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Thais, Hollywood stars go crazy for 'super-human' tattoos
« on: 12 March 2010, 10:11:55 AM »
Thais, Hollywood stars go crazy for 'super-human' tattoos

By Dan Rivers, CNN

Bangkok, Thailand (CNN) -- For many, tattoos can be a sign of rebellion, individuality or fashion; but in Thailand, tattoos have a whole different meaning.

Devotees of Yan tattoos have been gathering outside Bangkok for an annual festival, where believers demonstrate the supposed super-human powers radiated from the designs.

Men covered in ornate ink depictions of tigers, Buddhas and ancient scripts rant and rave, scream, laugh and charge around as if they are possessed. They claim the chanting of the monks brings out the power of their tattoos.

Wat Bang Phra resembles a lunatic asylum, as hundreds of apparently insane tattooed men demonstrate their special powers.

"You can't control it, sometimes it controls your body, but it is a good thing, it's a good thing for the spirit to come to the body, it's a blessing," says Akilon Krishnan, who traveled to the event from Malaysia.

Yan tattoos are becoming ever more popular in this mainly Buddhist country. It's an ancient belief dating back hundreds of years. Some think their tattoos provide protection at a time when there is such political turbulence and division in the country.

"I managed to escape from my enemies, because of the special powers of the tattoo," says Noom Korat.

Ajarn Noo is perhaps the most famous tattoo mystic in Thailand -- people pay hundreds of dollars for his designs.

"It brings great luck, success, and attracts money. The tattoo represents the birth, death and enlightenment of Lord Buddha," says Noo at his Bangkok tattoo parlour.

It actually appears more like a temple with incense, Buddhist statues and scores of eager Yan fans.

But it's not just Thais who are going crazy for Yan tattoos. Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie came to Bangkok for a huge Yan tattoo of a tiger in 2004. Her photo adorns the walls of Ajarn Noo's tattoo parlour -- he's keen for potential customers to see that he's inked one of the most famous and desirable women in the world.

He claims his tattoos can attract the opposite sex, as well as money. They also help to ward off enemies and bad luck.

And it seems the tattoos aren't doing him any harm either -- customers are queuing all day long.
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Re: Thais, Hollywood stars go crazy for 'super-human' tattoos
« Reply #1 on: 12 March 2010, 11:54:00 AM »
emang bhikkhu boleh tattoan?
semoga kamma baik saya melindungi saya, semoga kamma baik saya mengkondisikan saya menemukan seseorang yang baik pada saya dan anak saya, semoga kamma baik saya mengkondisikan tujuan yang ingin saya capai, semoga saya bisa meditasi lebih lama.

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Re: Thais, Hollywood stars go crazy for 'super-human' tattoos
« Reply #2 on: 12 March 2010, 12:17:51 PM »
itu yang mo gw tanyain

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Re: Thais, Hollywood stars go crazy for 'super-human' tattoos
« Reply #3 on: 12 March 2010, 01:06:35 PM »
jadi kek fu =))
Janganlah memperhatikan kesalahan dan hal-hal yang telah atau belum dikerjakan oleh diri sendiri. Tetapi, perhatikanlah apa yang telah dikerjakan dan apa yang belum dikerjakan oleh orang lain =))

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Re: Thais, Hollywood stars go crazy for 'super-human' tattoos
« Reply #4 on: 12 March 2010, 01:13:35 PM »
klo d dhammacakka g emang ada liat bhikkhu bertato namun sudah di hilangin cuman bekasnya aja, mungkin waktu msh umat awam tatoanya :)) tapi sekarang wajahnya berkharisma kok n mencerminkan bhikkhu  ^:)^ ^:)^ ^:)^
semoga kamma baik saya melindungi saya, semoga kamma baik saya mengkondisikan saya menemukan seseorang yang baik pada saya dan anak saya, semoga kamma baik saya mengkondisikan tujuan yang ingin saya capai, semoga saya bisa meditasi lebih lama.

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Re: Thais, Hollywood stars go crazy for 'super-human' tattoos
« Reply #5 on: 12 March 2010, 05:29:54 PM »
mirip rajah kalau di kita (endonesia)
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Re: Thais, Hollywood stars go crazy for 'super-human' tattoos
« Reply #6 on: 12 March 2010, 08:11:31 PM »
kayak orang pedalaman saja..tatoo gitu..cpd!
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Re: Thais, Hollywood stars go crazy for 'super-human' tattoos
« Reply #7 on: 12 March 2010, 08:34:23 PM »
bukan masa bhikkkhunya tattoan, tapi bhikkhunya yg bikin tatto pulak. mata pencaharian yang benar? *sebagai bhikkhu*
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Re: Thais, Hollywood stars go crazy for 'super-human' tattoos
« Reply #8 on: 12 March 2010, 08:35:08 PM »
bingung buat apa tatto gitu mending asli sesuai kamma kita kan

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Re: Thais, Hollywood stars go crazy for 'super-human' tattoos
« Reply #9 on: 12 March 2010, 08:43:32 PM »
bukan masa bhikkkhunya tattoan, tapi bhikkhunya yg bikin tatto pulak. mata pencaharian yang benar? *sebagai bhikkhu*

i dont know lar...:)
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Re: Thais, Hollywood stars go crazy for 'super-human' tattoos
« Reply #10 on: 12 March 2010, 08:43:48 PM »
koq tidak ada sanksi dari Sangha?
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Re: Thais, Hollywood stars go crazy for 'super-human' tattoos
« Reply #11 on: 12 March 2010, 09:11:51 PM »
wow kerennnn :jempol:

gambarnnya ;D

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Re: Thais, Hollywood stars go crazy for 'super-human' tattoos
« Reply #12 on: 12 March 2010, 09:21:27 PM »
koq tidak ada sanksi dari Sangha?

kan dah bilang di thailand tuh selain dhammayutika ada sangha sekte lain yang ini termasuk kemungkinan maha niyaka yah yang di luar dhammayutika itu

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Re: Thais, Hollywood stars go crazy for 'super-human' tattoos
« Reply #13 on: 12 March 2010, 09:24:31 PM »
koq tidak ada sanksi dari Sangha?

kan dah bilang di thailand tuh selain dhammayutika ada sangha sekte lain yang ini termasuk kemungkinan maha niyaka yah yang di luar dhammayutika itu

oooo..sekte diluar itu buat heboh kayak gini gpp ya??oh ya bedain tuh sekte gimana ya??koq rasanya jubah mereka mirip??
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Re: Thais, Hollywood stars go crazy for 'super-human' tattoos
« Reply #14 on: 12 March 2010, 09:29:20 PM »
cara bedainya? coba lihat tato nya :P
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