Do Thai people get Sak Yant?

The experience is a deeply spiritual one and many Thai people and monks are heavily covered in sak yant tattoos each pertaining to a specific aspect of their life. It is not permitted for a monk to touch a woman and you find many who will not tattoo females at all.

What is the meaning of Sak Yant?

In this context, sak means “to tap” or “to tattoo”, and yant means “yantra”, which is originally a Sanskrit word. Sak Yant tattoos are a traditional Thai form of tattooing, involving sacred geometrical designs. They are incredibly intricate, and each element will have a specific meaning for the wearer.

Can I get a Sak Yant tattoo?

Technically yes, a woman can get a sak yant tattoo. However this really comes down to each individual Ajarn’s choice. What is this? Buddhist monks can’t touch a female, but if they are willing to give a sak yant to them they can simply place a piece of cloth between them so they don’t make physical contact.

How painful is Sak Yant?

A common question asked is how painful getting a sak yant is, and the answer varies from person to person and location on the body (the bonier parts such as your chest and ribcage will hurt more than your arm or leg). For some, it is extremely painful, and for others, it doesn’t hurt much at all.

Is sak yant Buddhist?

The sak yant is a representation of mystical Thai Buddhism, also known as Tantric Theravada, in the form of a tattoo.

Where to get a Sak Yant Tattoo in Bangkok?

There are hand sanitizer stations around the studio and the studio is cleaned disinfected every day. Below is Thai Sacred Tattoo Studio/office and is situated on the second floor above Bangkok Ink in the same building. Start your Sak Yant experience at Bangkok Ink.

Why choose Bangbang Bangkok ink tattoo studio?

Bangkok Ink Tattoo Studio has a long history in tattoo artistry and is world famous for its magical. Sak Yant Thai tattoos in bamboo hand poked style. And we do the best electric machine tattoos Thailand has to offer. Our number one goal is to give you a genuine and relaxing tattoo experience in the cleanest and safest way possible!

What is the cheapest Tattoo you can get in Thailand?

The Sak Yant is perhaps the cheapest tattoo you will ever receive. Outside the door, you purchase a pack of incense and cigarettes for a total of 70 Baht (roughly £1.60 or $2 at the time of writing). You just take this inside and place it in a bowl in the center of the room.

Who is the most famous Sak Yantra tattoo practitioner?

It is here that the most famous practitioner of Sak Yantra tattooing resides: Master Luang Pi Nunn. Luckily for me, he is the monk who performed my very first Sak Yant. It appears there are other famous monks as well, such as Ajarn Noo Kanpai who was responsible for tattooing Angelina Jolie.