Are bamboo tattoos safe?

Generally speaking, the bamboo tattooing process is as safe or dangerous as any other tattoo. It is up to the artist and shop owners to perform a sterile tattoo in a hygienic environment.

Is it safe to get a Sak Yant tattoo?

Are Sak Yant tattoos safe? There’s a small risk involved with getting any kind of tattoo, but traditional Sak Yant tattoos are considered higher risk than most. This is mainly because the bamboo “needle” is re-used for multiple tattoos, so there’s a chance you could get infected by somebody before you.

What is the meaning of a bamboo tattoo?

Symbolism of Bamboo Tattoos In many cultures, the bamboo plant is associated with the eternal cycle of life, death and rebirth and is also seen as a symbol of good-luck.

What happens if you don’t follow Sak Yant rules?

There are five main sak yant tattoo rules to follow after the tattoo and blessing has been performed (for a monk there can be as many as one hundred). Failure to follow these simple rules will result in the loss of any spiritual power attached by the blessing to the wear.

Where can I get Sak Yant tattoo in Thailand?

Wat Bang Phra
The best place in Thailand to receive a Sak Yant tattoo is a Buddhist temple called Wat Bang Phra. It’s located about 40 minutes West of Bangkok. For hundreds of years, the temple has been a pilgrimage site for Thai people wanting to receive the protection of a magic tattoo, inspiring them to travel long distances.

Is it safe to have a tattoo in Thailand?

Safety comes first with us as it does with some other top-notch shops in Thailand. Long story short, yes, it is safe to tattoo in Thailand, but be smart and use a discerning eye when choosing a location. Safe tattoo shops practice these safety precautions.

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.

What does Lucky bamboo symbolize?

Bamboo has long been known as the Chinese symbol for strength, due to its fast growth and resilience. A gift of lucky bamboo symbolizes the wish for a strong life filled with prosperity.

Is bamboo a wood or grass?

Although bamboo is a grass, many of the larger bamboos are very tree-like in appearance and they are sometimes called “bamboo trees”. The stems, or ‘culms’, can range in height from a few centimetres to 40 metres, with stem diameters ranging from 1 mm to 30 cm.

Do you have to be Buddhist to get a Sak Yant?

It is assumed when you get your Sak Yant that you are a Buddhist or at least follow the general guidelines of almost all religions. Sometimes the Monk or Ajarn will highlight these rules, sometimes they will not. Each has their own lineage and ways of doing things.