precepts.
Appearance and details
The familiar house-shaped Khun Paen outline. On the front the Buddha sits cross-legged on a lotus base beneath a pointed, scrolled arch, with a copper takrut set inside each of the two pillars. The grey-brown powder is dusted with fine gold flecks, and there is a darker patch of material on the Buddha's chest (also visible in the certificate photo). On the back an eel coils upward inside a ring of yant characters, with a dab of red sacred material on its body, yant script in the upper corners, a small rectangular mark at upper right and "พญาปลาไหลเผือก" along the bottom. Uncased.
FAQ
Q: What does the certificate say?
A: The Thai Buddha Image Admiration Association formal certificate reads "พระขุนแผนพญาปลาไหลเผือก หลวงปู่ศิลา เนื้อผงตะกรุดทองแดงคู่ พ.ศ. 2565": Luang Pu Sila Khun Paen, King of the White Eel, sacred powder with twin copper takrut, B.E. 2565, from วัดพระธาตุหมื่นหิน in Kalasin, No. P03919.
Q: Why an eel?
A: An eel is slippery and hard to catch, so in Thai belief it stands for getting out of trouble and getting on with everyone. Eel amulets are worn for goodwill, clearing obstacles and wealth.
Q: Can I wear a powder amulet every day?
A: Yes, ideally in a case to protect the takrut and surface. Powder dislikes long soaking, so take it off for bathing or swimming.
Q: Who is it suited to?
A: People in business and sales, anyone handling complicated relationships at work, those hoping for popularity or romance, and collectors of Khun Paen from north-eastern masters.
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 (uncased) and the Thai Buddha Image Admiration Association formal certificate (No. P03919)
- Price: ฿10,000
- 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)
