The Sacred Tattoos Of Thailand

[@x3sirix3]

I am Thai and I think this is so ridiculous, how people act like they are possessed.

[@ChantatNeillKnight]

I bet they are all drunks 55555555

[@patrik23hoe]

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[@RonLarhz]

Just like christians who "faint" or "possessed". Religion is a disease.

[@youshii9297]

same lol but ull never know .. :D

[@joahanne2736]

Fuck Mountain Trolls, Trying to read that almost gave me a seizure

[@som920]

These are a form of shamanism , ancient spiritual practices that originated from ancient Khmer's who practice Theravada buddhism, not only does it exist in Thailand or Thai culture but also the surrounding countries such as Laos. Yes, this is part of our culture and beliefs especially in the northern regions, due to complex interweaving of local and translocal religious ideas, movements, rituals, practices, and persons over time it has become a common practice of buddhists in south east asia. Every religion has sacred symbols and rituals which then becomes part of culture, why are non thais or anyone who have no deep understanding of certain cultures commenting as if they do? theres so much you dont know and understand.

[@Katcom111]

I totally agree 💯

[@halomegabloks97]

Tell me more

[@InspireLivesMotivation]

I’m Thai and there’s a story back in ancient times that a warrior had one of the tattoos on his chest and when he went to war no bullets went through him

[@demanso1]

Ancient times didn't have guns bro

[@InspireLivesMotivation]

@@demanso1 it was like a musket

[@mukhrizaz5579]

@@jasperbudiono295 dont you think the european didnt use magick yea they do believe in that kind of things

[@samuraijackoff5354]

Must have worked cuz my father is still alive

[@triggahappyyt5420]

Yes soldiers for them too my father told me when he was in war.

[@marianamarino126]

Why do I always watch weird shit at 1am in the morning.

[@elieelias6071]

Same mann weirdddd hahahahha

[@mirwoshman1436]

07:50 am for me

[@yin-sparkayoubami5604]

M Marino lol 😂

[@junar88]

Because you are weird 😁

[@AdamAdam-qq2ev]

This is not weird shit!! Please respect other religion!

[@peachtuntiwong9575]

I'm born and raised in Thailand, and this "culture" is extremely ridiculous to me. I just want to educate everyone that this is not real Buddhism, but a "parasitic" cult/believes that is benefiting off of corrupted religion. I'm not blaming the producer to have produce the content in such way, as it is confusing (even for the local). But I just want to point out that this is not a true Buddhism that most of the people believes in or practice.

[@titanmars5808]

As a Thai, you should know better that Thai Buddhism is the mixture of Animism, Hinduism, and Buddhism. There is no such a thing as "Pure/real Buddhism" in Thailand since the start. Moreover, Buddhism was imported into Suvarnabhumi region as a tool for the warlords to rule the people. You can see it clearly that every Thai Royal ceremonies always performance both Hinduism and Buddhism rituals.

[@thegreatkinglankanareshrav2605]

@@titanmars5808 No wrong Buddhism is not mixture of Brahmin's culture and it is fabricated Information about Buddhism by Brahmin's (arayans). Buddhism is heterodox ( non- Theists) school of Rationalist) School of Indian sub-continent like jain , aajivika , lokayata. And it is historical facts, no one can change. Buddha belong to Dravidian people's , the who was founders of sharmana culture ( non-theists) and advance Indus velly civilization. Note:- in Brahamins Religious Scriptures they already mentioned he was atheist , the reason behind it , they said buddha rejected the authority of Vedas god's . Then after buddha became the enemy of Brahmins ( founder of Vedic aryan Brahmin religion aka sanatan Dhrama , The new like hindu ( Greek word)).

[@titanmars5808]

@@thegreatkinglankanareshrav2605 The originality, doctrine, or purity of Hinduism and Buddhism not matter when it comes to Buddhism in Thailand. Those religions landed in this area long time ago, ppl twisted, modified, or improvised them as they see fit. And it happens everywhere. Buddhism landed in Japan, merged with their local belief then turned out to be Shinto and Zen. Even, those who claimed that they are real and pure Buddhists, who knows what Buddha would say about their belief... why? cos Buddha has long gone, how can they be so sure that their belief is the same one as 2,xxx years ago. Lots of Thais know really well that Buddha's belief is atheistic but they don't care, they just treat Buddha as their another God... That's all.

[@thegreatkinglankanareshrav2605]

@@titanmars5808 I am sorry bro to hurt your feelings , what i said earlier that is fact, that is truth. No one can change truth. One more thing ayarans Not original belongs to indian subcontinent they are came from Eurasia and they are foreigners like mugals, Persian , britishers. Sorry. Dude. Buddhism came from dravidians sharmana culture. You need to more study about indian culutre and it's true origin. #Aarayan_invasion. #Aarayan_migration. One more fact sanskirt is not a original of indian subcontinent , that is Eurasian language. We have very own languages parkrit , Gondi , Tamil ( most ancient language of entire world) , malayalam, telugu , kanadda. Sorry , I forgot to add one more thing , buddhism first spread from South Asia through srilanka by emperor Ashoka( speak only prakrit language) the great.

[@titanmars5808]

@@thegreatkinglankanareshrav2605 1. no hard feeling lol 2. According to this video clip, ppl commenting about "Thai's Buddhism", no one care about original Buddhism. 3. I might need to study more about India, Srilanka Buddhism, so do you...need to study more about Thai Buddhism before you miss the main point of this video clip. 4. What I saw from your comment is nothing more than Ethnocentrism; means you interpret/judge other cultures by your cultural/ religious standard. Pointing out what is authentic or not, not going to make you understand ppl behavior in this clip.

[@adamkarse6329]

Got two of these sak yant tattoos done in Thailand. Not for the idea of gaining "abilities or powers" but because the designs are beautiful and the words of scripture mean something to me. Sometimes it feels like I just did a dumb tourist move and maybe I did but not everyone get them done in order to gain something. It's more of a personal way to appreciate Muay Thai culture and solidifying the memory of my time there. Maybe I'm coming across as ignorant but just wanted to say that there is more to it than all this hysteria in the video.

[@bewilder3467]

Uh dude. What was in this video was definitely more than your superficial tourist bs.

[@slimturnpike]

You're good

[@TheKalmsy]

I just got back from Thailand where my partner is from and went with locals to very local shop that doesn't get many foreigners and I did the exact same thing. I love the designs and also the meaning and it was a way to show my love to thai culture and muay thai culture as well as marking my trip (first overseas trip). I love it and not that it would matter but I have got all positive comments in Thailand and back home in Australia :)

[@dr.donkey9254]

You can do it just for the sake of doing it, it’s not ignorant nor does it give you power. However the process of getting a tattoo with power includes you bounding a spell or a spirit to your self, and they usually need incantation, ceremonies, and set rule. For example if you want to have good fortune you can go to a shaman where he’ll give you a tattoo and enchant a spell of fortune with it, but he’ll give you a rule that you cannot break like killing, lying, stealing, etc or it can be a vow such as you’ll ordain into monk hood, give sacrifices, etc, you’ll have good fortune asking as you live with the rules and not break them, but the moment you do break the rule or vow you’re pretty much F U C K E D.

[@dr.donkey9254]

@[̲̅⁠$̲̅⁠(̲̅⁠ ͡⁠ಠ ͜⁠ʖಠ⁠)̲̅⁠$̲̅⁠] yant, that the word for tatoos are sak, and the word for physical incantations or talismans is yant, so what you call the special istatoo is sak yant or just yant which means getting a tattoo of an incantation or talisman onto your skin

[@P.Subaeruginosa]

Most cultures believe that tattoos are in some way portals or gateways (for lack of better term) for entities to manipulate you whether good or bad, many use temporary ones for rituals however because they believe the portal/gateway shouldnt remain open. The whole history of tattoos no matter where you go is so interesting

[@beautifulstranger9570]

I would like to know more about that concept. Where can I read about it?

[@gacy8183]

This tattoo is from cambodia

[@slimturnpike]

@@beautifulstranger9570 A book called Sacred Tattoos of Thailand by Joe Cummings goes into the portal theory, and explains the general code of ethics.

[@saschaforeal3009]

@@slimturnpike damn that book is $1200 on amazon $450 on ebay

[@toiletnoob6464]

@@gacy8183 Keep crying, it's Thai

[@beryllai9098]

With many condemn the beliefs, one forgets that the universe is full of strange things and that leaves us human who practice according to our own beliefs. It isnt about religion, it is a culture and if people are happy to practice it who are we to say anything. and vice never fails to feed my curios mind!

[@isaranoompradit5448]

I am Thai, want to tell you that only a small group of people believes in this kind of magic. NOT a whole THAI people,

[@slimturnpike]

No one said that it was all Thais. However, praying to spirit shrines is part of the same cultural phenomena in Thailand. And it's not a minority of Thais. Animism is as much a part of daily life in Thailand as eating noodles.

[@tvbuu]

Same can be said with western Christians

[@itsyourboi7716]

I'm Thai and I'm Buddhist. Our Buddha didn't teach this thing in the past. This is not the real Buddhism.

[@believer1465]

Teeramed Krisnarnuwat Agreed i am also a tibetan buddhist..

[@gunnie1991]

Thailand’s culture is the combination of Animism+Buddhism+Bhraminism.

[@Nonnobisdomine77]

There is a reality called angels and demons. God took on a human nature to reunite divinity back to himself. His name is Jesus he died to set you free from death. Call out his name get baptized to become a child of God. Look up Fearless documentary. May God bless you and enlighten your mind.

[@pounruger3023]

stfu so i guess they are fake monks smh

[@pounruger3023]

like he said there diffrent buddhist religion they prolly all not all the same

[@akpillaay3182]

Vanakam, I’m A Hindu born in Malaysia, we also do conduct ritual occasions and the most famous is Thaipusam! We do pray, fast and call our god/goddess to give us trance and by their blessings, we get it and serve them in need to fulfill our wishes! But these Thai ppl’s believe is quite abnormal! As many of u know, Trishula, is one of the greatest weapon used by our god based on our believe but we will never agree by having tattoos of it will give extra power or so on ! Tq 🤞🏻🙏🏻 OM NAMA SHIVAYA

[@mooomoo3925]

i always found it weird seeing so many farang with sak yant. of course anyone can get these tattoos regardless of race or ethnicity, but most foreigners get them for the sake of aesthetic. i’m thai myself and follow buddhism to a degree, but i don’t think it would be proper for me to get a sak yant since it’s very sacred and spiritual.

[@ba5tard]

Why?

[@tvbuu]

its like not being christian but maybe getting a cross, or a star of david and you aren't jewish. But I practice muay thai / Buddhism so for me that would be my reason. @@ba5tard

[@MrMate8869]

We are all spirits here living, I say you are worthy

[@inezaa]

⁠@@ba5tardbc it has a deep spiritual meaning. A contract almost.

[@mclucky2216]

Our life was definite the day we are born into this earth, the choices we make, our background, the circle of friends we mix with and our perspective of subjects. While we are born with no choice, we definite our life with making the correct choices, while facing adversity with will and faith in ourselves. We should do good, appreciate our time. Fate will decide the rest... Buddha said “there is a buddha in everyone of us”, to me it means, in trouble, you are the only person that can help yourself. I believe very much in mental fortitude. To overcome To succeed.

[@rashadep9758]

Mc Lucky as nice as it is to tak in the wisdom from what you read it is also a musy to complete that reading with inner thinking too , buddah and all the other statues are just idols humans who once lived but they arent god and they can protect nor hurt you , it is god who created you and all the created every thing around you

[@mclucky2216]

Rasha Dep I live simple as i believe in myself and i must do good. Thats enough as a religion to me. Cheers

[@mclucky2216]

Nicklaus Mikaelson What can u possibly attain from your statement? Most probably nothing. Why do u strive so hard for nothing? The only thing you create around you is hatred and unrest. Dont waste your effort on me, im not one who react base on emotional comments. Cheers bro

[@looneytuneeeeeeee123]

Thai is very much influenced by hinduism too. so its not unusual people in thai pray for to hindu deities for luck and fortune. Hindu gods like Lord shiva and other devis was thought to grant liberation and materialism wishes. I respect all religions, whether mystical powers exist or not, it is up to individual to explore.

[@water5007]

@@rashadep9758 God doesnt exist dumb fuck sorry to burst your bubble

[@viajechocolate2775]

I don't mind the big or small usefulness of this culture, I'm just fascinated so much by Thai modern society and its culture.

[@cheesenaan3912]

"Deity from Canada" lol

[@gabrieljohannson6777]

I know right? I had to replay that segment because I didn't think I heard it correctly. My question is where was this guy living at the time? Hopefully NOT Thailand but in a country that had NO Buddhist priests or deity's available.

[@cheesenaan3912]

@@gabrieljohannson6777 read the description. The guy is from guangzhou, china and probably the deity took a flight lol

[@sapphirexwind]

I think they were talking about the brother coming from Canada and he told of the diety...but that may be just me...

[@ClaimClam]

DEITIES NEED VACATIONS TOO

[@mtksbctk]

The dude looks like one of those crooks from young and dangerous movies back in the days..

[@psychedelicchili]

I have Sak Yant on my back, I see it as an art I don’t believe in spiritual that It will bring me luck or charm or anything, But before doing tattoo the shaman will instruct you to do good things and avoid doing harm. i love my sak yant and going to get more💘

[@valeriov4523]

Hi Was it painful? can you recomend a good master for this ?

[@tajhirabooker8689]

@@valeriov4523ofc it’s painful it’s a tattoo

[@nattilay7420]

After few seconds I'm totally embarrassed as a born thai.. fyi this is not the normal way to live the Buddhism I know.

[@fgjm3625]

Natti Lay The world is cruel sheila 🤣

[@emztwisted605]

lol

[@ezio2682]

agreed

[@cosmos69]

No worry, it's all about business.

[@aaetherakashaa4143]

and what is "normal" ?

[@ohmylord5455]

16:23 and suddenly the editor choose to add a Balinese Gamelan music to a video about Thailand culture, I’m laughing in Balinese

[@ohmylord5455]

@@jasperbudiono295 you will never add a death metal music on a funeral memorial video right?

[@akshatkhatri6736]

Rahu is an ancient Hindu god and is one of the important feature of Indian horoscope. The possession of the devotee is the same as the possession of devta ( god residing in a certain region ) in india mainly in Uttarakhand ( hilly state in north India) also called as devbhoomi ( land of gods). There was mention of shri hanuman the great Indian god. And one more thing thai language originated from Tamil language ( Dravidian language family) the ancient rulers of Suvarnabhumi ( land of gold )

[@handsomesquidward5926]

Yes.Thai Buddhist is more similar to Hinduism and they also pray to a lot of Hindu deities

[@indiangum4691]

The names not the language. The language is closer to Vietnamese which is a Chinese influence

[@akshatkhatri6736]

@@indiangum4691 the script Thai language use is very similar to Dravidian script which originated from southern India Eg. Tamil - வணக்கம், Thai - สวัสดี And there's historical evidence to support indianization of southeast asia . Eg. Angkor wat in cambodia 🇰🇭 🙏

[@andawitheechol2368]

"Just because You don't believe doesn't mean it dosen't exist"

[@NoBeunoPendejo]

Just because you believe doesn't make it real either..

[@aimelahansen5249]

Thank you Vice I really love Thailand and the beauty of acceptance

[@truthseeker000000]

To be a true Thai is to be Buddhist. Thais like the Myanmarese, Laotian, Sri Lankans, Tibetans and Cambodians, are very devout Biddhists. Amazing beautiful Thailand!!

[@rashadep9758]

tvee arent those mynamares buddists are the one who choped up muslims and burnd them alife what kinda of behavior is that !!!!!!

[@azoresplayah]

My compeer, I’m pretty sure there were “true” Thai folk over 2,500 yrs ago before the birth of Lord Tathagata & his creation of Buddhism. Moreover, many Sak Yant tattoo images are ancient Hindu deities which goes against Buddhism, a true Buddha/Buddhist does not extol a deity; the Shakyamuni Buddha renounced his ancestors antiquated religions in order to seek Truth, he knew the notion of deities existing was complete poppycock. One may revere another being such as the Gautama Buddha but to worship him goes against everything Buddhism teaches. Amitābh

[@titanmars5808]

Thai society is MULTICULTURAL society... Being Buddhist not define you as a real Thai...

[@guyp9596]

Im a True Thai and I’m Christian

[@muayboran6111]

@@rashadep9758 dude😅… it’s not like muslims are any better but on a whole different scale. Whole countries kill apostate. Plus you don’t see it in thailand and cambodia just like muslims in malaysia don’t go decaptiating people in the name of allah or indonesians don’t kill anyone who leaves islam

[@r.limanmeta6573]

In Javanese myths, Rahu is a giant who eats the moon when it's an eclipse

[@ryanraj9982]

Same Hinduism

[@slangpro3564]

Same in Hinduism he is a demon responsible for lunar eclipse

[@slangpro3564]

@Deserve Not Desire actually Rahu and ketu is also used as synonyms for celestial objects and happenings

[@r.limanmeta6573]

@@slangpro3564 thanks for your information bro.....

[@r.limanmeta6573]

@Deserve Not Desire thanks for your information.....

[@febuary1497]

Reminds me of the mega churches i visited in the US.

[@RonLarhz]

Difference is church make them more trendy/upscale to lure in masses.

[@robvancamp2781]

Same rule applies; most 'Christians' aren't. Most Buddhists aren't either. For that matter most professors of any particular belief just claim so and live/ believe whatever suits them.

[@denjipoochita7351]

@@robvancamp2781 not really authentic sank yatt are made using a specific language of old times, Sank yatt is found in burmese , Siam, Cambodia and all south east and west asian countires in the tropics .

[@ubermenschzarathustra862]

@@denjipoochita7351 Sak Yant is written in Khmer language tho which Cambodia still uses

[@inezaa]

I can explain why. Mega churches inherit a lot from the spiritual and shamanistic practices of enslaved Africans. “Catching the Holy Ghost” bares similarities to voodoo and ifa possessions. Animism is amongst the oldest practices in the world and is probably what pre historic humans practiced . Spirit possession isn’t a new concept.

[@marcush7437]

In 2010, I got tattooed at Wat Bang Pra and in 2013 by Arjan Ta Wee. Despite not personally believing in the magic of tattoos, I hold a profound belief in the tradition and history of Thailand. This is the reason why I proudly wear these artworks on my skin as a symbol of my appreciation for this deep connection.

[@michaelrantanen4312]

All possessions aside the tattooing is on point. I stick and poked my whole body pretty much and it is kind of a spiritual or atleast a deeply personal experience.

[@fabiodossantos920]

Can you explain the possessions why do they happen or what makes them come out, is it the ceremony or something else?

[@TheKaMeLRo]

@@fabiodossantos920 I'm Thai when I was in High School some of my classmates recieved tattoos/sacred objects from old people in Elephant village, when they were at school, they acted like they were possessed by animal (monkey, tiger etc.), they were throwing and pushing tables and chair around. Funny, when teacher came back they just stopped being possesed. They kept doing this for months, I called bullshit.

[@fabiodossantos920]

@@TheKaMeLRo waw, that sounds crazy

[@WickedlNl]

Or just go to a local tattoo store anywhere in Thailand where they have the same designs and use the same technique and pass em on to 100.000s drunk tourists that were looking for enlightenment making them think they are one of the rare ones for having it lol. Ive seen more white guys have these tattoos than locals.

[@hoeunrithsetha3892]

haha!!!!! you right you can get Tattoo every where , but it not unique.

[@JWMCMLXXX]

shenanigans

[@alien13579]

from what they see, the tattoo is just a tattoo it's the spell that comes with it that they wanted, and they're willing to go back every year to renew it

[@VIPERNAGZbernardo]

You can have a tattoo, you can't have a genuine story to come with it. Remember a tattoo is as permanent at it's bearer but the memory of it will endure for centuries.

[@jai_xiii]

Stupid tourist. They even had “spring rolls” tattoo in thai words

[@waedjradi]

Tattooing Yantra won't give one superhero-abilities, which is seen in films. But they will advocate on catharsis, which is helpful for (i.e. Psychological-warfare) cleansing. Which is a product of animism. They're typically worn as a form of protection and purging of the Mind. Angelina Jolie-this happens to be one of the facets that she is well-known for. She wears Sak Yuant or Sak Yant on her body.

[@keyurdhungana318]

thai and hindu rituals are very very similar... suprising.. wow

[@hoeunrithsetha3892]

The tattoo is not in Buddhism , but it an mix Culture of Hindu .that pass down from generation.

[@titanmars5808]

Thai Buddhism isn't a pure one, but the mixture between Buddhism, Ancestor believe and Hinduism.

[@unumkumunu7621]

Study ancient Indian history from IVC/Harappa onwards

[@unumkumunu7621]

@KPOPFANBOYUK but for that you need to know what indo-european is. Heard about Eddas, Vedas, Gathas, Norse Mythology and their commonalities ? and the oldest of all of them Rg Veda

[@ChantatNeillKnight]

Our religion of more of a mix between Buddhism, Hinduism, and some local spiritual believes, but this video is mostly bullshit.

[@winddragonmma]

Whatever you believe in will become real. Spirituality is ancient. The question is is this holy or evil?

[@jokeactodc7968]

between holy and evil Because he has to keep the rules.. Can be both good and bad

[@lgonzalez8635]

100% Agree!

[@AR-hn9mr]

Nice to see vice do a cultural thing like this.. good doc

[@floorsixteen.2796]

I'm Cambodian and my Dad had these tattoos to protect during the war. Yes I believe in it, it's part of my culture.

[@tonystark-gx7tx]

Pagan.

[@floorsixteen.2796]

@@tonystark-gx7tx anything that doesn't involve the God of the Desert is Pagan right?

[@princeofgwhales1588]

Your culture is amazing. Much love and positivity from over seas. 🦈😁🌏🌊💐

[@floorsixteen.2796]

@xoxo lovexoxo they learned it from Cambodians flee the war

[@theparitt]

Fake and claim as usual. This is Thai cultures that Cambodia tries to copy.

[@christianhosub4155]

This was amazing, thank you vice

[@sawlawehwahwahpoehtoo4624]

My friend told me these tattoos can give you powers. I told him to stfu

[@Maddoxxx]

Well stfu to you too..

[@sawlawehwahwahpoehtoo4624]

jongun kim I might need them to fight the eastsiders

[@fcbfreviews]

Yeah if that was true we would have alot of people flying

[@EnvyMX]

@@fcbfreviews It's not that type of power -_- back in the old days people with these special tattoo can't be shot with a gun - bullet won't go thou them and they can't slice with a knife. it's pretty much a protection tattoo

[@yababakul161]

@@EnvyMX yup,u are right my friend..in the time of war or emergency they can disappear,jump high,invulnerable to sharp,blunt object and anti bullet(2 version)..1st version-gun wont fire(jammed)..2st version bullet wont penetrate skin..but u can still feel blunt pain

[@meteorite9919]

As a Cambodian viewer In Cambodia also have SAK YANT Traddition but it is not count into buddhist but it is into hindu if you want real culture come to cambodia

[@SI-ln6tc]

Is it safe??

[@meteorite9919]

@@SI-ln6tc depends on place you go to

[@gregkavarnos7898]

The "temple" at 1:18 is actually a Hindu temple to Brahma (Erawan), not a Buddhist temple.

[@ปัจจัย-ป8ธ]

1:11 "ใครลืมกุญแจรถ เสียบไว้ที่รถนะครับ (who forgot the car key inside the car)" 5555555

[@chaninchuswan4062]

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[@lilpetch2239]

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[@amuchang7919]

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[@yousef1169]

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[@prapanthebachelorette6803]

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[@Ucuz_]

This type of budhism looks more like Hinduism to me

[@gunnie1991]

ucuz12 Originally Tai people (Tai Kadai ethnic group) were animism. Back then, there weren’t any countries in Southeast Asian. Theravada Buddhism came to Mon Kingdom of Northern Suvarnabhumi since Ashoka Maharaj of Magadha in 250BCE and spread through the entire Southeast Asia during Dwaravati Empire in 11th century CE. While the Southern and Eastern Suvarnabhumi were influenced by Mahayana Buddhism during Srivijaya Empire in 5th century CE. Also, Hinduism came to Suvarnabhumi in 1st century CE during Champa and Funan Empire. So, the culture has been mixed up to the present time.

[@ryanraj9982]

Fuck you mean, buddhism and Hinduism are basically brothers

[@yimveerasak3543]

This is tantric belief, not a part of Buddhism. Tantrism fits anyone who accepts it.

[@yousefa1806]

The beginning got me in tears 😂😂😭😭

[@Bradlee297]

They need some milk

[@georgevelazquez2578]

They be going sicko mode

[@r-kee2258]

😅 I am DEAD...😑 and the only one rule though (do not have sex with other man's wife) 😂😂

[@ianatillo7010]

Good day. Is it ok to have sak yant tattoo for a Catholic person or Catholic religion? Im from the Philippines. Thank you for your answer.

[@flextha]

Is not okay.

[@flextha]

Don’t get influenced because of the art.

[@edjecollins4141]

Is no one going to mention that he said his elder brother summoned a Thai diety from Canada? 02:16

[@totallynotjosh945]

He was living in canada and sent the deity to his brother in thailand

[@emptyemptiness8372]

My sak yant have served me well.

[@jasonwalsh8626]

Azan Di 's son has done my whole back... im the first farang to get tattooed there.... much respect to nueng and his father... i love going there.... and the people there are amazing.... namo tassa

[@jamesgokux]

u have no videos or anything on ur profile. go away troll . make a video or stfu . no fake respect pls

[@FluXxxie]

What did you get Jason?

[@bstmeg5237]

Bull

[@jasonwalsh8626]

@@bstmeg5237 meet me at his wat in a month...

[@keithlim1963]

hi bro , do you know where i can find ajarn Di and ajarn picha ?

[@AI-iv4ui]

Don't be attached to talismans and tattoos, this not what The Buddha taught. Don't get attached to a beautiful golden statue in your home, Lord Buddha would reject this.

[@thatonetimeatbandcamp1326]

“That’s how you “act” when being possessed”

[@RedPhilip0912]

Some people dont believe in the trance, where people appears to be spazzing out. But where im from, its quite a common ritual, and i dont see a reason why my elders would lie to me about the religion and the practices. I am not from thailand though, and we practice chinese taoism here.

[@lionnn1233]

When they were running and screaming one by one it reminded me of the zombie show Kingdom.

[@jimmytran9759]

I’m Vietnamese, I have a decent amount of Sak Yant tattoos on my back. I’ve been through the same ritual with getting chopped in the arms and back with no cuts or slashes. I studied martial arts for a bit in Thailand and Cambodia. If you’ve ever seen Thai boxing or Bokator. The hits are way more brutal than boxing or anything In the American fighting category. That’s because of the strength and blessings the tattoos have given us. Believe in or not but that’s our culture.

[@leolow2057]

Based on what you're saying. You are almost invincible, blade can't hurt you while you have your tattoo. So why don't you make yourself some champion title in MMA? With your blessed tattoo, I'm sure those punch means nothing to you. Heck even Conor McGregor punch looks like weak ass to you.

[@mclucky2216]

Shhh , do not spill the secret, military powered country might use it as stealth weapon. What i believe in, its all in the mind. You believe it , it will exist. You dont believe, it will never exist. I would rather channel some of it magic to lessen poverty sufferings than repelling physical impacts in fights. Whats the point?

[@jimmytran9759]

Leo Low it’s about religion and what we personally believe in and what works for us and what works for you. I’m not saying I’m invincible I’m saying it’s lucky, it’s something you wouldn’t understand just as I wouldn’t understand what you believed in.

[@mclucky2216]

Jimmy Tran Its correct. Religion is what you live on and believe in. Its just a path. It work for some, it dont work for some. Its freedom of choices and a pathway. Logically and Ultimately, if you do have deep faith and believe in something, it will work wonders for your confidence and boost self believe too at the bare minimum.

[@abcdefghijklmn2883]

@jimmyI totally believe in what you said and that's true. After you get the tattoo, you need to have faith and believed in it for it to work. So that's the reason why they tested it.

[@toastedbread2790]

1:09 man just got his ass tapped

[@blehblahbleh3426]

🐻 13:22 "It was shot dead when it tried to attack kids." "It's better to be enshrined with honey offering." So this is how Winnie the Pooh died? 🙄

[@Nerfe3d]

those people need help. Also, all these things are more of Hindu beliefs than Buddhist. If Buddha thinks that tattoo can keep you safe and give you power there is no need for Buddha's Dhamma.

[@ryanraj9982]

What, not really, but at the same time yes hindu warriors originally put them on for protect

[@VoidraMusic]

Everyone is having a blast! , I have 6 sankyant tattoos on my back

[@bstmeg5237]

Good for you

[@johnedeldoctor1484]

Cool

[@vakulenterprise992]

damn those ppl are invoking demons into themselves ... thats weird

[@MrJonmnn11]

Apparently it’s into them. Not in them. Apparently they can be useful they just drain from the power/youth of a human. As long as you don’t allow them inside your safe. And if you wanted to lift it to go to a temple and do it. I’m not Buddhist this comes from a guy who commented and was very informed on that subject

[@vakulenterprise992]

@@MrJonmnn11 wtf did i just read hahahah

[@kevinsaenz9219]

And all I’ll have to do is good deeds and I’ll be protected? Or do I need to do all the steps the video showed to have these powers work? And what if I get the tatto and don’t do any of the praying but I do only good deeds ? Will I still have the Buddha’s protection ? Plz answer my question s

[@handsomesquidward5926]

Thai Buddhist is more similar to Hinduism and they also pray to a lot of Hindu deities

[@noejacklou]

lol just like watching drunk/drugged kids at a rock concert lol

[@ryanong9817]

My guru taught me that this is dark magic, just like the Waroks of Eastern Java and the Bomohs of Peninsular Malaysia. We must stay away from all of this, and if afflicted seek help from the proper Orthodox magic to counter their effects.

[@roninryu1583]

Getting Sak Yant in Thailand 🇹🇭 is like buying a fake GUCCI . You have to go to Cambodia 🇰🇭 and get the authentic Sak Yant. Look what happens to Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitts relationship it was done in Thailand 🇹🇭 You don’t see crazy people running like that getting Sak Yant in Cambodia .

[@KLANGBAN01]

Claimbodia is stupid. always claim Thai cultures.

[@jeremyarroyo360]

I am done you said fake Gucci lolz

[@ThaiLifeSingapore888]

may i know when is the date for this event and which temple can i see this?

[@titanmars5808]

They perform the rite annually, but differently from one Arjarn to other Ajarns. therefore, you need to contact a certain one to know the exact date.

[@wheresidewalksend3933]

As @Titan Mars mentioned, each ajarn has their own Wai Kru ceremony... though the largest ceremony is at Wat Bang Phra and falls around the full moon in March.. in 2019 it will be March 22-23rd. If you'd like to join a group, please feel free to contact us @WSEtravel as we have expert guides who share their wisdom of what you are experiencing in a respectful and un-obstructive way.

[@rodrigolerenagutierrez3708]

21:15 The monks with champagne?😂

[@prapanthebachelorette6803]

It’s holy water intended to bless the crowd. Normally monks use a bunch of small sticks tied together sort of like a paintbrush, dip in to the water bowl then tap on you head lightly. But in this case the crowd was so huge so they had to get creative, it’s a water hose not champagne though 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@samuraijackoff5354]

Traditionally they use a plant leaf with holy water but if seems they needed a bigger leaf.

[@sammetasindhu4961]

What is the most powerful sakyant?

[@believer1465]

I am a tibetan buddhist and my request to thai buddhist please don't disort the teachings of the buddha.... If you follow the theravada buddhism do follow it in the original form and don't mix it with your local animism and superstitious....... This gives a bad image to buddhism...

[@prapanthebachelorette6803]

I agree as a Thai person. People misunderstand this way too often. Thailand has a mix between buddhism, hinduism, and animism in our society , so some people put these together in one ceremony. But the most important point is , don’t claim the three things as all the same Also, not all Thais believe in this 😂

[@xevenau]

If you want to turn to a real life super sayain, then you need a thai tattoo

[@meDarkmask]

The power of belief supports life, life is limited, and people believe in the eternal truth, science can explain that life must be death, death is not the end, but we are ignorant, just like life in the universe, who in ancient times I can imagine that with a camera, someone can store their lives and show them to future generations to watch their previous lives.

[@calvinhandoko1254]

anybody can share the address of the ajarn showed in the video clip please , i wish to get a sak yant tattoo for myself

[@rheonepomuceno5572]

they criticized co'z they cannot fathom the idea behind this hysteria, it's their cultural belief, buddhism / animism...dig it and you will understand...and respect.

[@mateaschulz9696]

*Some facts about Kru Muay Association* The Kru Muay Association originated from the separation of the amateur Muay Thai from the professional Muay Thai. This division pursued the goal to have Muay Thai recognized as an Olympic discipline by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). A project that has not been successful until today. The officials of professional Muay Thai would like to have nothing to do with Kru Muay. For them this club is only a necessary evil. If you take a closer look, you will notice that all the so-called traditional teachers of the Kru Muay Thai Association have simply appointed each other as teachers and are now worshipped by wealthy foreigners once a year. The whole association is very political, but has less fighting competence than an average boxer in Rajadamnern Stadium or a Buakauw (who is a Cambodian and not a Thai by the way). Despite comprehensive state support, the Kru Muay Association still has no coherent teaching concept for traditional Muay Boran and Muay Thai is still not Olympic. Source: Pantip. com (dig deep and you’ll find what they don’t want you to know! 🤫)

[@iceb0lt586]

do sak yant tattoos have to be renewed?

[@Satyam-tr7pj]

hanuman is an ancient indian god

[@VladimirPutin02-u3x]

he uses the tip of his sword to slice a cucumber and he uses the hilt of his sword to test immunity. funny trick 😂😂

[@blhuntergo]

They looks constipated lmaoo :)) but the colorfull hair dude looks kinda cute haha

[@Pinky_Pyn]

I'm Thai and I can guarantee these Sak Yant tattoo work if done correctly.. There are things that science haven't discover yet.. There are certain energies which science hasn't discovered yet.. There are also scriptures คาถา that can make you go invisible (พรางตัว) and it Actually works.. Seen it with my own eye

[@ybncareyyy]

yes true

[@cue1806]

Yes it's black magic or jadoo. As Muslims we believe in these things. Jin possession

[@Songsas]

All of these Tattoos originated from Cambodia🇰🇭

[@9spires519]

Im indonesian buddhist, i have more than 1 sakyant. I really like this culture.

[@dagridoga]

I'm Thai but I don't believe this thing.

[@simpengsorngkh1008]

I am Cambodia l am a Buddhism . And the Buddha didn't tell to be like this. Especially sak Khmer people combine with Hindu and Buddhist and writing Khmer letters so it need peaceful ,this activities have practice sine the birth of sak yant of khmer. It is not like annoy like this . Or Didn't l know sak yant in Thailand different from Cambodia or Khmer?

[@wendyadorable17]

where place in bangkok is that?

[@somosomo9729]

12:49 you said Muay Thai boxer but you showed a picture of Kun Khmer boxer.

[@austinhill5825]

Same thing

[@ubermenschzarathustra862]

@@austinhill5825 It's not the same, that's like saying koreans are the same as japanese just because the japanese adopted their culture from the koreans

[@prapanthebachelorette6803]

@@ubermenschzarathustra862 Yeah agree, they should have been more careful with their research though

[@yoplayxlbc9294]

It funny how thai repping the sak yant so hard..When is written in khmer alphabets...I don't see their own alphabets on any of it..

[@denjipoochita7351]

Because angkor watt was an ancient civilization that didnt pass the great filter

[@mcclintockkim3920]

i clicked this video because the thumbnail guy looks like young jackie chan ...

[@H_S_3_S]

Damn for the longest time, I’ve always wanted to get my back tatted up since my grandfather has a few. After watching this and this comments, I am a little concerned. I’m Cambodian horn in the US. I thought that getting this kind of tattoo would more be paying homage to my identity and my culture.

[@creativegoolutions1948]

Dude that’s what I’m saying. I always wanted the Angkor Wat tattoo that is created in scriptures. Who knows right now, we’ll see what happens when I go over there next year

[@ubermenschzarathustra862]

SakYant in Cambodia is different from Thailand, there's no possession or anything, we've done this for thousands of years alr plus it's written in pali khmer scriptures

[@H_S_3_S]

@@ubermenschzarathustra862 thanks for the info!

[@Katcom111]

@@H_S_3_S Khmer script can be written in Pali or Sanskrit words. The hard part is learning Pali. You have to go to Khmer Buddhist temple to learn. Depending on the area you are from they do free classes.

[@BannerProxy]

When that man smacked that guys butt, I was done. XD pleaaase tell me I wasn’t the only one that saw that XD

[@iluvass]

its normal

[@TheTranceCartel]

If this tattoo is Thai, why is it written in Khmer

[@samuraijackoff5354]

The tattoo is practiced in lots of parts of Lao, Thailand and Vietnam. Khmer letters is part of the tradition I guess.

[@faynt_phnyx]

Because it's originally khmer's culture. It was first introduced to the world by the khmer people (cambodia) from the khmer empire.

[@imgoodandimbad5693]

​@Samurai JackOff No dude, sak Yant tattoo is frome KhmerEmpire (Cambodia) tattoo in Thailand 80% is khmer tattoo, but remember in the future thai people will say all tattoo is us own

[@iROChakri]

Its actually Khom Thai, not current Khmer scripts. That's why some Cambodian people cant understand the meaning of Thai Sak-yant: For more information: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rnLVeaueqrmSnsk

[@chaoticneutral7573]

Buddha: dafuq is wrong with whose people ?

[@Mega3fra]

Using religion for money, fame and show? This is ridiculous. This is not Buddhism. A religion where you have to act as if you’re possessed is not a religion. It’s a show for fame and tourism rise.

[@garynguyen8977]

I hv no ink on me but I'm fascinated with d sak yant. I can't say I believe or disbelieve. But to those who laugh & given -ve real laughable comments. Think of this, take d challenge & let the monk slash u. Only then u can choose to laugh or respect. Hv an open mind, u don't believe doesn't mean is not real. Juz being an observer & be respectful. Not all things can be explain by science.

[@bstmeg5237]

Lmfao most religious skeptics are the most open minded people. They just know when something speaks for itself and is ridiculous. We should be past all this BS by now

[@jai_xiii]

Lol

[@redwineonthecoach2960]

In mauythai/Thai kick boxing fighter they also have this kind of tattoo

[@dudcats]

I’ve noticed that, I’m guessing to protect them or give them power when they fight??

[@i800thizz]

it's not the tattoo that got them acting like that .. it's that " flakka " !!! lmao south florida style

[@barryoffeastenders]

I'm just interested in how/when they clean the big spike? I wouldn't trust it...

[@l0tusmilk]

probably after each tattoo? lol why wouldn't they?

[@SI-ln6tc]

They stick in a furnace.

[@angelschroder2062]

it's not a joke like this people lose their minds because of the energy or that invoked animal, it's simple some in rituals cry emotionally others are under the influence of certain resonant energies it's a culture and this culture is part of your country respect accept.... me as a foreigner, I love it, I understand it is about the spiritual discipline resonating with animal nature and the universe, it is possible to be under the influence of certain spirits, the energy when practicing the mantra or other sacred words must be careful, for example I am in the year of the earth tiger 19 /02/1998 and I'm not crazy as a small child, people told me that I look at them with the eyes of a hunter, teaching what the tiger has in my mind, I only see the tiger, as a small child I have a stubbornness and a strength and an energy great courage and I'm not afraid I can see the night as if it's day I'm weird I know.... but this is my energy I control it sometimes I teach myself around the house as if the prey is down, it's strange my olace to lick the food before eating, I have some habits of a small child, they started since I was 3 years old, my mother looks at me strangely, how I behave, and I still have these habits. if I go to the monks and do the sacrum tattoo I will manifest myself like this without Controlling myself I get such an impulse as if I do it I feel like doing this but I control myself..... if I do the ritual I will lose control with safety because there is so much energy in me that I would do this

[@moesoreal4269]

Wtf did I just watch 😂

[@sssienghai6912]

To vice Asia do you know the origin of the call sak? And what letter of country these Thai write on body ?

[@wheresidewalksend3933]

That depends on where you visit to get a sak yant. More than 1000 years ago, before modern political borders were formed and before many of the ancient empires existed (such as Angkor, Sukhothai, Lanna, and Bagan), magic hand poked tattoos were found all over the region. When Buddhism was introduced to the region, and empires formed (starting around the 12th century AD), and Sanskrit languages started evolving into modern day Khmer, Thai, Lanna, and Burmese, the tattoos took on new characters for the magic incantations, as well as adopting Hindu Yantric designs and deities. Since then political borders have changed into the countries we know now of Cambodia, Thailand and Myanmar - all which still practice the ancient tattoos, though often you will see old characters from past empires still being used in the regions where the old political borders once ruled... so in central Thailand (once part of the Angkorian empire), you would find Khmer letters, while in Northern Thailand, they use Lanna characters, and in Shan state of Myanmar, they use old Burmese characters.

[@mundanemundane7222]

@@wheresidewalksend3933 Bravo!!! your explanation would make some people come out of their own bubble

[@titanmars5808]

To sum up, Thai Buddhism is the combination between Animism, Hinduism, and Buddhism. It means those letter and everything in the ritual is from everywhere in Southeast Asia and India.

[@sssienghai6912]

But the letter that write on their I can read so ........

[@hoeunrithsetha3892]

The tattoos usually depict Hindu gods and use the Mon script or ancient Khmer script

[@marcotheexplorer5847]

I’d get one but they better change them needles lol

[@sharkbaithoohaha4322]

If anyone is interested in learning more about Sak Yant, sakyant.com has a lot of information about where to get it.

[@ThRealJo]

interesting insight!!

[@johnsmith-so5do]

I wonder how many times that one needle bar was used?

[@หมีพูหมีพู-ส4ภ]

We have faith and you shouldn't say it's a stupid thing.