Historical Origins and Symbolic Interpretation
The Dragon‑Brother Beast Wealth Mantra first appears in mid‑19th‑century gold‑leaf scrolls at Wat Phra Kaew (the Emerald Temple), transmitted by Master Long Po Ban, the seventh generation in the Shakyamuni lineage. Its core text derives from the Wealth‑Gathering Mantra in the *Chong Di Sutra*, intended to transform karmic obstacles into prosperity through compassion.
The Bird‑Fish Riding method was a revelation of Master Long Po Ban during a solitary retreat, embodying the ‘dual operation in air and water.’ It symbolizes the mind soaring like a bird and sinking like a fish, harnessing both ascent and immersion. In the *Vajracchedika* commentary, it is described as “conforming to the two aspects of the dharma realm,” thus requiring simultaneous recitation of the mantra.
- Principal lineage holder: Master Long Po Ban (1882‑1964)
- Key temple: Wat Phra Kaew, Chiang Mai, Thailand
- Symbolic meaning: Bird = emptiness, Fish = dependent origination
Etiquette and Taboos
Before wearing this symbolic amulet, one should bathe and recite the *Chong Di* heart mantra three times to purify body and mind. During daily wear, keep the amulet at chest or neck level; never place it below the waist, as this may hinder its efficacy.
The amulet must be removed in the following situations: bathing, swimming, intimate activities, and any ceremony that may cause blood contamination. After removal, place it in a dedicated sandalwood box facing a northern Buddha image, and offer fresh water and incense daily.
- Remove before intimacy or bathing
- Do not place below waist level
- Offer three lamps on every full‑moon night
- Avoid placing alongside impure objects