Rooted in religious sanction, the 'Sak Yant' form of traditional tattoo has been a pivotal part of Thai culture for generations. The tattoo is believed to act as a form of spiritual shield for ...

There are only a few gifted people who are able to perform the ancient and mystical Sak Yant tattoo. With the help of CMlocals.com, we were able to find and receive a Sak Yant Tattoo from a skilled ...

Then he chanted a hymn to bless the tattoo so it will bring her wealth and power, according to Thai newspaper The Nation. It was 29-year-old Jolie’s second trip to Bangkok to get tattooed.

Thousands of devotees, some in a state of trance, gathered at a Buddhist temple on the outskirts of Bangkok renowned for sacred tattoos known as Sak Yant, paying their respects to a revered monk ...

Photos of actress's new Thai Buddhist themed tattoos. ... The fact is if the body art is really a Buddhist symbol, this means she got the tattoo from a Buddhist monk or special rues practitioner.

Thousands, some in a trance, pay homage to a sacred Thai tattoo master Many attend the ritual hoping it will help recharge the holiness of their tattoos and boost their luck. By REUTERS MARCH 23 ...