Phra Phuttha Prathanphon Sri Thep Mongkhon: The Artistic Faith of Korakha-Pura

This article explores the spiritual and architectural significance of Phra Phuttha Prathanphon Sri Thep Mongkhon, a Buddha image in the “Blessing Gesture” (Abhaya Mudra), revered across multiple sites in the Korat Plateau. Each statue is positioned with symbolic geometry connecting three sacred locations Wat Pa Phu Saeng Thong, Wat Pa Phu Kradon, and Pha Khu Rak forming a trigonometric alignment reflecting the Thai astrological concept of the Trinity of Power (Trikona Mahamongkhon). The golden image, adorned with mythical Himavanta creatures such as elephants and Nāgas at its base, embodies harmony between heaven and earth. This sacred geometry, aligned with the golden angle (≈137.5°), mirrors cosmic symmetry found in nature, reinforcing the role of Buddhist artistry and geocosmic wisdom in fostering faith and balance in Thai culture.