{"product_id":"buddhist-necklace-buddhist-pendant-unalome-protection-amulet-thai-amulet-buddhist-gift-meditation-pendant-thai-monk-buddhist-medallion","title":"Buddhist Unalome Protection Amulet Thai Monk Meditation Medallion","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis medallion necklace was made in the honor of Thai monk, Luang Phor Thongsuk from Wat Tanodluang temple in the Petchaburi province in Thailand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn one side you will find the image of Luang Phor Thongsuk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the other side you will find very beautiful, traditional Buddhist symbols including the Unalome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eThe Unalome is a visual representation of the path to enlightenment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eThe spirals and twists represent our daily, earthly distractions and struggles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eThe spiral gradually becomes a straight line, representing the path of truth to nirvana, to enlightenment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-- The Story Of Luang Phor Thongsuk\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eLuang Phor Thongsuk is usually referred to by his first name 'Suk', which means 'happiness' in Thai.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eHis life story is very well known in Thailand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eSuk was born in Petchaburi in the year 1877. He was sent to study in a temple at the age of 9.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eAt the age of 15, after him and his family moved to Ratchaburi, Suk decided he did not want to go to the temple anymore and started hanging out with some local criminals and soon became a notorious local gangster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eHe fled to the jungles to evade police and after a while started meditating and thinking about his life. He understood that he had hurt people and himself and was under the influence of 'Mara'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eHe then decided to join a local monastery and at the age of 32 was ordained as a monk. Eventually, he came back to his home town and joined the local monastery where he later became the abbot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eHe helped build and rebuild many temples and was very loved by his community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eLuang Phor Thongsuk was known for his humor and humility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eOne of his famous quotes are: \"Do not believe in me, I am crazy!\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eHe passed away peacefully in the temple in the year 1982.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis medallion is encased in a hard, protective plastic cover with a golden frame to be made as a pendant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt will come to you on a hand made adjustable necklace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is about 2.7cm in width at its widest part and 3.4cm in height. (Including the case)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: This Items Ships Directly From Thailand\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaterials: Mixed Metals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eItem #: AB-0182\u003c\/p\u003e\nJewelry, Necklace, Buddhist Necklace, Buddhist Pendant, Unalome, Protection Amulet, Thai Amulet, Buddhist Gift, Gift, Meditation Pendant, Thai Monk, Buddhist Medallion, Buddhist Jewelry, Buddha, Buddhism, Buddhist, Necklace, Buddhist, Pendant, Unalome, Protection, Amulet, Thai, Amulet, Buddhist, Gift, Meditation, Pendant, Thai, Monk, Buddhist, Medallion, Mixed Metals","brand":"alexanderlawnde","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":8408579702820,"sku":"AB-0182","price":27.88,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/0648\/4004\/products\/AB_0182_001.jpg?v=1529039493","url":"https:\/\/alexanderlawnde.com\/products\/buddhist-necklace-buddhist-pendant-unalome-protection-amulet-thai-amulet-buddhist-gift-meditation-pendant-thai-monk-buddhist-medallion","provider":"alexanderlawnde.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}