INTRODUCTION: Wat Mahawan Wanaram ~ The Phra Rod Mahawan Of Lamphun - Thailand.

其中拍洛 (Phra Rod)造型佛牌,
在泰國北部的喃奔府 (Lamphun)的 Wat Mahawan被發現.
據考證制作於佛曆12世紀至16世紀，
離至今已有1300年歷史，
是五古佛中, 歷史最悠久的佛牌。

傳說中拍洛佛可以幫助佩帶者擋掉一切不好的事物，
因此有離難佛之稱,可助佩帶者的運氣轉惡為佳，
配戴者自然會好運不絕。

Wat Mahawan is origin temple of Phra Rod amulets. This temple is believed to have been built in year 657AD by Queen Chammathewi. The sacred image of Phra Buddha seated under the Naga's hood believed to be Phra Puttha Sikkhi or Phra Sila Dam (Black Stone Image) taken from Lawo (Lopburi) by Queen Chammathewi. The image is currently known among villagers as 'Phra Rod Luang' or 'Phra Rod Lamphun', which became famous and known as 'Phra Rod Mahawan'.
The Wat Mahawan prospered throughout many reigns. It was deserted for some time during war. It was restored again when Prince Sapasit, son of Phraya Rodrad ordinated as a novice at this temple in year BE1420. A big Phra Buddha image in the temple was also cast at the time. An outstanding featured of this temple is large Chedi which built to cover the old one. The Ubosot and Vihara have also been repaired.