Here at Mystic Thai, we believe in Miracles

The walls of Mystic Thai speak of The Miraculous Monk. A Folktale from Thailand that reinforces the saying :

Whatever our minds can conceive & believe, we can achieve…

Our artist Helga Marzouca and her assistant Isha Mahbubani have worked tirelessly to make this folktale come alive in this beautiful space we call Mystic Thai.

We hope you enjoy the beautiful art and this wonderful story.

In the ancient kingdom of Siam, where whispers of miracles danced in the air and the fragrance of incense filled the serene temples, there lived a revered monk named Luang Pu Thuat. Born in 1582, his life was a tapestry woven with threads of divine wonder.. 

Legend has it that Luang Pu Thuat’s destiny was intertwined with the extraordinary, even in infancy. His mother, a woman of wisdom, hung his makeshift cradle between two ancient trees, casting shadows over a peaceful paddy field. Here, a mystical encounter unfolded—a snake, its blue scales glistening like precious gems, approached the baby monk. Far from posing harm, the serpent bestowed a multi-colored pearl, a token of divine grace upon him.

At the young age of five, Luang Pu Thuat embarked on a sacred journey to a temple, searching for the profound teachings of Buddha. As a child prodigy, he absorbed the wisdom like a sponge, mastering the sacred knowledge in only a year. Driven by a limitless thirst for enlightenment, he ventured beyond the temple walls, navigating through villages and jungles to gather insights from revered monks.

At the tender age of twelve, Luang Pu Thuat donned the saffron robes of monkhood, immersing himself in the monastery’s sacred teachings. For eighteen years, he explored the profound essence of Buddha’s wisdom, a beacon of spiritual light in the kingdom.