What Is Sak Yant?
Sak yant is an ancient practice of sacred tattooing that exists in Southeast Asian countries such as Thailand, according to National Public Radio. Wearers believe that the tattoos give them protection from harm.
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Practitioners
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Buddhist monks and magic practitioners usually create sak yant, which were originally a combination of magic spells and Buddhist prayers that were applied with a sharpened stick, according to ChiangmaiChimes.com.
Wearers
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According to ChiangMaiChimes.com, Thai soldiers and Thai boxers traditionally wear sak yant tattoos for protection, not for decoration. Some believe that the tattoos can even protect against knives and bullets. The tattoo designs can be quite elaborate and extensive.
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Decoration
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Those who want sak yant can obtain tattoos at Buddhist temples such as Wat Bang Phra in Nakhon Chaysri, Thailand, according to National Public Radio. Because tattoos have become popular in many countries, foreign visitors sometimes obtain sak yant tattoos as decorations.
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