Sacred Katha Reference Library (พระคาถาบูชา 72 บท)

Invokes the 28 Buddhas and foremost Arahants (Sariputta, Moggallana, Ananda, Sivali, Upali) as a protective lattice around the practitioner.

Homage to the Triple Gem — invoking mindfulness of the Buddha, the Dhamma teaching, and the noble Sangha prior to wearing a Phra Somdej votive tablet.

Traditional liturgical homage for the triangular terracotta Phra Nang Phaya votive tablets commissioned by Queen Wisutkasat at Wat Nang Phaya, Phitsanulok (c. BE 2090–2100).

Unites the three ancient crypt invocations of the Benjapakee pantheon: Hariphunchai Phra Rod (7th–8th c. CE), U-Thong Phra Phong Suphan (14th c. CE), and Sukhothai Phra Sumkor (14th c. CE).

Canonical Sanskrit-Pali dhāraṇī of Bhaisajyaguru Vaiduryaprabha (the Medicine Buddha of Lapis Lazuli Radiance), preserved in the Wat Suthat royal casting tradition of Somdej Phra Sangharaja (Pae Tissadevo).

Official royal temple homage to Phra Phuttha Chinnaraj ('The Victorious Sovereign Buddha'), cast in BE 1900 (1357 CE) under King Lithai of Sukhothai and framed by the iconic flame halo (Sum Ruean Kaew).

Combines the Pali homage to the Dhyana-mudra Buddha image of Bang Pakong River (Kayena Vacaya Cetasa Va) with the Siamese Five-Buddha elemental stanza (Na Song Fah, Mo Song Din).

Classical Pali contemplation on the Brahma-vihara (Four Sublime States: Metta, Karuna, Mudita, Upekkha) associated with Phong Maharaj and Phong Itthaje chalk formulas.

The opening stanza of the eight-verse Jayamanggala Gatha recounting how the Buddha overcame eight formidable adversaries (Mara on Girimekhala, Alavaka Yakkha, Nalagiri elephant, Angulimala, Cincamanavika, Saccaka, Nandopananda Naga, and Baka Brahma) solely through the ten Paramis (Dana, Khanti, Metta, Panna).

Derived from the Mettakatha of the Patisambhidamagga (Khuddaka Nikaya), this four-fold Pali radiation of goodwill (Sabbe Satta Avera Hontu · Abyapajjha Hontu · Anigha Hontu · Sukhi Attanang Pariharantu) is the mandatory closing liturgy of every Thai Buddhist chanting and amulet veneration session.

The foundational Pali canon recollection of the Nine Virtues of the Buddha (Buddhaguna) from the Dhajagga Sutta (Samyutta Nikaya 11.3).

Respectfully invites the virtues of the Triple Gem (Buddha, Dhamma, Sangha) when placing an amulet on the neck.

The supreme five-syllable seed mantra (Hua Jai) of Siamese Buddhist epigraphy, encoding the five Buddhas of the present Bhaddakappa (Fortunate Aeon): Kakusandha (Na), Konagamana (Mo), Kassapa (Put), Gotama (Tha), and Metteyya (Ya).

Drawn from the Pathamasambodhi Katha (the Siamese royal biography of the Buddha), where the Earth Goddess Vasundhara (Phra Mae Thorani) rises at the foot of the Vajrasana throne to wring the water of libation (Truat Nam) from her hair ('Tassa Kesaro'), dispersing the army of Mara.

Unites the Ratanattayanubhava Gatha ('Sabba-Buddhanubhavena · Sabba-Dhammanubhavena · Sabba-Sanghanubhavena') with the fourfold Buddhist blessing ('Ayu Vanno Sukhang Balang').

One of the Seven Minor Royal Parittas (Jet Tamnan) in the Pali Canon (Jataka No. 35 & Cariyapitaka III.9), recounting the Bodhisatta's past birth as a fledgling quail (Vattaka / นกคุ้ม) in Magadha who stopped a raging brushfire through a pure Act of Truth (Sacca-kiriya).

Derived by writing the 56 Pali syllables of Itipiso Bhagava in 7 horizontal rows of 8 syllables, then reading vertically downward in 8 columns of 7 syllables each (Katha Krathu Chet Baek).

The classical Pali culmination of the Bahum / Jayamanggala chant, celebrating the Bodhisattva's fulfillment of the thirty Paramis across four incalculable aeons (Asankheyya) for the welfare of all sentient beings.

Summarizes the three Gilana Suttas of the Bojjhanga-samyutta (Samyutta Nikaya 46.14–16), where the recitation of the Seven Factors of Awakening (Satta Bojjhanga) before Elder Maha Kassapa, Elder Maha Moggallana, and the Buddha himself restored mental and physical equilibrium.

Spoken by Venerable Assaji to Upatissa (later Venerable Sariputta) in the Vinaya Mahavagga (1.23.5), summarizing the Four Noble Truths and Dependent Origination (Paticcasamuppada) in a single four-line Pali stanza.

Recorded directly in the Majjhima Nikaya (MN 86): taught by the Buddha to Venerable Angulimala in Savatthi as a solemn Act of Truth (Sacca-kiriya) grounded in his spiritual rebirth into the Noble Lineage (Ariya Jati) of non-harming (Ahimsa).

Literal Pali homage to Luang Pu Tuad as a Bodhisattva guest of the Sasana.

Honors Phra Maha Kaccayana (Thai: Phra Sangkachai), declared by the Buddha in the Anguttara Nikaya (AN 1.196) as foremost among bhikkhus in analyzing brief doctrinal statements in full detail (Sankhittena Bhasitassa Vittharena Atthang Vibhajantanang).

Pali homage to the Elder Kaccayana / Gavampati represented in closed-eye Phra Pidta iconography.

Traditional Pali homage to Arahant Sivali, recognized in the Anguttara Nikaya as foremost in receiving requisites.

Canonical homage to Arahant Upagutta (Phra Upakut), who according to the Lokapannatti and अशोकavadana was appointed by Emperor Ashoka to safeguard the Third Buddhist Council against Mara's disruptions.

Traditional Pali elemental verse invoking mindfulness of the Fire (Tejo) and Earth (Pathavi) Kasina meditations practiced in the Khao Or cave academy of Phatthalung.

Traditional Northern Thai (Lanna) Pali homage to Kruba Srivichai Sirivijayo (BE 2421–2481) of Wat Ban Pang, Lamphun, coupled with the Lanna Barami 30 Tada (Thirty Perfections) recitation.

Unites the Sanghanussati homage ('Supatipanno Bhagavato Savaka-Sangkho'), Luang Phor Guays Pali monastic name Chutinataro (Bearer of Radiance'), the Five-Buddha heart mantra Namo Putthaya, and the Wat Kositaram seed formula Na Si Wang Brahma Ma-A-U.

Pairs the concise homage to Luang Phor Kasem Khemako (BE 2455–2539, descendant of the royal house of Na Lampang who renounced the abbacy to dwell in austere charnel-ground practice at Susan Trailak) with the homage to Luang Phor Uttama (Uttamarambho, BE 2453–2549), patriarch of the Mon-Burmese border community at Sangkhlaburi.

Traditional heart-syllable (Hua Jai) formula uniting the Five Buddhas (Na Mo Put Tha Ya) and Four Great Elements (Na Ma Pa Tha) taught by Phra Thep Witthayakhom (Luang Phor Koon Parisuttho, BE 2466–2558).

Preserves the canonical Pali homage ('Vandami Acariyanca Hiranna-Namakang Thirang' — 'I bow to the steadfast Master named Hiranna/Ngern') and the 12-syllable cyclic heart mantra ('A-Ka-A-Thi A-Thi-A-Ka Thi-A-Ka-A') taught by Luang Phor Ngern of Wat Bang Klan (BE 2351–2462).

The signature two-word Pali meditation mantra ('Samma Arahang' — 'Rightly Worthy / Free of Defilements') taught by Phra Mongkol Thepmuni (Luang Phor Sodh Candasaro, BE 2427–2502) of Wat Paknam Bhasicharoen, Bangkok.

The personal signature chant taught by Phra Khru Phawanaphirat (Luang Phor Tim Isariko, BE 2422–2518) of Wat Lahan Rai, Rayong, uniting the Five Buddhas (Namo Putthaya) and Triple Gem (Ma-A-U) directly with the Three Marks of Existence (Tilakkhana: Dukkhang, Aniccang, Anatta).

Pairs the monastic title Thitasilo ('Steadfast in Moral Discipline') of Luang Pu Moon (BE 2437–2546, who lived 109 years across five Chakri reigns) with the forward and reverse Triple Gem seed syllables Ma-A-U / U-A-Ma.

Recorded in the personal manuscripts of Admiral Prince Abhakara Kiartivongse (Krom Luang Chumphon Khet Udomsak), principal royal disciple of Luang Pu Suk Kesaro (BE 2390–2466).

Unites the Pali homage to Luang Pu Thep Lok Udorn (Loka-Uttaro Mahathero Ahang Vandami Tang Sada — identifying him with Phra Uttara Thera who brought the Dhamma to Suvannabhumi alongside Phra Sona Thera in BE 235) with the iconic Khmer-Isaan blessing of Luang Pu Suang ('Oi Tia Srun Bai Tuek Chia' — literally 'May rice and water be abundant and peaceful').

Opens with the canonical Mangala Sutta verse ('Puja Ca Pujaniyanang Etam-Manggalam-Uttamang' — 'Honoring those worthy of honor is the supreme blessing') followed by homage to the monastic title Indasuvanno of Luang Pu Toh (BE 2430–2524).

The historic Paccekabuddha stanza ('Wira Thayo Wira Khonayang...') originally received by Luang Phor Parn Sonanto (Wat Bang Nom Kho) from Lay Master Phueng in BE 2470, later combined with preceding Pali verses by his foremost disciple Phra Ratchaphromyan (Luang Phor Ruesi Lingdam, Wat Tha Sung).

Canonical Southern Thai homage to Phra Khru Phisit Atthakarn (Por Than Klai Candassuvanno, BE 2419–2513), revered across Southern Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore as the Golden-Mouthed Patriarch of Nakhon Si Thammarat (Thepเจ้าแห่งแดนใต้).

Honors Phra Wijitthammakorn (Luang Phor Kron Punnasuvanno, BE 2419–2505), affectionately revered by the Sultan of Kelantan and collectors across Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand as Tok Raja.

The liturgical chant inscribed in the palm-leaf treatise of Wat Klang Bang Kaew (Nakhon Pathom) used by Luang Pu Boon Khantachoto (BE 2391–2478), Luang Phor Perm, and Luang Phor Juea when compounding the sacred herbal paste Ya Jindamanee (Wasana Jindamanee).

Composed by Luang Pu Doo Prompanyo (BE 2447–2533) of Wat Sakae, Ayutthaya, inspired by the ancient Ayutthaya royal chapel liturgy of Wat Phradat (the 'ทรงเครื่อง' Crowned Cakravartin Buddha tradition).

One of the most famous Pali verses in Thai talismanic arts (Kreung Rang Khong Khlang), enumerating the Five Celestial Weapons (Panca-Avudha): Sakkas Vajra, Vessavanas Mace, Alavakas Mantle, Yamas Gaze, and Narayana's Chakra.

Centers on the refuge declaration ('Puttho Me Natho · Thammo Me Natho · Sangkho Me Natho') joined with the 4-syllable elemental seed Sa-Ka-Pha-Ja and the Kasina elements Na-Ma-Pa-Tha · Ja-Pha-Ka-Sa.

Unites the traditional Siamese Wai Khru homage to the 108 Hermit Seers (Phra Ruesi — such as Ruesi Vasudeva who founded Hariphunchai and consecrated Phra Rod, and Ruesi Piralai who inscribed the Phra Phong Suphan treatise) with the canonical Pali invocation of Jivaka Komarabhacca, personal physician to the historical Buddha.

Draws from Chapter 5 (Jujaka) of the Maha Vessantara Jataka (Theetsana Mahachat), where the elderly Brahmin mendicant Jujaka (Chuchok) accumulates savings from alms-begging and serves as the catalyst for Prince Vessantara's supreme Perfection of Giving (Dana-Parami).

Built upon the four-syllable seed mantra Ha-Nu-Ma-Na (Hua Jai Hanuman) paired with the Four Elements ('Na-Ma-Pa-Tha' — emphasizing the Wind/Vayo element, as Hanuman is the son of Phra Phai, the Wind Deity) and the Four Kasina Supports ('Ja-Pha-Ka-Sa').

Traditional Southern Thai invocation of Phra Bodhisattva Pangpakan, Khattukham, and Ramathep carved on the staircase of Phra Borommathat Chedi in Nakhon Si Thammarat.

Built around the 4×4 cyclic Khom consonant square A-Pa-Ca-Ka (A-Pa-Ca-Ka · Pa-Ca-Ka-A · Ca-Ka-A-Pa · Ka-A-Pa-Ca) coupled with the Sivali heart mantra Na-Cha-Li-Ti.

Centers on the famous four-syllable Abhidhamma heart formula Ci-Ce-Ru-Ni (จิ เจ รุ นิ — Citta, Cetasika, Rupa, Nibbana/Nimitta) used by Luang Phor Tae Kong Thong (BE 2434–2524) and Luang Phor Yam at Wat Sam Ngam (Nakhon Pathom), followed by the canonical Wat Chedi stanza ('Iti Sugato Arahang Puttho Namo Putthaya') for Ai Khai.

Combines the traditional Siamese folklore stanza ('Om Pu Chao Khao Khiao...') with the Pali verse Ehi Cittang Piyang Mama and the Four Noble Truths seed syllables Thu-Sa-Ma-Ni (Dukkha, Samudaya, Nirodha, Magga).

The classical Siamese Wicha Metta Maha Saneh chant uniting the vernacular five-syllable mapping ('Na Metta · Mo Karuna · Put Pranee · Tha Yindee · Ya Endoo') with the canonical Pali Piyo Gatha ('Piyo Deva-Manussanam... Pinindriyang Namamihang').

Centers on the 4-syllable Khom seed formula Gan-Ha-Ne-Ha (กัณ หะ เน หะ) paired with the Four Elements ('Na-Ma-Pa-Tha'), which every collector and Samakom Phra judge looks for in the hand-incised calligraphy on authentic Palad Khik by Luang Phor Luea (Wat Sao Cha-ngok) and Luang Phor Ee (Wat Sattahip).

Opens with the traditional Pali heart phrase Kharupica Kitimantang Ma-A-U honoring Supanna Raja (Phaya Krut), the winged solar sovereign of the Simbali forest on the slopes of Mount Meru, followed by the modern Wat Pho Thong invocation.

Opens with the canonical Pali Khandha Paritta (Ahiraja Sutta, Anguttara Nikaya 4.67), in which the historical Buddha taught the monks at Jetavana to radiate loving-kindness (Metta) to the Four Royal Clans of Nagas: Virupakkha (Golden), Erapatha (Green), Chabyaputta (Iridescent Rainbow), and Kanhagotamaka (Black Obsidian).

Unites the Panchakshara Sanskrit mantra ('Om Namah Shivaya') and Shakti invocation ('Om Kali Mata Namaha') with the Siamese Buddhist-Brahmin closing formula ('Om Sittikariya... Namo Putthaya').

Centers on the famous four-syllable Khom seed formula Su-Na-Mo-Lo (Hua Jai Khun Phaen), engraved on the reverse of Phra Khun Phaen tablets and Takrud across Central and Eastern Thailand.

Synthesizes the invocation of Phra Narais Sudarshana discus (Narayanassa Cakkavudhang) with the Garuda heart verse (Kharupica Kitimantang) and the Buddhist elemental and Five-Buddha seals (Na-Ma-Pa-Tha · Namo Putthaya').

Combines the three primary 4-syllable seed formulas of Thai Wicha Maha Saneh ('Su-Na-Mo-Lo · Ci-Ce-Ru-Ni · Na-Ma-Pa-Tha') with Ehi Cittang Piyang Mama.

Pairs the Sanskrit root mantra Om Sri Ganesaya Namaha with the classic Siamese Buddhist-Brahmin Wai Khru stanza Ongkan Pinthunathang Uppannang, which harmonizes the Hindu-Brahmanical patron of literature and sculpture with the Theravada cosmology of the Five Lotus Blossoms (Panca-Padumang / Namo Putthaya).

Venerates Phra Phirap, the highest and most sacred preceptor mask (Borom Khru) in the Siamese Royal Khon (masked drama) and classical music tradition, paired with Phra Prakhonthap (the celestial Gandharva musician).

Commemorates Brahma Sahampati's homage to the Five Buddhas of the Bhadrakalpa.

The dual daytime (Solar) and nighttime (Lunar) verses engraved on Wat Srisathong coconut-shell Rahu carvings.

Preserved by Kruba Chaiya Wongsa Phatthana (Kruba Wong, BE 2456–2543) from the ancient Lanna palm-leaf manuscript of Wat Phra Phutthabat Doi Khao Kwai (Chiang Rai).

Opens with the canonical Buddha-recollection ('Iti Sugato Arahang Puttho Namo Putthaya') and honors the historical figure Zheng Zhiyong (鄭智勇, known in Teochew as Yi Gor Hong / 二哥丰, BE 2394–2480), upon whom King Rama VI conferred the noble title Phra Anuwat Rachaniyom and the surname Techawanit.

Unites the three signature yantra formulas of Wat Bang Phra (Nakhon Pathom), the foremost monastic seat of Thai sacred geometry (Sak Yant) under Luang Phor Pern Thitakunno (BE 2466–2545): Yant Gao Yod (the 9 spires of the Navaharaguna), Yant Sueaเผ่น (the Leaping Tiger, Maha Amnaj / Klaew Klaad), and Yant Kwang Liaw Lang (the Deer Looking Back, Metta Mahaniyom).

Canonical invocation linking the Itipiso verse with King Vaisravana of the Catumaharajika realm.

Features the distinctive 16-syllable rhythmic vowel matrix ('Ki-Ri-Mi-Thi · Ku-Ru-Mu-Thu · Ke-Re-Me-The · Ka-Ra-Ma-Tha') taught by Kruba Krissana Intawanno for his polychrome aromatic powder tablets known internationally as the King of Butterflies (Thep Jamlang Pamora).

Rooted in the canonical Khandha Paritta (Anguttara Nikaya 4.67) and the Mucalinda Sutta (Udana 2.1), honoring the Naga King Mucalinda who sheltered the Buddha during the sixth week after Enlightenment.

Unites the Northern Thai (Lanna) liturgy for In Koo (paired male-female figures symbolizing primordial harmony and reciprocity, famously consecrated by Kruba Wang of Wat Ban Den, Tak) with the Central Thai invocation of Paetch Payatorn (a celestial Vidyadhara/Gandharva of the Himmapan forest).

Combines the Pali invocation Om Khonuno Maha-Khonuno (from Pali Gona, bull) for the Wua Thanu of Luang Phor Noi (Wat Srisathong, Nakhon Pathom) with the elemental formula ('Na-Ma-Pa-Tha · Ja-Pha-Ka-Sa · Puttha-Sang-Mi') for the woven Hun Payon of Ajahn Loy Pho Ngern (Ayutthaya) and Por Than Kloi (Khao Or).