Luang Pu Doo

Luang Pu Doo

In general, when the Kruba Ajaans pluksek (consecrate) sacred objects, they will use certain kathas which they prefer. For instance, most monks including Luang Phor Samruay, use kathas that invoke the Buddhaguna, Dhammaguna and Sangaguna (virtues of the Triple Gems). 

Luang Na Sai Yut, a Buddhist monk at Wat Sakae, whom Luang Pu Doo often asked to teach people who came to the temple to practice meditation, ever once mentioned that Luang Pu Si (See) of Wat Sakae was very perceptive in this matter. 

As long as you brought a sacred object to him, he would be able to tell which katha the original master used to consecrate this amulet. 

Luang Pu Si was a monk who lived at Wat Sakae and inherited the Phra Phrom wiccha from Ajaan Heng. He was senior to Luang Pu Doo but practiced differently. Nevertheless, Luang Pu Si had very strong powers himself.

One day, a devotee brought an amulet consecrated by Luang Phor Jamnian’s teacher, the revered Golden Mouth Monk Phor Than Klai. He inspected it for several days, but couldn’t figure out what katha Phor Than Klai used to bless this amulet.

In the end, Luang Pu Si came to the conclusion that Phor Than Klai didn’t use any katha or incantation, because he was a Golden Mouth Monk who hardly opened his mouth, but whatever he said would come true. He must have just told the amulet to become holy and thus it was done as he spoke. 

I think Luang Pu Si’s answer was probably correct as Luang Phor Jamnian mentioned that Phor Than Klai taught him how to consecrate amulets using the purity and emptiness of mind.

20 October 2023

What is the Maha Chakrapat Gatha?

What is the Maha Chakrapat Gatha?

Different monks are known to have composed different 'Gāthās' or sacred verses. For example, Somdej Toh is famously associated with the Chinnabanchorn (Jinapanjara) Gatha. 

The Chakrapat Gatha was recommended by Luangpu Doo to enhance one's chanting with the Buddha Dhamma's great power. The term 'Maha Chakrapat' refers to a Universal Monarch, and Maitreya Bodhisatta will be reborn many times as a Universal Emperor before his final birth, when he will attain enlightenment. This may not have been the original name of this mysterious and powerful Gatha, but most Thais now recognise this Gatha by this name. 

Luangpu Doo is believed by the local Thais and his disciples to be an incarnation of Maitreya Bodhisatta. Currently, he is sitting on the throne in Tusita Heaven as the ruler of that realm, Deva King Santusita. During that time, he will occassionally reincarnate on Earth to serve as a monk and help protect the Buddha Sasana, cultivate affinities with those who seek the Dhamma, as well as people who have had been his disciple or relative in one of his past lives. This means that having read this, you probably have a karmic link with Luangpu Doo if not you would not come across this article. Luangpu Doo is only one of the many incarnations of Maitreya Bodhisatta, others include Budai Heshang (a fat jolly monk holding a large sack) and Luangpu Thuad. 

The Chakrapat Prayer is composed using Pali (albeit with a heavy Thai interpretation / intonation) since Pali is the sacred language of the Theravada School of Buddhism. The meaning of the prayer is as follows:

Na-Mo-Put-Ta-Ya means all 5 Buddhas in this eon ("Pattara Kub" = the period of time between the beginning to the end of the current world) named Kakusantho, Konakom, Kassapa, Gotama, and Sri-ariya-mettaya (Maitreya)

Pra-Put-Ta-Tray-Rat-Ta-Na-Yan means the Triple Gems, Buddhist precepts, meditation, and wisdom.

Ma-Nee-Nop-Pa-Rat means 7 emperor's treasures i.e. a Chakkar (a discus or wheel), an elephant, a horse, a warlord, a quaestor (a lord high treasurer), a majestic female supporter, and jewels.

Si-Sa-Hus-Sa-Su-Thum-Ma: Si-Sa means thoughts, Hus-sa means Hands (Action); all of these means both thinking and acting lead breakthrough in three worlds (heaven, earth and hell).

Put-Tho, Thum-Mo, Sung-Ko means Buddhas, the Dhamma (his teachings),and the Sanghas (the Buddhist clergy).

Ya-Tha-Put-Mo-Na means the fifth Buddha (Sri-ariya-mettaya or Maitreya) who will emerge in the world in the future (This is an ancient way to author a mantra.).

Put-Ta-Bu-Cha, Thum-Ma-Bu-Cha, Sung-Ka-Bu-Cha means salutation of Buddhas, the Dhamma (his teachings),and the Sangha (the Buddhist clergy).

Uk-Kee-Tha-Nung, Wa-Rung-Kan-Thung means such salutation with incenses, candles, perfume and flowers and asking for the wisdom to burn out and destroy lust and unbridled desires.

Is-Wa-Lee-Ja-Ma-Ha-The-Rung means worship of the Buddhist saint named Sivalee who is always prominent in fortune, luck, wealth in business or careers.

Ar-Hung-Wan-Ta-Mi-Tu-Ra-Tho, Ar-Hung-Wan-Ta-Mi-Tha-Thu-Yo, Ar-Hung-Wan-Ta-Mi-Sub-Pa-So, Put-Tha-Tham-Ma-Sung-Ka-Pu-Che-Mi means worship of all related auspicious Buddhist things. 

The Maha Chakrapat Buddha is actually the Bodhisatta wearing the costume of the Universal Emperor, and symbolises the greatest of both the secular (as a Universal King) and the Dhamma (as the next Buddha-to-be), and thus will bring blessings to both our everyday life as well as our Dhamma practice. Luangpu Doo used the Maha Chakrapat Gatha to bless all of his amulets, and passed on the practice to his main disciple Luangta Ma. Luangta currently invites his teacher Luangpu Doo in the form of Santusita Deva to help bless the current batches of amulets. 

The Maha Chakrapat prayer is able to summon the power and parami of all Buddhas and Bodhisattas to the chanter, to bless him or her with all good things, whether they are material or spiritual. Every day at 8.30pm (Thai time), Luangta and all his disciples will chant the Maha Chakrapat Gatha at this time because Luangpu Doo in Tusita Heaven will be using his great meritorious power to connect and bless the 3 Worlds (from the Hell Realms, to the Human and Heavenly Realms). 

Breathe calmly and normally, while chanting the Chakrapat Gatha as you picture in your mind Luangpu Doo, Luangpu Thuad or the Maha Chakrapat Buddha. As your connection with Luangpu Doo strengthens, he will be able to assist you in times of need.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6mVxegrUzQ

15 August 2023

Luang Pu Doo

For Luang Pu Doo, there was no such thing as differential treatment. Luang Pu always welcomed every sincere visitor warmly whether he was rich or poor. 

Those living in poverty find it difficult to muster the confidence to go to the temple to make merit. This is because many temples are commercialised and focused on soliciting donations or raising funds. But Luang Pu never made anyone feel embarrassed about coming to see him. 

Luang Pu would make his visitor feel comfortable by reassuring him that great merit does not depend on the amount of money that you donate but whether you maintain the precepts and pawana often. 

In addition, he would also let his devotees eat the leftovers of the food offered to him. Luang Pu told his disciples that whether they are rich or poor, they are all to sit on the floor and eat the food together without any special treatment. 

Luang Pu was a considerably famous monk by the time he reached his 80s. So it wasn't uncommon to see both villagers waiting in line to pay respects to Luang Pu together with Bangkokians who have brought expensive and exquisite items to dana to Luang Pu.

Luang Pu would teach the villagers to also anumodana sadhu and rejoice in the merits when these alms were being offered so that they would also receive a lot of merit together with the Bangkokians as the expensive items were being dana-ed. 

Luang Pu is also not a monk who would travel around Thailand to raise funds or engage in particular ceremonies. He taught that one baht donated with faith may earn more merit that ten thousand or hundred thousand baht donated just to show off or not done with respect. 

Once a villager mentioned that he was impressed with Luang Pu's kindness towards him. He was poor when he was young but he would still bring some food in a tiffin carrier to offer to Luang Pu in accordance with his means. Luang Pu would often give him some supplies in return such as free soap and toothpaste etc. 

Luang Pu knew that this villager might feel embarassed if people looked at him carrying temple supplies home, so he quietly put them in the tiffin carrier and returned it to him. Now this villager is well-off and does not need to worry about food already but he will never forget Luang Pu's kindness towards him.

23 April 2023

“Today I brought the Crown of the Buddha to offer you. Invite to be with you. If not, that’s fine as well. Your aspiration will be successful for sure. Next you will become a Buddha.”

 “Today I brought the Crown of the Buddha to offer you. Invite to be with you. If not, that’s fine as well. Your aspiration will be successful for sure. Next you will become a Buddha.”

~ Luang Pu Budda speaking to Luang Pu Doo when he came to visit

This account was written down by Ajaan Suparat Saengchan, one of Luang Pu Doo’s prominent lay disciples with psychic power. Ajaan Suparat was present during the meeting of the two great geijis. 

But Ajaan Suparat later revealed to his disciples that he did not write down the words of Luang Pu Budda exactly as he had said it. This was because he was afraid that people who did not believe would slander Luang Pu and get a lot of evil kamma as a result. 

Ajaan Suparat mentioned that the sentence he wrote, “Next you will become a Buddha” wasn’t exactly accurate. What Luang Pu Budda actually said was, “You will become the next Buddha.”

Ajaan Suparat switched the position of the words “ต่อไป” (next)  from the back to the front to make it more vague so that people would not disbelieve and slander Luang Pu Doo. 

But now that so many people had visions and experiences with Luang Pu Doo and know that he is the incarnation of Maitreya Bodhisatta, his disciples have revealed the truth.

Namo Bodhisatto Promapanyo 🙏🙏🙏

Admin: Luang Pu Budda was famous for his blessed talcum powder. He offered it to Luang Pu Doo who accepted it and rubbed it on his head. When his disciples asked why, Luang Pu Doo simply said that it was the blessing of an Arahant and he should accept it.

1st November, 2022

Funeral of Luang Pu Doo

Funeral of Luang Pu Doo

The night before the cremation of Luang Pu Doo at Wat Sakae, there was a strange white light around the portrait of Luang Pu which showed up in photos taken. Unusual phenomena took place when Luang Pu passed away as well. 

Even though he had been dead for 48 hours, the doctor who came to examine his body was surprised that his body had not become rigid yet. His wrist could still be bent easily and wasn’t stiff. There wasn’t any signs of the body turning purple or other signs of discoloration that usually happens after people die. 

Before the day of the cremation of Luang Pu a year later, a disciple couldn’t resist and went to press on Luang Pu’s calf. He felt that it was soft and not firm or hard. 

However, no matter how sacred Luang Pu Doo was, even things didn’t go according to his wishes. Luang Pu actually told his disciples to cremate him within 7 days of his death. But because everyone wanted to prepare for a dignified ceremony and also give others a chance to pay respects to his body, it was delayed for around a year. 

Therefore all things have to go according to cause and effect, even a great Bodhisatta like Luang Pu couldn’t get his wish fulfilled.

Cr. Sith Poror

Luang Pu Doo 32nd Death Anniversary.

Luang Pu Doo 32nd Death Anniversary.

Today the 17th January 2565 marks Luang Pu’s 32nd Death Anniversary. Seems so quickly how time has flown – I still remember writing a post commemorating Luang Pu’s passing away last year. On the night of January 16 2533, Luang Pu Doo came out of his kuti to meet his luksits for the last time of his life. 

Luang Pu told his disciples, “There is no part of my body which is not in pain. If it was an ordinary person, he would be in the ICU a long time ago.” 

Then Luang Pu added, “Now I am going off already. Whatever happens, don’t leave the practice of the Dhamma. Like a boxer, you have to get on stage and start punching right away. 

Don’t just stand there and fool around…”

That night, Luang Pu carried the burden of his physical rupa as if it was an old house. Turning back, he entered his kuti for the last time. Now even though Luang Pu has left his physical body, Luang Pu has become more widespread and well-known than ever.  He has even more luksits than he ever had when he was alive, and is known internationally, beyond the borders of Thailand. 

Luang Pu Doo once mentioned, “The baramee of Bodhisatta Luang Pu Thuad is vast and immense, just like the sky.” But I personally have no doubt that the baramee of Luang Pu Doo is equally extensive. The number of branches, both official and unofficial ones, venerating Luang Pu has been increasing exponentially in Thailand. 

I myself am surprised at how this page has taken off on its own in just 2 years. When I spoke to Luang Ta Ma three years ago, he said he did have some followers in Singapore, but there were very few. I didn’t have any group to start off with, and I have never sponsored or boosted a single post as of now. 

So I feel that it must be because of the baramee of Luang Pu Doo, who as a Bodhisatta has cultivated an infinite number of affinities with many sentient beings. That is why many devotees who just see his face or hear his name have an instant faith in and devotion to him. 

As Luang Pu himself mentioned to his luksits, “If we didn’t meet before in our past lives, it is unlikely that you would have arrived here in Wat Sakae.”

May Luang Pu continue to look after us all. 

Namo Bodhisattto Prompanyo 

🙏🙏🙏

Luang Pu Doo

Luang Pu Doo once commented that there are 3 reasons as to why a monk's body would not decompose. 

The first is that the master could have been an expert in spells and incantations, and he could have blessed his rice before eating everyday, which is converted into an indestructible body. 

The second is someone who soaks in herbal baths or eats certain kinds of herbs (read Luang Phor Jumnean's story of how his father made his skin impenetrable to weapons if you are interested). 

Then there is the third kind, someone who has reached high stages of enlightenment, such as arahants who adithans (make a strong determination) that his body does not decay after his death.

The undecomposed body of the great Arahant Phra Kru Athon Phatthanakun of Wat Na Udom, Tan Sum District, Ubon Ratchathani Province. Luang Pu Ya Than Suan looks like he has just fallen into a deep slumber, since 2549 until today.

Luang Pu Doo

Uncle Sit still vividly remembers the first day in his life that he went to pay respects to Luang Pu Doo. 

Uncle Sit and the fellow students of the Buddhist Society had stopped by to buy some lotus flowers to offer to Luang Pu. By the time they had arrived at the temple, it was early in the evening. 

The first thing Luang Pu Doo taught them was that, “You are still students. You have to stretch out your hand to ask your parents for an allowance. So you don’t really need to spend money to buy lotus flowers for me. On the way to the temple, you saw lotus plants growing along the road. Just think about offering the lotus flowers in the pond as an offering to bucha the Buddha, Dhamma and Sangha.”

Before they left, Luang Pu gave the Buddhist Society members another reminder, saying, “Don’t keep wandering around to pay respects to the Phra in various temples outside your house until you neglect taking care of the Phra in your own homes. What about your own parents?”  

Uncle Sit recalls that in his time in Wat Sakae, he saw some people who go to the temple to bow to the monks very respectfully, and speak very politely with great courtesy to them, but when he saw them with their parents, they speak rudely and don’t exercise patience with them. 

Others he observed are Buddhist leaders who often encourage others to make merit together, yet these are the same people who do not bother to take care of their own parents. Instead, they push this responsibility to their own brothers and sisters, and don’t give money to support their parents.

Uncle Sit felt that it is a pity as the Buddha had clearly taught Sigalaka in bowing to the Eastern Direction one should recall how our mother and father had supported us and we should support them in return.

"In five ways should a mother and father as the eastern direction be respected by a child: 'I will support them who supported me; I will do my duty to them; I will maintain the family lineage and tradition; I will be worthy of my inheritance; and I will make donations on behalf of dead ancestors.'

"And, the mother and father so respected reciprocate with compassion in five ways: by restraining you from wrongdoing, guiding you towards good actions, training you in a profession, supporting the choice of a suitable spouse, and in due time, handing over the inheritance.

"In this way, the eastern direction is protected and made peaceful and secure. 

[Translated from the Pali by John Kelly, Sue Sawyer, and Victoria Yareham]

Luang Pu Doo used to teach that recollecting the kindness and grace of our parents can protect and prevent us from being harmed.

Luang Pu Doo used to teach that recollecting the kindness and grace of our parents can protect and prevent us from being harmed. 

Luang Pu mentioned that one of his disciples came to tell him about his experiences working in the provinces of Isaan (Northeastern Thailand near Laos). This fellow wasn't a fan of amulets, so he did not have the habit of wearing an amulet around his neck for protection like many Thais do. But he had an enjoyable time working in Isaan and everything was smooth sailing. 

One morning at a coffee shop, he met a stranger who came up to say hi to him. The stranger then asked him, "What good things [amulets] are you wearing? You must have some very powerful amulets." 

The disciple was confused because he did not wear or use any amulets, and so he told this Isaan local just that. 

The local was equally confused in return, and said that he was hoping to see some good stuff. 

Later, the local admitted that he liked to dabble in wicchaa, occult magic and the dark arts. He liked to test his spells and charms on newcomers just like the disciple, but found that they had no effect on him. So he was certain that Luang Pu's devotee must have been wearing some good stuff. 

The local then asked, "Well, if you don't carry any sacred objects around with you, then what do you do in your daily routine, like chant any mantras or kathas?"

The devotee thought a while and said, "The only thing I do is before I go to sleep, I will recollect the kindness and love of my parents and bow down to the head of my bed." 

If you don't have any Buddha statue or photo, you can bow down in the direction of your pillow at night, to pay respects to the Triple Gems. This is something that Thais do, and I follow this practice when I travel as well. It is always good to bow at least three times before you sleep every night, to pay respects to the Triple Gems, Luang Pu Thuad, Luang Pu Doo and all Maha Bodhisattas throughout the Cosmos. This is because when you recollect a high level Bodhisatta, they will perceive you in their minds instantly.

How to make merit without spending money

How to make merit without spending money

The first time the writer went to pay respects to Luang Pu Doo Prompanyo in 2525 (1982), he remembered that he and his friends specially went to buy some lotus flowers for Luang Pu. 

Tahn received it and used the flower to bucha the Buddha statue. Then Luang Pu gave them some advice, 

"You all are young and are still studying. Students have to stretch out their hands towards their parents and ask them for money. 

Next time, don't waste your money on buying flowers. 

On the way to the temple, did you see a lotus pond? Set your mind in contemplation of bowing down and offering these lotus flowers to bucha the Buddha, bucha the Dhamma and bucha the Sangha."

Afterwards, Luang Pu continued preaching, "When you wake up in the morning and start washing your face or rinsing your mouth, you should mentally recite "Buddhang Saranang Gachaami, Dhammang Saranang Gachaami, Sangkhang Saranang Gachaami". Before you consume your rice for breakfast, you should first mentally offer the rice to the Buddha. 

When you step out of your door and start your journey, if you happen to see anyone perform a good deed, such as offering alms to monks or helping the elderly cross the road, then you should silently anumodana sadhu with him. If you see any flowers in a basket for sale, or any lotuses in the ponds along the roads, then you should adithan and bucha Phra Rattanatrai (Triple Gems) by reciting "Putthassa, Dhamassa, Sangkassa Puchemi". 

Don't forget to dedicate merit to the auntie who is selling the flowers as well as the Rukkha Devas who take care of the lotus ponds. When you sit on the bus or vehicle back home in the evening and see the lights and lamps illuminating the roads, you should mentally offer these to the Triple Gems by reciting "Ohm ak-kee fai faa (fire-electricity), Phutta Bucha, Thamma Bucha, Sangkha Bucha."

After reaching home, and before going to sleep, you should sit in meditation first. After that when you change from a sitting to lying posture, you should continue reciting your meditation katha such as "Buddhang Saranang Gachaami, Dhammang Saranang Gachaami, Sangkhang Saranang Gachaami" until you fall asleep and keep up the same practice after you wake up in the morning."

Namo Bodhisatto Promapanyo.

How to make merit without spending money.

 How to make merit without spending money.

The first time the writer went to pay respects to Luang Pu Doo Prompanyo in 2525 (1982), he remembered that he and his friends specially went to buy some lotus flowers for Luang Pu. Tahn received it and used the flower to bucha the Buddha statue. Then Luang Pu gave them some advice, 

"You all are young and are still studying. Students have to stretch out their hands towards their parents and ask them for money. Next time, don't waste your money on buying flowers. On the way to the temple, did you see a lotus pond? Set your mind in contemplation of bowing down and offering these lotus flowers to bucha the Buddha, bucha the Dhamma and bucha the Sangha."

Afterwards, Luang Pu continued preaching, "When you wake up in the morning and start washing your face or rinsing your mouth, you should mentally recite "Buddhang Saranang Gachaami, Dhammang, Saranang Gachaami, Sangkhang Saranang Gachaami". Before you consume your rice for breakfast, you should first mentally offer the rice to the Buddha. 

When you step out of your door and start your journey, if you happen to see anyone perform a good deed, such as offering alms to monks or helping the elderly cross the road, then you should silently anumodana sadhu with him. If you see any flowers in a basket for sale, or any lotuses in the ponds along the roads, then you should adithan and bucha Phra Rattanatrai (Triple Gems). 

Don't forget to dedicate merit to the auntie who is selling the flowers as well as the Rukkha Devas who take care of the lotus ponds. When you sit on the bus or vehicle back home in the evening and see the lights and lamps illuminating the roads, you should mentally offer these to the Triple Gems by reciting "Ohm ak-kee fai faa (fire-electricity), Phutta Bucha, Thamma Bucha, Sangkha Bucha."

After reaching home, and before going to sleep, you should sit in meditation first. After that when you change from a sitting to lying posture, you should continue reciting your meditation katha until you fall asleep and keep up the same practice after you wake up in the morning."

Namo Bodhisatto Promapanyo.

Teaching of Luang Pu Doo

Teaching of Luang Pu Doo

Once there was a meditator who commented to Luang Pu Doo, "Brightness in samadhi isn't good, because it is a kilesa and may encourage desire." 

[To give some background, when some people's minds settle down in samadhi, a bright nimitta may appear. I once communicated with a Westerner, follower of Thich Nhat Hanh/Plum Village lineage. He loved to meditate, and he had no idea why this bright blue light would appear in his meditation after his mind became peaceful. It was actually a good sign, which demonstrated he had really great potential and ability. But some meditators would argue that this is samatha and not vipassana]

Luang Pu Doo replied, "It is not wrong to say that it may involve desire. But first, we have to rely on desire [e.g. desire to meditate or enjoy peace and happiness in meditation]. Just do not become obsessed with the brightness or get lost in the nimitta. But instead we should use it to our advantage [to reach a deeper state of samadhi and cultivate wisdom]. 

To use an analogy, it is like walking in the dark. We need fire to light our torch. Or to cross a broad ocean, we need a boat or vessel to sail with. But when you finally reach the shore, you can't use the boat anymore, because you have finally reached land. 

Brightness of mind as a result of samadhi, can be useful to someone with intelligence. 

To cultivate the brightness of paññā on the inside, of which there is no comparison."

As it is mentioned in the Suttas, 

"Monks, there are these four kinds of brightness. What four? The brightness of the moon, sun, fire, and wisdom. These are the four kinds of brightness. The best of these four kinds of brightness is the brightness of wisdom.” [Ābhāsutta, An4.14]

Dharma by Luang Pu Doo

Dharma by Luang Pu Doo

A woman suffered from migraines. She often felt pain in the central part of her head

If she tried to read a book or stare at something for some time. The pain will become worse and unbearable. 

She suffered such symptoms from childhood until she was an adult. Doctors at that time couldn't find any cause for her migraines. When she suffered severe recurrent headaches, she would have to be sent to the hospital. 

Around the year 2522 (1979), she was very fortunate. Someone introduced her husband and her to Luang Pu Doo. 

On the first day she went to pay respects to Luang Pu, she was very surprised and taken aback. Upon seeing Luang Pu and the area around the Kuti (monk's hut) It matches the dream she had before she even stepped foot into the temple. 

So she had faith in Luang Pu when she saw him for the first time. 

She and her husband took the opportunity to pay their respects to Luang Pu regularly. 

A very important event happened to her. One evening, she and her husband stopped by to pay respects to Luang Pu, as part of their regular routine. Luang Pu was about to bathe or wash himself. 

With disciples carrying in a bucket of warm water for Luang Pu. Near the big water jars right in front of Luang Pu's kuti. 

At present the water jars are still there for all to see. Good opportunity so her husband asked for permission to scoop and fetch water for Luang Pu and also to wipe his feet. 

When it reached her turn, Luang Pu compassionately told her to sprinkle water on the area she has problems with. With great joy she scooped the water from the bucket and poured it on Luang Pu's head. 

Her husband was shocked and scolded her, what are you doing. She freaked out and dropped the ladle and bowed down in front of Luang Pu to apologise. Weeping as she was afraid she had committed bad kamma. 

Luang Pu smiled and said, it is okay, I gave her permission. 

It was an amazing thing because from that day onwards her migraines subsided. 

And symptoms kept become milder until it disappeared completely. Luang Pu's compassion for her did not just extend to this. 

One day she decided to get some amulets. Auspicious objects for herself. While her husband already wore

Luang Pu's ring and Luang Pu's amulets around his neck

Luang Pu probably knew of her intentions. 

Instead of telling her to buy the amulet from the temple counter itself, Luang Pu told her husband, you take off the ring for her to wear. Give her something also. 

Her husband felt possessive of his amulets, but he was too respectful to Luang Pu so he had to take off Luang Pu's ring which he worshipped as a sacred object, one of his beloved amulets and gave it to his wife. 

This event allowed her to received a sacred object of Luang Pu's without having need to pay anything while her husband learnt the meaning of sacrifice and sharing. 

It can be said everyone benefitted from the metta of Luang Pu

Translated from the book "Nang Seu Kit Teung Luang Pu"