Jul 03 2008
Fresh Ink — The ‘Sak Yant’ Edition (UPDATE)
Okay, for anyone interested — here are a couple of pictures of the new Sak Yant tattoo I got yesterday.
And with respect to the question posed by Girl With Curious Hair as to sanitary issues — although TK has welcomed me to the wonderful world of tetanus … personally, I’m not all that concerned about the needle (read: spear) they used for the tattoo, I’m pretty sure the snake venom took care of anything bad.
Plus, according to the latest news, now I’ve got to worry about the communist rebels that killed a couple cops in the small Philippino surfing/fishing villiage that I’m leaving for in about 6 hours — so any potential blood infection may be the least of my concerns.
Love it. It’s gorgeous, and when they have to amputate your head because of the tetanus, it’ll be even better.
I kid of course (I hope anyway). Seriously, that’s pretty damn amazing.
That is a beautiful tattoo. All you inky people are making me fall in love with crazy body art.
And hopefully you don’t have to worry about the killer communists since you’re not a cop.
way cool, dude! I just got a half-sleeve done on my left arm.
but are ya sure ya didn’t want to get a tat in India?
That’s probably the coolest tattoo I’ve ever fucking seen. Can they do one that says “Thug Life”?
Nice tat – it’s aesthetically very pleasing – delicate..it reminds me somewhat of a large birthday cake with lots of candles on it ..does it say something?
Dud,
Didn’t you hear the news, Angelina Jolie accidentally drowned in a lake in Provence. Her and Brad and the kids went to France so she could give birth to the twins. The twins survived cause they were not tatooed. She was I.D’d by the French local authorities by her lips and those tatoo’s.
Best of luck with the new tatoo. In an effort to preserve my karma, I retract the statement above. The tatoo really is a beauty.
Typo, I meant Dude
Mmmmm…
Sexy Boy…
Be safe…
Who was your ajarn? It looks extremely stretched out compared to a normal gao yord.
as for sanitary issues, i’ve received 4 tattoos at different times at Wat Bang Prha. The last one gave me a nasty infection that still itches from time to time even a year and a half later. They do not sterilize anything believing that no harm could ever come from these tattoos….although there is a sign on the wall saying “No Aids”.
Stephen Z, I must humbly disagree with you. The needles are soaking in alcohol (iso not etho) and many times a flame is used before it is used at all. I have recieved yants from WBP and have seen this done many, many times. Not once was this not done in my times there.
Stephen, sorry mate, but I gotta go with Sam on this one. When I was there recently, they did indeed use alcohol and fire to at least attempt to sterilize the stuff. B’sides, they also use snake venom, and what could be safer than THAT?
Hey, those are in Cambodian characters? Why are Thais using Cambodian characters and not their own when doing these tattoos?
UPDATE: I just did some research and realize Thai culture and language is based off Cambodians. That explains everything.
Just a map showing Cambodians (Khmer) Empire which explains Thai-land similar culture/language.
http://www.ancientweb.org/images/cambodia/Map.jpg
what does the tatto beneath that one mean??
hey guys,
don’t get me wrong, i love and respect Wat Bang Prah and have been getting tattooed there for years. maybe they have begun sterilizing the needles. good for them i hope they do. please keep in mind though that sanitation isn’t only about the rods used. they also clean off the tattoo using pieces of toilet paper that’s been sitting on the ground next to all sorts of grime. maybe that’s changed, i don’t know as it’s been about two years since i’ve been there. also, i don’t remember any anti-biotic being used after the the tattooing is finished. as for the snake venom are you sure they used the snake venom ink? because different yants use different ink. some call for bear bladder bile. some call for the oil from the chin of a corps. i’ve even heard of battery acid being used.
by the way and just a side note (keep in mind i have many sak yant pieces as i like the aesthetic not the “magic”), the Buddha said “if you ever encounter someone trying to work a miracle, you will know they are NOT my disciple”. he strongly discouraged the use of magic and ritual.
much metta to you all,
stephen
Kate, the bigger one beneath the 9 spires is old Tibetian Sanscrit — it’s a Buddhist meditative prayer mantra stating: “Om Mani Padme Hum”.
To avoid butchering it, a definition can be found here:
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_does_Om_Mani_Padme_Hung_mean
Stephen, umm … crap, I didn’t even think about the tissue being used (you’re right, I forgot they just have a roll of TP on te ground). As for the inks, I’m sure you’re right, but I’m not sure — I only saw one type of ink and was just told it was the standard ‘snake venom’ type. But who the fuck knows at this point, yah?
the tattoo beneath that one does it have to be written out to the sides like that or it really doesnt matter?
Hi All,
Does anyone have anywhere in Bangkok I can contact/visit for Sak Yant tattoos. Experience Ajan of course.
Chokdee na.
im about to get the same tat. i could use all the protection i can get. im in the military and about to deploy. but the day i get out i plan on doing what you did. leaving everything behind and doing a little soul searching. cant wait. good luck on your travels.
Marcel a. Defect now and go meet up with Matt. I’ll even pay for your taboo
Marcella. Tatoo is on me also
i so wish i could take u all up on the offer.
Marcella, just stay safe and check out Matt when you return. What country are you in service for?
i am in the united states navy but i work with marines as a medic.
i also have the “Om mane padme hum” behind my right ear that i got in Singapore last year on a humanitarian deployment on to indonesia.
I can tell that this is not the first time you mention this topic. Why have you chosen it again?
i cant wait till i go to thailand!! i hope its not dangerous for a 24 yr old girl to go by herself
Hy people i have a question : What really means this Sak Yant tattoo the hole description , basic it’s a protection sign but… i do wanna know much
this is my tattoo. its too shaman motive
http://www.bildermax.com/resim-tattoo-bilder-7-gokturkce-dovme-9777.ht m
Its look cool,did u mind to tell me what is the meaning for this sak yant(tattoo)?
Im from India and Ive been searching fr a tattoo for over a year now but as son as i came across the yant gao yord i knew i wanted it…ive been trying in vain to locate a good image of the same…id very much appreciate if yu could post a HD picture of your tattoo using which i could get mine done..
Many thanks in advance,
rohan
hey,
what that tibetan tattoo rlly mean ?
friend you can tell you what I written in the tattoo estah low?
what is written in the tattoo Tibetan
Hi i would like to know what is the meaning of your first tattoo? and what are the charaters in the boxes?