Important Buddhist holidays serve as times for Buddhists to make merit, perform good deeds, and participate in sacred rites. One of the most significant ceremonies attracting faithful devotees nationwide is the Buddha Image Casting Ceremony, widely considered a grand act of merit that helps sustain the Buddhist faith.
On July 29, 2026, coinciding with Asalha Puja Day, Lawyer Arm—Supasit Siri of the ARM’S ARMOR platform—participated in a major sacred merit-making ritual: the gold-casting ceremony for the Phra Phuttha Maha Sethi Nawakot Buddha image at Wat Khae in Suphan Buri Province. The ceremony was organized with high esteem and solemn faith, attracting a large gathering of Buddhist devotees from various regions.”
Ajarn Luck Horathibodi conducted the worship and invocation rituals in full accordance with ancient royal traditions.
The key highlight of this event was the honorable participation of Thailand’s famous astrologer, Ajarn Luck Horathibodi, who conducted the invocation ceremony for the heavenly deities and sacred beings before the start of the Buddha image gold-casting ceremony.
During the proceedings, Ajarn Luck Horathibodi completed all traditional protocols according to ancient practices, expressing profound respect toward the Triple Gem, teachers, and sacred spirits to bestow blessings upon this Buddha creation.
The event’s atmosphere was serene, reverent, and inspiring. All participants joined in offering prayers and cultivating wholesome merit together.
A Landmark Buddha Image Gold-Casting Ceremony on Asalha Puja Day
The ceremony featured the casting of several sacred Buddha statues, each bearing auspicious symbolism:
- Phra Phuttha Maha Sethi Nawakot Asalha Puja
- Phra Chao Kham Duang
- Phra Phuttha Sukhothai Asalha Puja
- Phra Phuttha U-Thong Asalha Puja
- Phra Phuttha Si Ayodhaya Asalha Puja
Joining the Buddha image gold-casting ceremony is considered a grand merit in Buddhism. It represents a collective effort to build Buddha statues as venerated offerings, allowing people to pay respect and recall the Dhamma teachings of the Supreme Buddha.
Wat Khae, Suphan Buri: A Sanctuary of Faith
The ceremony was held at Wat Khae in Suphan Buri Province, a historic temple well known as one of the province’s most significant sacred sites.
On the day of the ceremony, the temple grounds were filled with devotees who traveled from many different provinces. Some arrived in large family groups, while others made a dedicated journey to participate in what they considered a once-a-year merit-making opportunity.
The atmosphere was warmly filled with smiles, spiritual fulfillment, and the joyful pride of everyone who came together to be part of this grand act of merit.
ARM’S ARMOR: Joining the Grand Merit and Preserving Unforgettable Moments
For Lawyer Arm (Supasit Siri), participating in this ceremony marks another significant milestone in his life. Beyond contributing to the creation of the sacred Buddha images, taking part in a ceremony held during Asalha Puja Day—a holy occasion commemorating the Lord Buddha’s First Sermon—holds profound spiritual value.
This act of merit-making extended far beyond financial contributions or presence at the ritual; it was a dedicated journey of accumulating virtue and spiritual grace. Lawyer Arm is honored to share these memorable moments and immense blessings with the followers of the ARM’S ARMOR platform, inviting everyone to rejoice and share in this holy merit together.
What merits are gained from casting a Buddha statue?
According to the beliefs of Buddhists, participating in casting Buddha statues is viewed as a highly valuable offering of reverence, as Buddha images represent the Lord Buddha.
It is widely believed that joining in the creation of Buddha statues accumulates merit, provides moral encouragement, brings good fortune, and helps sustain Buddhism for future generations.
Nevertheless, Buddhism teaches that merit achieves complete results when practitioners combine it with maintaining precepts, practicing mental cultivation, and living with honesty and righteousness.
Asalha Puja Day: The Sacred Beginning of the Dhamma
Asalha Puja Day is the day when the Buddha preached the Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta to the Five Ascetics, leading Venerable Añña Koṇḍañña to realize the Dhamma and become the first noble disciple, which marked the origin of the Buddhist Sangha.
Joining a merit ceremony on this important day provides a great opportunity to recall the teachings and apply moral principles to daily living.
For many participants, traveling to join this merit-making was more than attending a ceremony; it was a refreshment of the spirit and a auspicious starting point for life.
Buddha Statue Casting Ceremony: Joining a Grand Merit Event and Passing Faith to Society
For many years, Ajarn Luck Horathibodi has been an active organizer of various religious and traditional activities, a work that continues consistently. His primary goal is to promote opportunities for the public to make merit and to inspire people to live based on goodness.
The gold-casting ceremony at Wat Khae in Suphan Buri Province is another event reflecting the collaborative spirit of faithful devotees who aim to sustain Buddhism continuously.
For Lawyer Arm, joining this major merit-making event is considered a matter of great pride. He shares these merit blessings with all followers, wishing everyone to rejoice in the merit, achieve happiness, prosper, and succeed in all endeavors.
Stay tuned for merit journeys and faith-inspired activities from Lawyer Arm across our website and all channels, as we learn the values of Buddhism and gain inspiration from sacred sites in Thailand and abroad.”
