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Xing, a mythical animal, which has always appeared in Indian and
South East Asia mythology, is a Sanskrit language. This animal has a
masculine look and a majestic feature of a powerful lion. Lion has always
been an emblem of valor and energy - the indispensable complements of
wisdom. According to legend, its appearance would bring good
luck, prosperity, peace and harmony to the country and its people. In
fact, a country was named after this animal. It was believed that in
late 14th century, a prince while sailing pass an island, saw to his
surprise saw an animal looking like the legendary Xing
scrolling along the beach. He was very delighted by this sighting and
thus named this island Singapura - Lion city which is now called Singapore.
 Xing
is the guardian of Buddhist Temples and therefore it could often been seen
as a pair guarding at the entrance of a Bot, warding off demons and evil
spirit. Sometimes it is also regarded as QiLin 麒麟
- the auspicious Chinese unicorn, especially by the Thai Chinese. The
picture on the right is a very rare Qilin talisman, and it is
made by the great Guru Acharn Heng PlyWan of
Ayuthaya.
There are 2 kinds of
Xing, RajaSi,
the normal one and KojaSi, the Xing with additional pair
of elephant tusk or sometimes with a trunk.
Luang Phor Heng of Wat KhaoDin
and his great student Luang Phor Derm of Wat Nong Po in Nakhon Sawan are the
top makers of Xing. Other great masters who's Xing
are also very popular among the collectors are:
1. Acharn Heng PlyWan
of Ayuthaya
2. Luang Phor Boon of Wat KlangBangKaeo,
Nakhon Pathom
3. Luang Phor Lod of Wat BangNamwon,
Samut Sakhon
4. Luang Phor Kan of Wat KhaoKaeo,
Nakhon Sawan ( L.P. Derm's junior)
4. Luang Phor Hom of Wat SakMak,
Rayong (Disciple of L.P. Derm)
Xing is believed to charged with the energy
of
1. Authority
2. Protection
3. Prevention of "Xiaoren" or back stabbers
4. Warding off negative forces
5. Good luck
6. Prosperity
7. Great Confidence
8. Strength of going thru obstacles in life |
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