Buddhist amulet
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A small Buddhist amulet, often depicting the Buddha, carried or worn for protection and good fortune.
Buddhist amulet
A portable Buddhist amulet depicting the Buddha or a revered monk, believed to protect its wearer.
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พ่อชอบสะสมพระเครื่อง phɔ̂ɔ chɔ̂ɔp sasǒm phrá khrʉ̂aŋ My father likes collecting Buddhist amulets. พ่อชอบสะสมพระเครื่อง details
Learning notes
Explanation
These small sacred objects are made from materials such as metal or clay and are often worn around the neck in a protective case. People keep them as expressions of faith or in the belief that they bring protection or good fortune. They are also collected. The usual classifier is องค์: พระเครื่องสององค์ means “two Buddhist amulets,” and พระเครื่ององค์นี้ means “this Buddhist amulet.” When the context is clear, พระ can refer to an amulet on its own. ห้อยพระ is a common expression meaning “to wear a Buddhist amulet around the neck.”
Usage
Use this word when discussing an amulet someone wears, obtaining one at a temple, or talking about an amulet passed down through a family. It is also common in amulet markets and conversations among collectors.
Caution
In amulet transactions, เช่าพระ and เช่าบูชาพระ commonly mean obtaining an amulet for payment. Although เช่า ordinarily means “rent,” it does not imply that the amulet must be returned in this context.
Differences from similar words
1 Buddhist amulet synonyms
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เครื่องราง is a broad term for charms and talismans of many kinds. พระเครื่อง specifically refers to Buddhist amulets, typically depicting the Buddha or a revered monk.