Buddhist Unalome Protection Amulet Thai Monk Meditation Medallion

This medallion necklace was made in the honor of Thai monk, Luang Phor Thongsuk from Wat Tanodluang temple in the Petchaburi province in Thailand. On one side you will find the image of Luang Phor Thongsuk. On the other side you will find very beautiful, traditional Buddhist symbols including the Unalome. The Unalome is a visual representation of the path to enlightenment. The spirals and twists represent our daily, earthly distractions and struggles. The spiral gradually becomes a straight line, representing the path of truth to nirvana, to enlightenment.   -- The Story Of Luang Phor Thongsuk Luang Phor Thongsuk is usually referred to by his first name 'Suk', which means 'happiness' in Thai. His life story is very well known in Thailand. Suk was born in Petchaburi in the year 1877. He was sent to study in a temple at the age of 9. At 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 lo