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[mr_hippo]

Is there a disrespectful place to get a tattoo? Yes - Khoa San Road and Pattaya to name but two.

[britmaveric]

mr_hippo, on 2007-02-01 08:25:15, said:

Is there a disrespectful place to get a tattoo? Yes - Khoa San Road and Pattaya to name but two.

Hmmmm prob stay away from the foot area, but other than that I don't see any valid reason that would cause offense.

[phamished]

Thanks for the feedback.  That's pretty much the answer I have gotten from everybody.  They don't see why it would be 'wrong', but don't suggest it.  

All the elder Buddhists that I have asked are more upset at the word 'tattoo' because that translates to 'gang members' or 'prison' to them.  So, they can't really give me an honest answer.  

I will continue on my search for answers...thanks all!

[Acquiesce]

I don't know much about it but i would not think this would be an apropriate place to get such a tattoo. After all you cant even pass under a washing line if it has womans underwear hanging on it when you are wearing a Buddhist amulate.

Like i say though this is just a pure guess drawn from my observations while living in Buddhist countries and by no means am i saying this is correct.

Good luck to you and i'm sure a well informed member will add some wise words here soon.

[khaojao]

buddhist representations should not be used to beautify. if the intentions are wrong, the disrespect is there already, regardless of which part of the body it is on...this does not only refer to tats but also to t-shirt motifs, pendants, etc.

[sabaijai]

In Thai culture at least, no Buddhist symbols should be worn or displayed below the waist.

[bina]

women get tattoos that are 'colourless'  that is they do the tatooing but w/o the ink, so not visible to any observers.(saw that here somewhere on a tatoo thread here, sabaijai do u remember maybe); the tattoo is for u, not anyone else to see. not below the waist either.

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since I've made this huge decision in my life and have made steps into practicing buddhism. I want to get something that shows who I am...that can never be taken away from me. I want to get something that represents what has gotten me through those tough times and what will guide me in the future

  seems the opposite of buddhism actually where things are supposedly impermanent.  
buddhist men do tattoos as amulet type things, not as reminders.  behaving in the way u believe is the best way to show who u are, and no one can take that away from u either (put me in prison but my thoughts will be free... )
barring that, hae u thought of just aquiring a buddha amulet to wear or hang over your bed or keep in your wallet?? the reminder will be there.  

just some thoughts
bina

[phamished]

Thanks bina for your feedback.

I actually wear the meditation beads on my wrist that were bought from a temple, but I do take them off depending on what I am doing (working out, cleaning...something that could scratch/break or ruin them).  That's why I was considering getting it tattooed on me..but I thought ankle would be better since I work in a professional workplace.

Thank you all for you replies...they have shed much needed insight!

[Brucenkhamen]

If you want to do it because you like tattoos, why not, then go for it.

As for the prayer beads being a buddhist symbol I've never really thought of them as so, I know some buddhists use them occasionally, but then so do catholics.

I can understand your desire to somehow cement your commitment to your newfound path, and buddhism doesn't really have something that caters for that the way baptism does for christians.

I'd do it another way, spend some quality time on a few meditation retreats, take a bit of time off when you can and immerse yourself in a buddhist environment for a while, i think that's more meaningful than skin art.

[lannarebirth]

bina, on 2007-02-07 14:15:25, said:

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since I've made this huge decision in my life and have made steps into practicing buddhism.  I want to get something that shows who I am...that can never be taken away from me. I want to get something that represents what has gotten me through those tough times and what will guide me in the future

  

seems the opposite of buddhism actually

I agree. No self, no permanence.

[JimmyTheMook]

stone cold, on 2006-01-04 15:56:30, said:

i have since returned from Wat Bang Phra and received my Yant Gao Yord and Jip Sii Yord from Arjan Paew two weeks ago. Must say it is a very nice experience. the temple, the abbot and the monks there are a nice lot.

thanks for Sabaijai for providing tips and info and anyone else who shared their experiences...

Good move going to Wat Bang Phra as this is an authenic temple tattoo , Ajarn Noo is nothing more than a greedy businessman these days

[voracious]

I know that this has been stated, but please before anyone gets a yant, make sure to understand the rules that go with it and be prepared to live with them. It is said that neglecting this, is to invite chaos into your life.

Here's my yant. I'm planning to continue the back next time I am in Thailand.




With the yants, Ajarn Anek gave me the amulet below. I went to a shop to have it encased right away.




The process to apply the tattoo was traditional and the work was freehand after making a frame with a regular pen.

[sabaijai]

stone cold, on 2006-01-04 08:56:30, said:

i have since returned from Wat Bang Phra and received my Yant Gao Yord and Jip Sii Yord from Arjan Paew two weeks ago. Must say it is a very nice experience. the temple, the abbot and the monks there are a nice lot.

thanks for Sabaijai for providing tips and info and anyone else who shared their experiences...

Glad to hear it worked out, stone. How much do you donate for your sak yan?

[j0hnga1t]

Here is  a pic of my Yant    
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I received it in October from Wat Bang Phra.  I was staying in BKK at the time and rented a car and driver for the day (1,600 baht).  I arrived at the temple in the morning which is recommended in order to beat the crowds.  Also go on a weekday if you can because it is less crowded than weekends.  When I got there, there were three people being worked on (the monk tattoos one person while the other two people hold the skin taunt for him and then they rotate) and three people waiting (including me).  I purchased the offerings for the monk at the temple (a pack of cigarettes, a flower and pack of inscents, no more that 100 baht, then you have to also put 25 baht in the offering plate).  They have a scroll on the wall with the tattoos they offer, so you can choose.  Though if you are adventurous, you can let the monk choose for you.....The needles they use are soaked in alcohol.  Anyway, while I was waiting for my turn (I was in the next group of three), the monk went to lunch.  After he returned around 1230-100, there were about 12 people waiting.  Everyone was nice.  I thought I would be squeezed out being the only foreigner, but a thai guy helped me.  I had my girlfriend with me, but she went roaming around the temple and didn't get back in time to translate for me BUT luckily she spoke with the thai guy who helped me and explained what I was looking for.
It was VERY painful, but then again, it was my first tattoo.  I'm happy with it.  They don't offer any ointment or gauze or saran wrap so bring your own.  I had my gf put some neosporin on it and some gauze.  It didn't bleed much.
I was tired afterwards for a few weeks.  My gf spoke with the monk at her temple and he said that in a prior life I was a Chinese monk and reached a high spriritual level and that the tattoo I received was not at my level and was draining my energy....very interesting.....but that's another story....

[j0hnga1t]

my preceding reply regarding where "newbie" got his tattoo is actually directed towards voracious....where did you get it???? it's way cool and what does it mean

[JimmyTheMook]

voracious, on 2008-03-01 04:10:16, said:

I know that this has been stated, but please before anyone gets a yant, make sure to understand the rules that go with it and be prepared to live with them. It is said that neglecting this, is to invite chaos into your life.

Here's my yant. I'm planning to continue the back next time I am in Thailand.




With the yants, Ajarn Anek gave me the amulet below. I went to a shop to have it encased right away.




The process to apply the tattoo was traditional and the work was freehand after making a frame with a regular pen.

Where was this done ?

[j0hnga1t]

Jimmy the Monk.  I googled Ajarn Anek and found this YouTube video    


Is that you voracious?  The tattoo was done in Chonburi.  I like the quality of the sanskrit/pali.  Mine is not defined, not that it matters because a monk did it....

[voracious]

I'm sorry for the slow reply. I haven't logged on this site for a little while.

I got it from Ajarn Anek in Chonburi about 30 minutes out of the tourist area of Pattaya.

His number is 089-822-6515. It's advised to check to see how busy he is before you go. He has a driver if you need one to come and get you. The driver will stop off at a 7-11 to let you pick up the cigarettes and energy drink part of the donation.

I didn't realize how clear my sakyant was until I started looking more at other work.

If you guys haven't found www.sak-yant.com, it's a wonderful resource.

The one at the top of the back is Maha Yant Phra Chao 5 Phra Ong or The Great Script of 5 Buddhas. It is protective in nature.

The sides, I'm told are helpful in business. The one on the wrist is also protective in nature, but different.

I've had two cases where Thai men upon seeing the amulet and my wrist made the same motion, one of the deflected bullet with their finger. One was in Pattaya, the other in California. It's interesting how far that travels and that people recognize it so quickly.

[voracious]

j0hnga1t, on 2008-03-03 07:57:39, said:

Here is  a pic of my Yant    
DSC01013.jpg

j0hnga1t: I love your yant. Are you keeping up with the "Rules" and the kata/mantra?  So far I've been doing ok, except for rule 10.

[voracious]

Ah, I found his business card. Scanned it for you in case anyone wants to see him.

[j0hnga1t]

Thanks voracious.  I saw the rules on the sak-yant website and I'm only keeping up with rule 10 because my gf is in Thailand and I'm here is California.  I'd like to get another tattoo like yours but my gf would kill me......but then again, it's way way cool looking and like the paedt tidt, it speaks to me....

[stone cold]

sabaijai, on 2008-03-02 14:52:59, said:

stone cold, on 2006-01-04 08:56:30, said:

i have since returned from Wat Bang Phra and received my Yant Gao Yord and Jip Sii Yord from Arjan Paew two weeks ago. Must say it is a very nice experience. the temple, the abbot and the monks there are a nice lot.

thanks for Sabaijai for providing tips and info and anyone else who shared their experiences...

Glad to hear it worked out, stone. How much do you donate for your sak yan?

sorry for the late reply sabaijai,
the official donation was below 150thb (purchase of offering and donation for the yant), but i decided to donate more than that out of good will.

[teachmesakyantCA]

agsnowdon, on 2006-05-12 16:28:30, said:

Hi

I have been researching Sak Yan's and have decided to have one done but as I have found out I think the monk who tattoos you decides which is good for you and where it should be tattooed.

I would like to get one though in the middle of my back and if I do get to choose I would preffer to get either a tiger, Hanuman or turtle Sak Yan

I am trying to find out the meanings for the Tiger and Turtle Sak Yan's and also any other Sak Yan meanings.

So my question is do you know any meanings of any Sak Yan's?

I have found the following...

Choo-chok tattoo's print

An old man with a money's bag on his shoulder, His name is Choo-chok, he is a beggar at first and a millionaire at last. This tattoo's print is good for your business and everyone who want to get richer.

Hanuman Soong-Rith tattoo's print (White Magic's Monkey)

There were many Hanumans' tattoo-prints from No.1 to No. 10 (Most popular and very special are No.8, No.9 and No.10) In Ramayana Indian tale, Hanuman is immortal, lucky in game and lucky in love. If you want to success for life, protect you from any weapons and luckiest in love, choose it!

Kao-Yod tattoo's print ( Nava-Horakoon tattoo's print)

This is a major tattoo's print and may be a 1st tattoo for a new comer. The meaning of Kao-Yod is explained by 9 magic abilities of The Lord Buddha that show you in 9 lines of tattoo's print. This tattoo's print is good for protect you from any weapons.

Rahoo-Om-Jan tattoo's print (Giant and the moon)

From the phenomenon that silhouette on the moon we call Rahoo-Om-Jan. We believe that Rahoo is a giant's master and command all of devil. This tattoo's print will help you live up or change your destiny and against all harmful.

Matchanu (Semi God's monkey and fish)

Matchanu is a son of Hanuman and Suwan-madcha. (Mermaid) This tattoo's print is look like Hanuman but you will see his tail like a mermaid. This tattoo's print is good for fishermen and in every property is same as Hanuman.

Ganesha (Pra-Pikanesha)

Ganesha is a god of wealthy and successes, you can remember him easily with his elephant's head on god body. He is the god that cleverest and he can bless you to pass all suffixes. This tattoo's print is good for artists, actors, singers and technicians or who want wealthy.

Erawan Elephant

Erawan Elephant is a god elephant with three faces. He is more powerful and larger than another elephant in heaven. This tattoo's print is good for the governors who work with workers and good for travelers because it prevent from harmful.

Alligator (Jorakae Tain Kwad)

The symbolic of great Thai Buddhism culture is alligator's flag (Gatint) If you want to be a conquer and receive a mercy from social, This tattoo's print is good for achieve, mercy and lucky.


I have also made a thread in general topics which has been going about a day now which has some good info if anyone is interested. Here's the Link

hello, sa wa dee ca ! i am also trying to find meaings of different sak yan to get on my self and i have not found much. i think the best thing to do is go to a monk and see what they offer. this link  sakyant.com.au  is popular. i read in another thailand forum from "sabaijai" said the tiger tattoo is for physial power and the sak yan on angelina jolies left shoulder is for good luck and success in one's career.    http://www.thaivisa....h...44506&st=25 and is it true that monks decide the tattoo for you ?

Edited by teachmesakyantCA, 2008-03-28 12:00:59.

[j0hnga1t]

check out www.sak-yant.com.       

[teachmesakyantCA]

j0hnga1t, on 2008-03-29 09:03:28, said:

check out www.sak-yant.com.       

hey ! i checked out sakyant.com and it doesn't have the answers i'm looking for if you read my last comment