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I am thinking of marking my 40th B'day with a tattoo.
I thought of getting the following kanji:
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They are supposed to be the 4 Noble Truths and has been confirmed by a Buddhist priest in another forum. :P
Just double checking. Are these the kanji text for the 4 Noble Truths?
Hi,Quote:
Originally Posted by chicanobudista
Why not just get a tattoo on your head that says "THIS SIDE UP"?
Okay, they are not the 4 Noble Truths in full, but rather, an acronym that stands for each one. In japanese "ku shuu metsu dou" Literally,
Suffering,
Desire-Attachment
Elimination
Way
Here is a simple explanation by a Chinese calligrapher.
http://www.orientaloutpost.com/shufa.ph ... e%20truths
Gassho, Jundo
Bada-bada-ding!Quote:
Originally Posted by Jundo
:mrgreen:
Thanks!
Just as a way of update...if you were holding your breath up to now. .. :twisted: .....yes...I got me lil' wrinkly skin tattooed this past August for my b'day. :mrgreen:
Any pics of the new ink ? :)
Dave _/_
Let me firm up of those pecs first :P ....before showing my man breasts. :mrgreen:Quote:
Originally Posted by ZenDave
Interesting idea. I have a 'Wheel of the Dharma' on my upper back and an Enso on my right arm. It can't be any sillier than a so-called 'Dharma name', oh yee who live in glass houses..Quote:
Originally Posted by chicanobudista
Chet
you mean out of shape guys can get tattoos? Like old bikers and such?
j/k
I was curious about the ink not your physical shape. :P
Sup to you tho.
Dave _/_
... which may, with age, become the Sagging Oval of the Dharma ... 8)Quote:
Originally Posted by disastermouse
The Buddha said something about gettin' old.
http://www.dumpr.net/static/c8/8409cd251111de3a_o.jpg
sweeeet! nice work too. Yeah that's the thing with tats, they get old like anything else. Ahhh, I remember when i could spend cash on those. I have had one unfinished for years on my right calf. am up to 7 now, but haven't gotten any work done in over 6 years.
Did come very close to getting a bone through my nose, which would have required a dermal punch ( evil device that is essentially a hole punch for skin). All that no facial piercing stuff at work though. Good thing I didn't, am past that stage...so back to tats when i have cash. Next stop Xiaolin Dragon and Tiger for the forearms.
After that I'm done. Well done minus getting my raccoon finished. And maybe a Raven on my back...thought about some tribal shoulderpads too. LOL
Dave _/_
:PQuote:
Originally Posted by ZenDave
It's a small tat:
http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos..._3932378_n.jpg
I got a couple of tats to add, but I'll add 'em as the mood calls. :mrgreen:
This is it here:
http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos..._2902169_n.jpg
I think it's small enough and high enough that it won't be a problem - but hey - what a symbol of impermanence if it DOES sag!
Chet