Tagged With: sak yant
White Magic
For the past couple of years, I’ve wanted to get a sak yant tattoo while in Thailand or Cambodia, but could never find the right place to have it done. First, let me explain what a sak yant tattoo is. These are “magical” or “bamboo” tattoos that purportedly began in Cambodia, where it’s known as … Continue reading
Categories: Travel
Tags: Ajarn Neng, bamboo tattoo, Bangkok, photos, pictures, sak yant, Southeast Asia, tattoo, Thailand, white magic
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The Monks’ Magical Mystery Tattoo
My latest research on Thailand has led me to (possibly/probably) my next tattoo. I’ve been thinking about my next tattoo for awhile now, even before reading about these magical ones. I am doubly superstitious, coming from both an Asian and a Pacific Islander background, so getting one of these tattoos seems almost more fitting than … Continue reading
Categories: Superstition, Travel
Tags: bamboo, Bangkok, Buddhist, Cambodia, elephant trainers, Khmer, magic, monks, protection, sak yant, superstition, tattoos, Thailand, Wat Bang Phra
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