Comments on: Fresh Ink — The ‘Sak Yant’ Edition (UPDATE)

by: Michelle

Sat, 08 Nov 2008 03:57:42 +0000

the tattoo beneath that one does it have to be written out to the sides like that or it really doesnt matter?

by: A Bowl Of Stupid

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 04:27:25 +0000

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?

by: stephen z

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 23:13:16 +0000

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

by: katethegreat

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 21:30:52 +0000

what does the tatto beneath that one mean??

by: Jessica S.

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 18:46:24 +0000

Just a map showing Cambodians (Khmer) Empire which explains Thai-land similar culture/language.

http://www.ancientweb.org/images/cambodia/Map.jpg

by: Jessica S.

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 18:39:49 +0000

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.

by: A Bowl Of Stupid

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 02:35:29 +0000

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?

by: Sam

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 21:39:47 +0000

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.

by: stephen z

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 19:27:57 +0000

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”.

by: Sam

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 18:02:08 +0000

Who was your ajarn? It looks extremely stretched out compared to a normal gao yord.

by: Lora

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 02:18:07 +0000

Mmmmm…
Sexy Boy…

Be safe…

by: Philly Girl

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 23:02:43 +0000

Typo, I meant Dude

by: Philly Girl

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 23:01:37 +0000

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.

by: Karen

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 08:07:00 +0000

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?

by: Manny

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 23:16:30 +0000

That’s probably the coolest tattoo I’ve ever fucking seen. Can they do one that says “Thug Life”?

by: linda

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 22:21:34 +0000

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?

by: Girl With Curious Hair

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:55:05 +0000

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.

by: TK

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 11:58:51 +0000

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.