The Buddhist culture and belief system is one that is practiced and
revered around the world. Buddhist philosophy is beautiful, and their
ideas about life transcend throughout. For those practicing Buddhists,
and for those that simply admire the ideology, a Buddhist tattoo can
help to bring about inner peace.
Whether you’re a practicing
Buddhist or simply have a strong belief in Buddhist philosophy and art,
Buddhist tattoo designs offer a wealth of intricate, striking and
meaningful options. The beliefs at the heart of Buddhist philosophy call
for morality, mindfulness, awareness, wisdom and understanding, so it’s
understandable that those interested in tattoos and body art feel a
kinship with Buddha’s teachings. Whether you’re looking for a depiction
of Buddha, a Buddhist symbol or a Buddhist prayer, these 20 creative
Buddhist tattoo designs should inspire you.
Buddha’s Face
A
classic choice for a tattoo of Buddha, a design of Buddha’s face is
beautiful and easy to achieve on practically any part of the body. A
large Buddha face covering the entire back is truly spectacular, but a
smaller design on the arm, leg, stomach or shoulder can be equally as
eye-catching.
A Golden Buddha
Golden
Buddha statues are revered throughout the world as a great symbol of
Buddhist teachings, and a tattoo of a golden Buddha makes the most of
the wonderful colors. Golden Buddha tattoos can depict either the whole
body of a meditating gold Buddha, or just the face. Either way, your
tattoo artist can use light and color to their best advantage and make
your tattoo glow.
A Meditating Buddha
A meditating
Buddha tattoo is a popular design, but it doesn’t have to depict a
golden Buddha. In fact, these designs look amazing in both simple black
and gray or glorious color, and the addition of flowers, trees and other
nature symbols will make a great combination a larger design. If you’re
looking for a tattoo to make a real statement, then why not have a
vast, detailed meditating Buddha tattooed on your back?
The Laughing Buddha
When
thinking about Buddha, the image in many people’s minds is the fat,
jovial laughing Buddha. Based upon ancient Chinese folklore, the
laughing Buddha is a recognizable and light-hearted option for a tattoo
design, whether it’s the whole body of Buddha or just the face. With his
big, wobbling belly and cavernous belly-button, the laughing Buddha is
also a great piece to have tattooed over someone’s stomach, with the
person’s own belly button sitting in the centre of Buddha’s belly.
A Buddhist prayer
Buddhist
prayers often consist of certain mantras that are repeated in order to
attain enlightenment, so choosing a meaningful piece of prayer to have
as a tattoo is a superb option. A popular choice for a Buddhist prayer
tattoo is the symbols for the mantra ‘Om Mani Padme Hum’, which is used
during meditation. A Buddhist prayer can be tattooed anywhere on the
body, and many people choose to have them on the inner forearm, the
chest or down the ribcage. A more unusual location that’s becoming more
popular is to have a Buddhist prayer tattooed vertically down the back
of the neck, and this is an ideal choice for women who want to show off a
slender neck!
Mandala Wheel
A Mandala, or Mandala
Wheel, represents the wheel of life in Buddhism. The Mandala is an
intricate design that depicts the universe, enlightenment and wisdom, so
makes a beautiful, interesting and detailed design for a Buddhist
tattoo. Although they look striking in black and gray, the use of color
in a Mandala tattoo really makes the different pieces of the design
stand out.
Dharma Wheel
A Dharma Wheel is an image of
a wheel with a central hub and spokes, and is a beautiful choice for a
Buddhist tattoo design. Less intricate than a Mandala, the Dharma might
be a better choice for someone looking for a less detailed tattoo that
won’t take as long to work on. Representing the Buddhist religion, it
produces a striking and evocative tattoo design.
Lotus Flowers
Lotus
flowers are an important symbol in Buddhism, symbolizing rebirth,
strength and enlightenment. As well as looking exquisite, a lotus flower
tattoo offers different meanings depending on the color, and makes a
great addition to a larger tattoo design. They can be done in color or
in black and gray, and will suit any part of the body. A cluster of
lotus flowers look particularly good as a full- or half-sleeve design.
Bodhi tree
The
Bodhi tree is an instrumental motif in the Buddhist religion, as it is
the tree under which Buddha was sitting when he gained true
enlightenment. A classic black and gray Buddha meditating under the
Bodhi tree makes a wonderful large tattoo, either on the back, chest, or
thigh, and the tree alone would look perfect tattooed up the side of
the ribcage.
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