Thai amulets of the Buddha of the days of the week.

✨ The Buddhas of the days of the week ✨

In Thailand, each day of the week is associated with a specific posture of the Buddha, reflecting an event in his life or a spiritual quality. This tradition gives rise to powerful amulets, each adapted to an aspect of daily life and more specifically protecting people born on that day. To calculate your day of birth if you do not know it, go for example to this page .

🌞 The 8 Buddhas of the days of the week 🌞

(Thai tradition)

🌄 Sunday – Phra Tawai Netr
(พระปางถวายเนตร) – Red

👉 Posture: Standing, arms crossed over your chest.
🌟 Symbolism: Inner peace, contemplation, respect for the Dharma.
🙏 Virtues: Serenity, solar energy, accurate observation.

Monday Buddha.

🌟 Monday – Phra Ham Yath / Phra Ham Samot
(พระห้ามญาติ) – Light yellow

👉 Posture: Standing, both hands raised palms outwards (gesture of appeasement).
🌟 Symbolism: Reconciliation, family peace.
🙏 Virtues: Calm, harmony, diplomacy.

Tuesday Buddha.

3. 🚶️ Tuesday – Phra Sayasna / Phra Nön
( พระพุทธไสยาสน์ ) – Pink

👉 Posture: Reclining Buddha.
🌟 Symbolism: Movement, transformation, momentum towards awakening.
🙏 Virtues: Liberation, spiritual progression.

Wednesday Buddha.

4. 🥢 Wednesday – Phra Angkhan / Phra Pang Om Baht
(พระปางอุ้มบาตร) – Green

👉 Posture: Standing holding an alms bowl.
🌟 Symbolism: Generosity, merit, community bond.
🙏 Virtues: Luck, prosperity, humility.

Wednesday night Buddha.

5. 🐘 🐵 Wednesday evening (after sunset)
– Phra Pang Pah Leelaï (พระปางป่าเลไลยก์) – dark blue

👉 Posture: Sitting in the Western style and receiving offerings from an elephant and a monkey.
🌟 Symbolism: Forest retreat, simple and sacred life.
🙏 Virtues: Protection in isolation, deep peace.

Thursday Buddha.

6. 🧘️ Thursday – Phra Pang Samadhi
(พระปางสมาธิ) – Orange

👉 Posture: Sitting in deep meditation.
🌟 Symbolic: Stabilized in the Dharma, concentration.
🙏 Virtues: Wisdom, study, mental strength.

Friday Buddha.

7. 🌌 Friday – Phra Ram Pueng
(พระปางรำพึง) – Sky blue

👉 Posture: Standing, arms crossed over your chest.
🌟 Symbolic: Introspection, subtle thought.
🙏 Virtues: Intuition, gentleness, emotional sensitivity.

Saturday Buddha.

8. 🐍 Saturday – Phra Naphrok
(พระปางนาคปรก) – Purple

👉 Posture: Sitting, protected by the king of the nagas Mucalinda .
🌟 Symbolism: Refuge in adversity, divine protection.
🙏 Virtues: Resilience, mental strength, protection.

🪷 FAQ – Buddhas of the days of the week 🪷

☸️ What is the significance of the Buddhas of the days of the week?

In Thailand, each day of the week is associated with a specific Buddha pose. This tradition is used to choose an amulet, statue, or image corresponding to one's birthday, to bring protection, luck, and harmony into daily life.

📅 How to know your personal Buddha?

All you need is to know your day of birth. If you don't know it, you can find it online using a birth day calculator.
Then refer to the corresponding Buddha for that day.

📿 What are the amulets linked to the days of the week used for?

Amulets depicting a specific Buddha are often used to enhance the spiritual qualities associated with that day: wisdom, peace, introspection, strength, etc.
They are worn for guidance, protection and balance.

🇹🇭 Why are there two Buddhas for Wednesday?

Wednesday is divided into two periods: morning (Phra Angkhan) and evening (Phra Phuttha Nilasai). Each has its own posture and symbolism. This distinction reflects Thai tradition and the cycles of the monastic day.

✨ Can I offer an amulet from a day other than mine?

Yes! Each Buddha represents a universal virtue. You can, of course, choose an amulet to strengthen a specific quality, even if it's not the one on your birthday.

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