Do Buddhists have tattoos?

Question

I've recently taken up studying Buddhism & I was wondering if Buddhists have any special kinds of tattoos? I know that mayans & other middle eastern tribes have special tattoos. Thanks

Answer 1

Buddhism uses a system of symbols that echoes and reinforces its basic tenets. The Buddha himself discouraged the use of images but over the centuries a variety of forms have entered Buddhist iconography, including the Buddha himself. Buddhist themed tattoo designs are an ever growing group as is the list of symbols that typically gets used: Bo Tree, the Buddha, a Dharma Wheel, a Kalachakra, a Lotus, a Mala, a Mandala, Om, Om Mane Padme Hum, a Stupa, a Vajra, and protective scripts written in traditional calligraphy, to name a few.

Because Buddhism has so many different forms worldwide, there is no one viewpoint that can be said to reflect the opinion of Buddhism, at large, on tattooing.

In the spiritual tattoos of a festival in Thailand, however, Buddhist monks actually double as tattooists.

Answer 2

Buddhists don't have tattoos,but you will find many Buddhist monks in Thailand having tattoos on their bodies.
Most of those tattoos are protective verses from Buddhist sutra,the most popular being the verses that pay homage to the Buddha.

Answer 3

I've never heard of Buddhists having tattoos. But there are many forms of Buddhism.

Answer 4

I have a friend who's a Buddhist, and he has a tattoo and several ear piercings. His tattoo represents the community he belongs to and what he believes in.

Answer 5

No, I don't think so. When I see a tattoo a assume the owner has a lower intelligence than average.

Answer 6

Not that I know of.

Answer 7

nah. if yu want wun yu can geht iht but no.