Description
Phra Pidta refers to ‘covering the eyes’ or the closed-eye Buddha. Phra Pidta was one of the most trusted apprentices of Sakyamuni Gautama Buddha. Due to his advanced Dharma and respect for the Buddha, he could build wealth quickly when he wished for it.
Phra Pidta was always kind, humble and helpful and did not mind risking his life to help others. He had accumulated plentiful blessings and virtues in his earlier lifetimes when he was still a human and during his monkshood. According to folklore, the main reason for covering itself is to give protection against harm and black magic that can enter a person through any openings in the body. Another perspective sees it as protecting the six roots of sensation in Buddhism; sight, hearing, smell, taste, touch, and thoughts.
Phra Pidta amulet often features a Buddha with two to six arms. He is known to bring wealth and keep one safe from evil. Its charms also help avoid dangers and keep one safe from harm.
