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This is a short note to tell you something about the way the Buddhist pendant business works in Thailand. I don’t know it all – and will readily tell you that, however, there are things I’ve learned through the years about Thai pendants that will help you choose the right pendant for yourself or for … Read more
I wanted to let Thai pendant buyers know something about the way things work in Thailand for buying amulets. When you first buy a pendant you are probably wondering if the case that holds the pendant is 14k, 18k, 22k or plated 14k, 18k, 22k gold. Here are some tips about buying gold plated cases … Read more
Many people are looking for a business opportunity and don’t know how to get started. I have a suggestion… Thai amulets! We have been in business for four years now. We have sold Thai pendants to buyers from almost every country in the English speaking world. We have really enjoyed sharing Buddhist pendants with buyers … Read more
This is the last Jatukam pendant at the temple that they had. These sold like mad for the longest time and now the temple had only this one left. It is different from most so I bought it. The front features Buddha seated in a meditative pose and is surrounded by demon heads that are … Read more
Thailand Buddhists have a healthy obsession with Thai pendants – and there is a pendant for almost any occasion. The highest level amulets are the Somdej Toh pendants featuring Buddha sitting in a meditative posture on a coiled stack of naga (serpent, cobra) coils. His face is not discernible and the pendant is very basic … Read more
Who is the Laughing Buddha? Originally known as Pu Tai or Hotei, the chubby (fat) laughing Buddha is a Chinese monk, Chan – a zen monk that lived over a millenium. The laughing Buddha is not part of Thai Buddhism, or Theravada Buddhism, but is a part of Maitreya Buddhism. In China they refer to … Read more