Story And Meaing of phra pidta
The Pidta style amulet with a monk sitting in full or half-lotus position and with his hands covering his eyes and face is a style that has become very popular among Thai Buddhists, but other Buddhists across the world as well.
Phra Pidta is a representation of a venerable monk well known for deep samadhi meditation (absorption) during Siddhartha Buddha’s time more than 2,550 years ago.
Hands over the eyes symbolizes a blocking out of the outside world during intense Sammabart meditation. This is jhana level meditation which can also cross-over into Abhinna. Abhinna are supernatural experiences which people meditating in the fourth Jhana can sometimes attain.
People buy these amulets to increase their wealth primarily. Business prosperity is a major benefit of this amulet. Yet, there are said to be many benefits of the amulets including good luck and protection from harm of all sorts
Story of LP Tub
Venerable Luang Phor Tub was One of the Top Famous Gaeijis (Masters) during the Old Siamese Era; he was named the "King of Pidta" as he made very Efficacious & Powerful Pidtas. One of the reasons was that LP Kaew was not only an adept in making Phra Pidtas but also had attained high levels in Abinnya (Supernatural Powers) such as he was able to turn leaves from the trees to bees, he was also able to levitate and walk on shores (seaside) of Chonburi, he was also able to make himself invisible (where one can't see him with the naked eyes) and many miracles attested. Wearers & Owners of his Pidtas could feel the Amazing Powers of his Pidtas to such an extent that his Pidtas Grants the Wishes of the Wearers/Owners as well as Overall Protection!!!
he has developed such Wichas (Magical Knowledge & Skills) for Maha Amnnaj, Maha Grung Kha Phan, Maha Urd and Klaew Klad. In reality, other wearers/owners of his Phra Pidtas found them also to have the qualities and powers of Maha Choke (Good Luck), Maha Larp (Good Fortune) and Metta (Loving Kindness), therefore, Luang Phor Tub's Phra Pidtas are an Overall All Rounder!!!