Phra Lersi (Hermit)
Material: Brass
Origin: Thailand
Height: 8.5 cm
Code: TS-023
“Lersi” or “Ruesi” is a term for people who practice the development of mind and its powers and thereby acquire special abilities to see things that are beyond normal humans, such as the vision of the three times of Past, Present and Future. A Ruesi’s ability to remember their previous incarnations are (Buppaeniwaasaanusthiyan). Other supernatural abilities include the ability to float, heal with herbs, voice powers, talk with animals, teleportation, manipulation of the elements, alchemy, mind reading and others. Before attaining Enlightenment, Prince Gautama studied the philosophy of Ruesi, but abandoned it because it was not unable to lead him to Enlightenment. Buchiwagoemarapat, a Ruesi for one, served as the doctor of Buddha Sakyamuni. Phra Lersi refer to a hermit who lives in solitary such as in the forests, the mountains or caves.