code: A609

Mai Kru (sometimes also called Mai Tao / Magical Wand)

Length = 35.5 cm

Full Yant from edge to edge.

Spiritual effect: Very good to ward off black magic, ghosts, and supernatural beings. And also improve authority and charisma.

Phra Khru Sirisin Sangwon, also known as Kruba Noi Techapanyo, was originally named Prasit Kongkham (Noi). He was born on Saturday, February 10, 1951 (the 4th day of the waning moon of the 3rd lunar month in the Northern calendar, Year of the Tiger) in Ban Sri Don Mun, Chomphu Subdistrict, Saraphi District, Chiang Mai Province. Kruba Noi is a famous monk of Lanna.

At birth, Prasit had an umbilical cord wrapped around his body, which according to ancient northern belief, indicated that he would become a monk and continue the Buddhist tradition. This belief proved true as young Noi frequently accompanied his mother to the temple for Buddhist rituals. He showed a deep reverence for Buddhism from a young age, listening attentively to sermons and demonstrating devotion to Buddhist teachings.

At the age of 7, his mother entrusted him to Wat Sri Don Moon to study under Kruba Phat (Phra Khru Baideekap Phat Phussitthammo), who was renowned for his magical powers and herbal healing practices. From then on, Noi diligently studied the Lanna script (used to record magical incantations) and Buddhist teachings. His passion for learning allowed him to excel more quickly than his peers.

Kruba Noi was always drawn to the practice of Vipassana (insight meditation). He studied under various renowned meditation masters in the Northern region, including Luang Phor Kruba Phromma at Wat Phra That Tak Pha in Lamphun and Kruba Srivichai, the legendary monk from Lamphun. He took Kruba Srivichai as a role model in every aspect, from his personal conduct to his commitment to developing Buddhist temples and practicing strict asceticism, including vegetarianism.

Kruba Noi continued his meditation practice diligently, often seeking solitude to deepen his understanding of the Dhamma. He participated in various retreats, including periods of “Nirodha Samapatti” (a form of advanced meditation). During these retreats, he consulted with many spiritual teachers to refine his understanding, such as Luang Phor Kruba Kampan of Wat Mo Kham Tuang and Luang Phor Kruba Chaiyawongsa of Wat Phra Bat Huai Tom.

Today, Kruba Noi continues to pass down the knowledge and practices he learned from his nine teachers, ensuring the preservation of Lanna cultural and spiritual heritage.

The 9 Masters of Kruba Noi

Besides Khruba Siwichai (Kruba Chao Srivichai Sirivichayo), Noi had eight more masters who had taught him directly on various subjects, which were:

1) insight meditation from Khruba Phrommachak (Phromma) of Wat Phrabat Tak Pha (Wat Phutta Bat Tak Pha) in Pasang district, Lamphun province (a master of Khruba Wong);

2) sacred formulas (Thai: mon-khatha) for sprinkling holy water for happiness, prosperity, and health from Khruba La (Ta Thip) of Wat Pa Tueng in San Kamphaeng district, Chiang Mai province;

3) the Yuan characters recording sacred formulas for compassion and charms (Thai: metta mahaniyom), as well as herbal and medicinal recipes from Khruba Kham Pan of Wat Mo Kham Tuang in Chiang Mai city;

4) meditative practices during nirothakam from Khruba Wong of Wat Huai Tom (the master of Khruba Don) in
Li district, Lamphun province;

5) astrology, horoscopes and medicinal herbs in Tai (Shan) and Burmese traditional recipes, including the making of amulets such as candles for life prolongation and warding off bad luck (Thai: thian suepchata, thian sado khro), from Sala Kung Ma (layman: an astrologer in the court of ancient Keng Tung);

6) Khruba In Kaeo, the preceptor in a novice ordination ceremony, of Wat Ku Suea in Saraphi district, Chiang Mai province;

7) Khruba Un Ruean, the preceptor in a monk ordination ceremony;

8) the first master, Khruba Phad (Kruba Phat Phussitthammo) of Wat Sri Don Moon.