Just to keep update this tread - got my amulets during recent visit to Mongkol temple in Hua Hin - got a takrut and Luang phor thuad amulet for Rm50 after convert and also got a hanger for in-car protection on the road, hang it on rear view mirror - Am really happy to get my amulets at the temple and I hardly buy anything else

What amulet is this bro?? It look nice and tasteful

Ic bro..I am not very familiar, thought its khuan paen..but its nice..wish more members can start sharing their amulet, takrut etc..this thread is soooo quiet..

Just wondering if anyone rented a gumanthong..can share experience here...

Yeah, I am never curious to get it for free eventhough I heard about it...sometimes the sifu is familiar with the person because he always go there like yearly and after know each other they may get it free. Actually it is the same, if you buy from the temple, you are contributing to the temple as well, get the one you like and get it blessed by the monk, at least you know its blessed. When you came back Malaysia, you can bring to temple here for blessing...do it yearly and the amulet should protect you

Yeah, am curious too, well I won't mind barang if I don't have children but since I have 2 girls, my missus already warning not to rent barang.

Just to share, I travelled to SG quite often last time and I do notice that gumanthong is quite popular amongst southern neighbour..saw quite a few HDB unit with dolls and offerings at the front door, was wondering if anyone knowledgeable can share more

This post has been edited by markblurberry: May 1 2019, 12:14 AM

Personally, collecting amulet is a hobby for me since very young, around 6-7 years old, I already looking at amulet. I am 43 now...to me, its something noble, that you carry god close to your heart by wearing amulet, while renting it also generate income for the temple and plus its a hobby that keeps reminding us the right path..its a good hobby that is not too expensive, it can be expensive if you go deeper, but keep it level headed and you'd be fine. Just hope the younger generation will keep it going...looking at the different designs and materials plus the history, amulet is one of best hobby I can think of, at least compare to toys or action figures, no disrespect to other hobbies, I guess I see more in amulet than other collectibles...hey I could be wrong because some toys can really generate high value after market demand, but intrinsically, a toy or figure is just a model, amulet contains more meaning and has certain element of mythic that I find more mysterious and interesting element.