Material : Ivory
Beautiful carved ivory amulet depicting Pra Paya Graisorn Ratchasee or the mythical Lion Tiger from the Himapan forest. This amulet blessed by Ajahn Heng from Wat Kaodin.
These are both mythical creatures who are said to have dwelt in the legendary Himapan Forest which is said to be located in the Himalaya Mountains. (The word "Himalaya" in ancient Sanskrit means "abode of snow".) It is also believed that the forests are located below the Buddhist heavens and are invisible to the eyes of mortals, who can never approach or enter.
Most of the creatures of this domain are symbolic, for example the Rachasee or lion is king of the forest and possesses a mane, tail, and paws that burn with golden flames symbolizing grandeur and magnificence.
The Graisorn Ratchasee, is a creature with the combined characteristics of a Tiger and Lion. The head is that of the Royal Bengal Tiger whilst the body is that of a lion and symbolizing protection, power and justice.
According to Thai belief and values, Ratchasee is a symbol of authoirity or power. The emblem or logo of Thai Ministry of the Interior, which overseeing all centralized provincial governing organs,is Ratchasee.The coronation ceremony of Ayuthayan kings some few hundred years ago, Ratchasee (lion's) skin is used for the king to sit on while guru monks performing the sacred ritual. Ratychasee is also called Singharaj, stressing on its unchallengeable power.
Luang Phor Heng, officially named Prakru Pisitsamatakhun, is very famous for his intricately carved ivory Kotsee and Ratchasee amulets.
These are both mythical creatures who are said to have dwelt in the legendary Himapan Forest which is said to be located in the Himalaya Mountains. (The word "Himalaya" in ancient Sanskrit means "abode of snow".) It is also believed that the forests are located below the Buddhist heavens and are invisible to the eyes of mortals, who can never approach or enter.
Most of the creatures of this domain are symbolic, for example the Rachasee or lion is king of the forest and possesses a mane, tail, and paws that burn with golden flames symbolizing grandeur and magnificence.
The kotsee, a creature with the combined characteristics of an elephant and lion, symbolizes great power and strength. In fact this was the logo used by the Thai Royal Defense Department in former times.
Today the office of the prime minister uses both the Kotsee and Rachasee images as official insignia.
Luang Phor Heng was born in B.E.2402, Gaoliew District, Nakon Sawan Province. He was educated at Wat Maha Bhoti Tai by Luang Phor Tub before he was ordained a novice at the age of 14 by Luang Phor Gim. In B.E.2423 he was ordained a monk at the same temple.
It is known that he spent many of his early years practicing meditation and sacred sciences in the jungles of Thailand, Burma and Cambodia. A few years after his return he was appointed Abbot of Wat Khaodin, the opposite side of the river from Wat MahaBhoti Tai
On August the 28th BE 2449 King Rama V who was travelling within the province made an unexpected visit to the temple to pay respect to Luang Phor Heng. As a result many people became interested to learn more about him.
The official royal diary records that King Rama V had said that Luang Phor Heng was specialized in high-level meditation and respected by many people of the province. In recognition of his devotion and hard work the King also appointed him as Prakru Pisitsamatakhun.
Interestingly this is the same name that the King had given to a royal fan which nowadays is retained in the National Museum, Bangkok. Ajahn Heng, passed away peacefully in B.E.2485, aged 83 years.
阿贊興（Ajahn Heng Paiwan）
阿贊興(派灣)出生於2428年，過世於2502年，享年75歲，是大城府人仕( Ayuttaya )，
也有人說他出生於四世皇過世的那一年，
這種說法並不正確，因為四世皇2411年就過世了。
從幼年時期開始，他就對佛法與法術感興趣。
他的父親是一名獄政官員，當時屬於一個非常出名而富有的大家族，
所以小興算是出身貴族，他從小就被送離家鄉，前往泰南求學。
他曾在马来西亚的檳城與新加坡的學校就讀過，大大地開拓了眼界與視野。
在當時的泰國，把孩子送到新加坡讀書就好像現在送去英國留學那樣的昂貴。
只有很少的人能有這種機緣。
但小興學習告一個段落後，大約是高中的程度，
他覺得自己想學的還是傳統法術，所以他回到大城府，在 Wat Suwankarum 剃度出家。
出家後他遊方前往泰南巴達龍省(Phattaluang)遍學各種術法，
像是草藥學與聖水加持等等，他在 Wat PhraDuron 繼續學習巴利文與法術，包括傳統的黑魔法等，直到完全學習完畢。
师父出家时的照片
师父出家时的照片
泰國草藥學並不容易學習，因為必須藉著遊方進入深山採集，
有些草藥在清晨綻放，有些草藥得在夜晚採收，
有些草藥植物甚至會有精靈看守，得先獻祭獲得同意才能採集，
有些草藥得趁著新鮮趕緊炮製，有些得乾燥後才能入藥，
採集某些草藥時，一不小心就會中毒。
阿贊興很用心的完成了草藥的課程，成為最精熟的草藥師。
从军的照片
然後他還俗了，成為一名在家的白衣阿贊，
漸漸地，他出名了，尤其以紋身術最著名。
在他每一場的法會中，一定會請 Wat Sakae 的龍波席( Lp See )前來共同加持。
當時龍波席也是一名出色的僧人，他們彼此感情由此可見一般。
龍波席( Lp See )
後來他前往 Wat PhraYat拜访名僧龍波康( Lp Klan Thamachot)，
並再一次的出家(男子一生最多可出家七次)，學習了龍波康的法術。
與龍波席成為同門的師兄弟；他還得到了一本古代的法術密冊，
裏面詳述了有關祈請四面大梵天王的密法，
也成為他後來聞名四方的最強項。
龍波康( Lp Klan Thamachot)
不久，他決定繼續他的白衣阿贊生活，所以最後再度還俗。
Wat Sakae的龍波席是他的好友，同时他們同為龍波康的弟子，
而龍波席與他的師弟龍波篤(Lp Doo)也都向阿贊興互相學習，彼此亦師亦友。
龍波篤(Lp Doo)
所以阿贊興的傳承主要來自：
1）龍波康
2）泰南遊方所學習
3）密冊中的學問 ，
已經是集其各家大成而自成一派了。
此外，师父也也善於繪畫與雕刻，
特別是他的雕刻獨成一家，工法細緻靈活不亞於專業的雕刻匠。
泰國人甚至給他「牙雕之王」(King of Ivory)的稱號，
他不像一般的龍波，先由工匠製做好聖物，再交給龍波加持。
例如龍波等(Lp Doem)就是如此，
工匠雕好聖物交給龍波等，龍波予以加持，並放入桌上的瓷罐繼續加持。
阿贊興的聖物通常完全由他本人一手製做完成。
一般佛友都知道他的四面梵天與親繪的符布無與倫比，
其實他的其他聖物也非常的好，例如他的牙雕都是自己雕刻完成的，
不假手別人；由於他的個性有點兒古怪，雖然他也收了一些學生，
但是大部份的時間他喜歡獨處，不喜歡喧鬧。
他常常一個人默默地，親手雕刻著材料、加持著聖物，所以他的聖物產量不多。
但是泰國人卻給予很高的評價，
雖然只是白衣阿贊，但其聖物已登第一級的地位，
價錢也貴得很，比Wat Sakae的龍波席、龍波篤的聖物還要高一個等級。
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