Luang Por Kasem Kemagoh

Luang Por Kasem Kemagoh passed away in BE2538 at the age of 83. Luang Por Kasem was born on Wednesday, 28th November BE2455 in Jangwat Lampang. Luang Por Kasem was the descendants of Lampang’s King from Lanna Period. He became a novice monk in BE2468 after the dead his uncle, the abbot of Wat Bunyeun….

Origin of Tibetan dZi beads

The awe and fascination with which Tibetans regard the etched agate beads they call “dZi” must be something similar to ancient man’s obsession with beads, which has been revealed in the beautiful specimens that have survived from antiquity. That beads played an important part in the religious, social, and economic spheres of the ancient world…

Use of Tibetan dZi

Precious pills, which contain most of these ingredients, also play an important part in curing many physical disorders. The Rinchen Ratna Samphel, (the Precious Wish Fulfilling Jewel), is compared to a precious jewel from the king of medicines. It contains over 100 different ingredients including Ngochu Tsothel, (a preparation of purified mercury, surplur and sixteen…

What is dZi?

The dzi (zee) is a uniquely Tibetan stone, an agate of oblong or round shape pierced lengthways. It has a shiny black and white design, characterised by the strong eye pattern, circle and square or double wave. The most valuable dzi were those with three or nine-eyes , the best being those with sharply contrasting…