This splendid antique reliquary in lacquered papier-mâché , decorated with hand-painted flowers, contains a set of rare beauty: amber sarira relic beads mixed with a few luminescent crystals, a bronze Phra Phong Suphan Buddha and an ancient lead Dharmachakra amulet . The whole emanates an aura of deep peace and silent blessing.

Sarira are considered in Buddhist tradition as the spiritual relics of the great awakened masters; they symbolize the purity of body and mind, and their presence in this reliquary confers a vibrant and protective energy.
I noticed somewhat by chance that some of the pinkish crystals at the bottom of this reliquary are luminescent (see photo), because I started collecting uraline objects a few months ago and now have a UV lamp on hand...

About Phra Phong Suphan Buddha

The Phra Phong Suphan is one of the most revered Buddhas of ancient Siam. It was discovered in the great pagoda of Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat in Suphanburi, and is said to date back to the ^14th century, during the reign of King Phra Maha Dhammaracha Lithai . Belonging to the U-Thong artistic style, it is distinguished by its serene face and majestic posture. This sacred image is part of the prestigious group of Benja-Pakee – the five great royal amulets – and embodies the protective strength, prosperity and wisdom of the historical Buddha. Wearing or possessing such a representation is seen as a source of blessing, success and inner serenity.

Features

• 🛕 Temple: Probably Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat (Suphanburi, Thailand)
• ✨ Divinity: Buddha Phra Phong Suphan and Dharmachakra
  
• 📐 Dimensions: Approximately 8 cm × 7 cm
• ⚓ Weight: 160 grams

The golden shimmer of the sarira beads and the silent presence of the bronze Buddha give this reliquary an almost timeless atmosphere. Meditating in his presence is said to promote concentration and open the heart to universal compassion.

🪷 In the esoteric traditions of Lersi, reliquaries containing sarira are seen as bridges between worlds: the energy of the Buddha and the ancient masters remains active there, supporting those seeking the inner path.