Can Women Get Thai Buddhist Protection Tattoos?

[submaniac]

The GF wants to get a Thai Buddhist tattoo on the next trip to Thailand. BUT I don't know if that is possible given the monks preclusion from touching a woman. So with that said, is it possible for a woman to get a Thai Buddhist tattoo, and if so, which temple? Thanks.

[rodentwarrior]

Angelina Jolie managed to get Thai tattoos. So evidently somebody will do it........

[Travel2003]

Only the needle will touch her.

[Thongkorn]

You have to go see the Monks , he will have a man to do it. His called an" Adanoo" . Although not a monk he will do it while the monk chants. Not all Temples will do it you have to ask at your local Temple who will do it , A tiger is the most common , but there are lot of different ones.

Edited January 19, 2011 by Thongkorn

[dmax]

usually on the backs of their necks

[crazygreg44]

Yes you can.

The temple is near Ayutthya. Actually not a monk, he will do the SAK YANT on you.

You can get further information on him when you google for "ajarn no sak yant"

[pjclark1]

It is done in ChiangMai but very expensive as the magic is strong (25kbht)

But the downside is

Every Thai person who sees this particular tattoo (sak yan) done will think she is a prostitute (or pop star or movie star).

Edited January 19, 2011 by pjclark1

[merijn]

It is done in ChiangMai but very expensive as the magic is strong (25kbht)

But the downside is

Every Thai person who sees this particular tattoo (sak yan) done will think she is a prostitute (or pop star or movie star).

My wife received this tattoo a few months ago when she went to the temple.

For this reason ( looking as a prostitute )a colorless ink is used so you don’t see it very good after a while.

She says it is for the power and not to show of. :jap:

[kropotkin]

So you downgraded yourself to your gf's level..... How about upgrading her?

Religion is bad enough, but blatant superstition?

[kropotkin]

So you downgraded yourself to your gf's level..... How about upgrading her?

Religion is bad enough, but blatant superstition?

And please, do not confuse buddhism with animism.

But of course, there are about 60 million thais doing that.....

[mca]

You have to go see the Monks , he will have a man to do it. His called an" Adanoo" . Although not a monk he will do it while the monk chants.

A rare video of the chant being performed. Adanoo? Not Agadoo? Sorry. My bad.

[mallyrd]

So you downgraded yourself to your gf's level..... How about upgrading her?

Religion is bad enough, but blatant superstition?

Nice one.

[kropotkin]

It is done in ChiangMai but very expensive as the magic is strong (25kbht)

But the downside is

Every Thai person who sees this particular tattoo (sak yan) done will think she is a prostitute (or pop star or movie star).

Che, i wish i could be as subtle as you.

[Thongkorn]

Each to there own but i think they are a tramp stamp. or as the Australians say a tough sticker.

[geriatrickid]

Each to there own but i think they are a tramp stamp. or as the Australians say a tough sticker.

And in the Thai hospital, a convenient way of deciding who gets the room with the malfunctioning fan and the resident to administer primary care.

[Thongkorn]

You have to go see the Monks , he will have a man to do it. His called an" Adanoo" . Although not a monk he will do it while the monk chants.

A rare video of the chant being performed. Adanoo? Not Agadoo? Sorry. My bad.

This was the best form of defence the world new about . it still works to day, bore the bar stuards away.

[floridaguy]

Submaniac, there are many everyday Thai women who get them. It is about superstition and beliefs, not about social status or being a prostitute. Don't listen to the other posters and their belittling comments. Although many bar girls have these tattoos, that doesn't mean that only bar girls get them, only that they need protection, usually from the men who hire them.

Yes, she can get it done. It is dependent on the monk, but almost all will do it. When she goes to the temple, talk to the monk, he will say yes or no. How it is done is all those waiting to have a tattoo done will assist the monk. While one person is being tattoo'd, two others will help hold the subject still while also spreading the skin tight to receive the ink better. When that person is done being tattoo'd, they are expected to help hold the next 2 people. In the case of your GF, the only difference is that one of the "helpers" holding her still will also place his arm/hand in a position for the monk to rest his hand while doing the tattoo. This way, the monk does not touch her, only the needle.

The cost is minimal, just the cost of donating to the temple. You purchase cigarettes and flowers and candles in front of the entrance and bring those into the tattooing chamber. A collection plate is passed around and the GF places the items on the plate. This is the offering to the temple, and is the sole cost of the tattoo.

You can specify the place on the body and also the design and size of the tattoo. Usually the monk will respect her wishes, but be prepared, he often tailors it somewhat to each individual, in terms of size and also the characters used in the tattoo. Each tattoo represents protection from something, which GF can specify.

As for the post about colorless tattoos, it is not "ink" that is used. It is coconut oil, and is called Sak Na Mun or Oil Tattoo. This raises the skin, but otherwise is colorless after the redness goes down in a couple of days.

The most famous tattoo temple is Wat Bang Phra in Nakhon Pathom, about 1 hour west of Bangkok. Very easy to find. There is a very famous tattoo festival there every year, coming up in February I believe. If she is doing it for the spirituality of it, then this is the most famous temple in Thailand for the actual protection that it is supposed to provide.

Edited January 19, 2011 by floridaguy

[kropotkin]

Submaniac, there are many everyday Thai women who get them. It is about superstition and beliefs, not about social status or being a prostitute. Don't listen to the other posters and their belittling comments. Although many bar girls have these tattoos, that doesn't mean that only bar girls get them, only that they need protection, usually from the men who hire them.

Yes, she can get it done. It is dependent on the monk, but almost all will do it. When she goes to the temple, talk to the monk, he will say yes or no. How it is done is all those waiting to have a tattoo done will assist the monk. While one person is being tattoo'd, two others will help hold the subject still while also spreading the skin tight to receive the ink better. When that person is done being tattoo'd, they are expected to help hold the next 2 people. In the case of your GF, the only difference is that one of the "helpers" holding her still will also place his arm/hand in a position for the monk to rest his hand while doing the tattoo. This way, the monk does not touch her, only the needle.

The cost is minimal, just the cost of donating to the temple. You purchase cigarettes and flowers and candles in front of the entrance and bring those into the tattooing chamber. A collection plate is passed around and the GF places the items on the plate. This is the offering to the temple, and is the sole cost of the tattoo.

You can specify the place on the body and also the design and size of the tattoo. Usually the monk will respect her wishes, but be prepared, he often tailors it somewhat to each individual, in terms of size and also the characters used in the tattoo. Each tattoo represents protection from something, which GF can specify.

As for the post about colorless tattoos, it is not "ink" that is used. It is coconut oil, and is called Sak Na Mun or Oil Tattoo. This raises the skin, but otherwise is colorless after the redness goes down in a couple of days.

The most famous tattoo temple is Wat Bang Phra in Nakhon Pathom, about 1 hour west of Bangkok. Very easy to find. There is a very famous tattoo festival there every year, coming up in February I believe. If she is doing it for the spirituality of it, then this is the most famous temple in Thailand for the actual protection that it is supposed to provide.

Protection? Spirituality? Buddhism?

We are talking about a tatoo!

If you like a tatoo, go for it.

But please, no wishy washy nonsense about protection or spirituality or buddhism.

[rgs2001uk]

Submaniac, there are many everyday Thai women who get them. It is about superstition and beliefs, not about social status or being a prostitute. Don't listen to the other posters and their belittling comments. Although many bar girls have these tattoos, that doesn't mean that only bar girls get them, only that they need protection, usually from the men who hire them.

Yes, she can get it done. It is dependent on the monk, but almost all will do it. When she goes to the temple, talk to the monk, he will say yes or no. How it is done is all those waiting to have a tattoo done will assist the monk. While one person is being tattoo'd, two others will help hold the subject still while also spreading the skin tight to receive the ink better. When that person is done being tattoo'd, they are expected to help hold the next 2 people. In the case of your GF, the only difference is that one of the "helpers" holding her still will also place his arm/hand in a position for the monk to rest his hand while doing the tattoo. This way, the monk does not touch her, only the needle.

The cost is minimal, just the cost of donating to the temple. You purchase cigarettes and flowers and candles in front of the entrance and bring those into the tattooing chamber. A collection plate is passed around and the GF places the items on the plate. This is the offering to the temple, and is the sole cost of the tattoo.

You can specify the place on the body and also the design and size of the tattoo. Usually the monk will respect her wishes, but be prepared, he often tailors it somewhat to each individual, in terms of size and also the characters used in the tattoo. Each tattoo represents protection from something, which GF can specify.

As for the post about colorless tattoos, it is not "ink" that is used. It is coconut oil, and is called Sak Na Mun or Oil Tattoo. This raises the skin, but otherwise is colorless after the redness goes down in a couple of days.

The most famous tattoo temple is Wat Bang Phra in Nakhon Pathom, about 1 hour west of Bangkok. Very easy to find. There is a very famous tattoo festival there every year, coming up in February I believe. If she is doing it for the spirituality of it, then this is the most famous temple in Thailand for the actual protection that it is supposed to provide.

Protection? Spirituality? Buddhism?

We are talking about a tatoo!

If you like a tatoo, go for it.

But please, no wishy washy nonsense about protection or spirituality or buddhism.

Nothing to do with Buddhism at all, protection from what?

Wonder how many are aware of the "rules" that govern these sak yant.

Perhaps floridaguy could rock up at the most infamous temple in Thailand and get a sak yant for a minimal cost, last I heard it was 10,000 baht per line, thats if the "master" even tattoos you, if he is there at all these days.

Go to On Nut 25 (cant remember the name of the wat) another on soi nawamin, you dont point to a picture and ask for it to be tattooed, your date of birth, characteristics, occupation etc etc are all taken into account, then it will be decided where you get tattoooed and what will be tattooed.

Two different people can go and at the same time, both will end up with differing sak yant.

[kropotkin]

Much easier to buy a magic amulet.

With the added advantage that you can dump it in a rubbish bin, once the magic has worn off / or you joined a different sect.

[mstribling]

Wow. Sounds like aside from cheap, Someone has s big problem with the locals.

I hope your girlfriend gets a great tattoo and a great experience.

[floridaguy]

Much easier to buy a magic amulet.

With the added advantage that you can dump it in a rubbish bin, once the magic has worn off / or you joined a different sect.

Do you have faith or religion? Do you pray to a god? What makes your beliefs better than someone else's?

[floridaguy]

Submaniac, there are many everyday Thai women who get them. It is about superstition and beliefs, not about social status or being a prostitute. Don't listen to the other posters and their belittling comments. Although many bar girls have these tattoos, that doesn't mean that only bar girls get them, only that they need protection, usually from the men who hire them.

Yes, she can get it done. It is dependent on the monk, but almost all will do it. When she goes to the temple, talk to the monk, he will say yes or no. How it is done is all those waiting to have a tattoo done will assist the monk. While one person is being tattoo'd, two others will help hold the subject still while also spreading the skin tight to receive the ink better. When that person is done being tattoo'd, they are expected to help hold the next 2 people. In the case of your GF, the only difference is that one of the "helpers" holding her still will also place his arm/hand in a position for the monk to rest his hand while doing the tattoo. This way, the monk does not touch her, only the needle.

The cost is minimal, just the cost of donating to the temple. You purchase cigarettes and flowers and candles in front of the entrance and bring those into the tattooing chamber. A collection plate is passed around and the GF places the items on the plate. This is the offering to the temple, and is the sole cost of the tattoo.

You can specify the place on the body and also the design and size of the tattoo. Usually the monk will respect her wishes, but be prepared, he often tailors it somewhat to each individual, in terms of size and also the characters used in the tattoo. Each tattoo represents protection from something, which GF can specify.

As for the post about colorless tattoos, it is not "ink" that is used. It is coconut oil, and is called Sak Na Mun or Oil Tattoo. This raises the skin, but otherwise is colorless after the redness goes down in a couple of days.

The most famous tattoo temple is Wat Bang Phra in Nakhon Pathom, about 1 hour west of Bangkok. Very easy to find. There is a very famous tattoo festival there every year, coming up in February I believe. If she is doing it for the spirituality of it, then this is the most famous temple in Thailand for the actual protection that it is supposed to provide.

Protection? Spirituality? Buddhism?

We are talking about a tatoo!

If you like a tatoo, go for it.

But please, no wishy washy nonsense about protection or spirituality or buddhism.

Nothing to do with Buddhism at all, protection from what?

Wonder how many are aware of the "rules" that govern these sak yant.

Perhaps floridaguy could rock up at the most infamous temple in Thailand and get a sak yant for a minimal cost, last I heard it was 10,000 baht per line, thats if the "master" even tattoos you, if he is there at all these days.

Go to On Nut 25 (cant remember the name of the wat) another on soi nawamin, you dont point to a picture and ask for it to be tattooed, your date of birth, characteristics, occupation etc etc are all taken into account, then it will be decided where you get tattoooed and what will be tattooed.

Two different people can go and at the same time, both will end up with differing sak yant.

I did go to Wat Bang Phra, and I did get the tattoo for the cost of my 200 baht donation. I did go to the temple on On Nut Soi 29 and spoke to the ajarn. He gave me ink he prepared for me for free. Have you been to either place? Did you speak to them? You "heard"? Very good basis for something you obviously know nothing about.

[floridaguy]

OP, sorry this got hijacked by the inconsiderate rantings. I hope your girlfriend has a great experience. If you want more info, PM me.

[submaniac]

Thank you Floridaguy and the other folks on here who have provided useful information.

For some other people, I was not asking about whether I or she should do it, just whether it could be done. Getting one of these means something to both of us, so the decision is already made. Different strokes for different folks. If you do not want to get one that is your choice, as the choice to get one is mine.

[bina]

it is sesame oil from what husband says and u can find more info in the buddhist section in the pinned subject of sakyans etc....

bina

israel

[LazarusEffect]

You can always go to Ajarn Noo, and get it done by the same guy that did Angelina Jolie's

http://www.arjannoo.com/

[Travel2003]

Thank you Floridaguy and the other folks on here who have provided useful information.

For some other people, I was not asking about whether I or she should do it, just whether it could be done. Getting one of these means something to both of us, so the decision is already made. Different strokes for different folks. If you do not want to get one that is your choice, as the choice to get one is mine.

My son recently got one of these traditional tattoos from a monk.

The monk used this bamboo stick (I thinks its something like that).

A Wat (dont remember the name) an hours drive from Bangkok.

He found it on internet.

Women also got their tattoos from the monk himself when he was there.

The monk used a cloth to make sure he did not touch the womens skin directly.