Phra Chinnarat and Naga

Phra Chinnarat (พระพุทธชินราช), also known as Phra Buddha Chinnaraj, is a celebrated and venerated bronze Buddha statue enshrined in the vihāra of Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat in Phitsanulok. Cast circa 1357 during the late Sukhothai period, it is renowned for its exquisite Sukhothai-style proportions—remarkably uniform finger lengths and an ornate flaming halo flanked by nagas—which have earned it acclaim as “one of the most beautiful Buddha images in Thailand”.

The Nāga is a powerful mythical serpent often associated with water, protection, and the underworld. Deeply rooted in Hindu and Buddhist cosmology, Nāgas are believed to be guardian spirits of temples and sacred sites. They are frequently depicted flanking stairways of temples or forming a halo behind revered Buddha images—symbolizing their role as protectors of the Dharma. One of the most iconic representations is Phra Nak Prok, where the Buddha is shown meditating while being sheltered by the multi-headed Nāga king, Mucalinda, during a storm. In Thai culture, Nāgas are not only spiritual beings but are also seen as symbols of fertility, strength, and cosmic balance, deeply woven into both mythology and ritual practice.
 
Luang Phor Phat is a direct disciple of LP Derm whom he trained under when he was young learning many mantras and studying magic.
 
LP Phat amulets are said to be very powerful and very good for protection. One legend goes that one night in the chapel of Wat Huay Duan there was a strong fire that destroyed everything except for the wax statue and robe of LP Phat, which was left unscathed. Following this LP Phat amulets became very popular and highly sought after.