Tattoos in Buddhism: the mantras their symbolism and sacred meaning


Tattoo is a sign/symbol, which is applied to the body. Each nation has its own symbols. History and myths have always been a source for creating tattoo designs. A person could get an ethnic tattoo. Buddhist tattoos are popular these days.

Tattoos in Buddhism: the mantras their symbolism and sacred meaning

Maori tribe.

The meaning of a tattoo

The meaning of each tattoo has its own meaning. In general, in translation from the Polynesian languages "tattoo" means a drawing. Maori males tattooed all over their face and females tattooed the lips and decorated their chins.

A mantra prayer tattoo is not just a drawing, but a symbolic meaning, an embodiment of a mantra that carries a particularly deep subtext. The meaning of mantra tattoos does not have to be understood by others.

The word "mantra" means mind protection, consists of a series of symbols that evoke a spiritual written, spoken, or chanted response.

Choice of style, size and place

Of course, you can also look to larger works. Mantras can cover the entire surface of the shoulder or forearm. It can be a single line, a few lines or even a spiral - everything depends on your preferences. The font is also chosen according to one's own taste. The mantra can be an independent tattoo as well as a part of it. If you are not embarrassed by the high cost, it can be just a detail in a large-scale drawing that takes up most of the back, with an image of Buddha or a blossoming lotus flower. The latter option looks great in a watercolor style. Soft strokes, absence of clear outlines, calm pastel pink tones - all these will emphasize both tenderness of the flower and meaning of the mantra itself, as well as the aspiration of its owner to reach enlightenment and soul balance.

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Om Mani Padme Hum Tattoo

"Om Mani Padme Hum" is the most common of all Buddhist mantras and is used to invoke the blessing of Chenrezig (Avalokiteshvara, where the Dalai Lama is reincarnated), the Buddhist deity who represents ultimate compassion. This prayer is repeated as part of the meditation.

Tattoos in Buddhism: the mantra their symbolism and sacred meaning

Om Mani Padme Hum.

There is no exact direct translation of this mantra; it is believed to contain all of the Buddha's teachings. Each syllable has a special meaning, symbol and color within the Tibetan script:

"Om Mani Padme Hum.

  • Om: generosity (overcomes feelings of pride/bliss).
  • Ma: ethics (purifies jealousy/lust for amusement).
  • Ni: patience (purifies passion/desire).
  • Pad: diligence (purifies ignorance / prejudice).
  • Me: renunciation (purifies poverty / possessiveness).
  • Hum: wisdom (cleanses aggression/hate).

Om Mani PadmeHum tattoos are more than just words or symbols, they are part of a larger tattoo including the lotus flower or broken down into individual elements.

When each syllable is present, the tattoo is used to focus the wearer on the specific aspect or attribute that the symbol will represent.

Where did the word mantra come from and what does it mean?

It owes its origin to the Hindus. According to them, the entire universe vibrates at every moment. Man can only benefit from it by knowing its language. It is in the mantras that these mysterious sounds are made.

They are understood as a set of specific symbols with which one can get what one wants or achieve enlightenment. It is believed that mantras are often performed by followers of Buddhism. When compared visually, many of them appear to be the same.

But if you look closely, they are distinguished by minute details, such as a dot or a curved line. If you make even one mistake in spelling or pronunciation, the meaning will change radically. This is very important, because a person's future fate completely depends on it.

With the utmost care go to the choice of the sketch and, above all, the master. Do not forget to clarify beforehand the exact writing and meaning of the future tattoo.

Sak Yant tattoo

Buddhist inscriptions on the body are preferred by many Hollywood stars. At Angelina Jolie we can observe the sacred Buddhist tattoo Sak Yant.

Tattoos in Buddhism: the mantras their symbolism and sacred meaning

Angelina Jolie

The Sak Yant tattoo is very popular in Asian countries such as Cambodia. The meaning of Sak Yant is a prayer or blessing sent to the person on whose body it is drawn.Translated from the ancient Sanskrit language, Sak Yant means "sacred geometric pattern in which sacred geometric symbolism is enclosed.

Tattoos in Buddhism: the mantra their symbolism and sacred meaning

Sak Yant.

Ancient mantras: meaning, recitation, image on the body

Using a mantra is akin to performing a magical ritual. After all, if you use this tool correctly, you can achieve amazing results and increase the level of your spiritual development. It is not enough, however, to recite mantras in Sanskrit. It is a real art that Hindus learn from childhood and, over the course of their lives, grasp their true meaning. For a European person it is more difficult to learn all the subtleties of this process, but it is possible if he or she wants to. And this is proved by many people who were born in the West, but became Great Teachers of Eastern culture.

Sacred tattoos

  • Amnay - the bearer of such a tattoo should receive a power that should make other people respect its bearer, help him subdue them to himself.
  • Sath Himapant allows a man to obtain the qualities of a man characteristic of some animal.
  • Mattha Mahanyom - a sign that helps its bearer, receive compassion from others also increases the fame of the owner of the sacred mark.Chok Laap - a symbol of good luck and a happy future.Kong Grapan Chatri - protects against gunshot wounds.
  • Maha Sanae - the tattoo is meant to help gain the attention of the opposite sex, which the tattoo bearer likes. Clave Treasure - puts a block on death or danger.
  • Tam Kwaam - a tattoo referring to black magic rituals, can be used by a man to get his mistress to leave his spouse. This symbolic drawing is also supposed to inflict a deadly disease on the enemy, and can help win a legal dispute, so it is very popular among lawyers.
  • Jang Ngang - can lead to paralysis, the opponent of the tattoo owner stops reacting, he is stunned.

To this day, Buddhist monks are forbidden to give tattoos to girls. For the fair sex may impose a tattoo only professional master who is not a Buddhist. Nong Khim Monastery in Chiang Mai is known for tattoo masters.

Tattoos in Buddhism: the mantra their symbolism and sacred meaning

The meaning of tattoos

This is where the most famous "temple tattoos" are inked. Ajan - the master has the right to pass his skills to his students, a student can be considered anyone who wears a tattoo Ajan.

The prices of Sak Yant vary. It all depends on how popular the master who does them has become. The price of the author's work depends on how many white tourists the master has already tattooed.

If the Buddhist motif is written around or inside the drawing, then such a tattoo is commonly called "Kata". In translation, this word means prayer.

Good phrases in Sanskrit

The interest in learning eastern languages in our countrymen has increased immensely :_)) But exclusively from a tattooing angle, unfortunately. On the forum the post about the Sanskrit inscription for tattoos is swelling with comments.

People ask to translate the sometimes utter nonsense. Sonny, who knows Sanskrit, is probably tired of answering, and answers less and less often. I do not know Sanskrit, only a few phrases and words and can read, there are no other people who know Sanskrit on Indonet. If there is so much interest in exotic Devanagari, I thought I should probably write some good expressions. maybe someone will like them. Below is my translation from https://freetranslati. You can dig there yourself, in case you find something. Here and now अत्राधुा च Live today (in the present) अद्यं जीव Always follow your heart (call of the heart) सदैव तव हृदयमनुगच्छ All you need is love केवलं प्रेम तवावश्यकमस्ति Love yourself आत्मानमनुरज Love this moment क्षणमेतमनुरज Happiness forever (forever) शाश्वतानंद Live life to the fullest (in the fullness of life) जीवनं संपूर्णत򒉏ा जीव Keep it simple सरलो भव Change the world जगत्परिवर्तस्व Last (only) chance एकांतिमावसरः One life, one chance एक जिंदगी एक मौका God is love ईश्वरः प्रेमास्ति Manage your karma (i.e., be the master of karma (destiny) तव कर्मनियमय Believe in yourself स्वात्मनि विश्वसहि Peace (Rest) is inside, don't look for it outside (elsewhere, outside yourself) शांतिरंतरतः आगच्छति तां बहिर्मान्विष्य I am not this body. शरीरमेतन्ास्मि This too shall pass. चेतदपि गमिष्यामि Time heals all कालः सर्वं वि00 Faith, Hope and Love श्रद्धा, आशा प्रेम च If you need to translate a word into Sanskrit, use https://spokensanskri. or https://www.sanskrit-.

Do not write translation requests here for the above reason, if you want to ask, go to another post at the link Sanskrit inscription for tattoos

But if you have something to add - write! I think some good maxims and aphorisms in Hindi will be good too.

UPD I started drawing pictures of Hindu and Buddhist mantras, religious symbols, and exotic writings as prints for clothing and objects. Examples are below. Om Namah Shivaya, my design vision for a trishula and cobra print inscription

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