[This one’s a “Body Vows Classic” – which is to say it’s a Dharma tattoo from our old, defunct first site, and we present it here so you don’t miss it.]
Thanks to reader Scott who sent this pic of his tattoo, and the following explanation:
“I had this tattoo of a dharma wheel done about 2 and half years ago for a lot of reasons. Mostly to make a very visible representation of my path in a very visible place. I have tattoos on both my biceps, but those are easy enough to cover up and even I forget I have them
at times.
“But this one is always there, right in front of me, a constant reminder. And a good conversation piece when I meet new people who are quick to ask what it is, what it represents, etc.
“I have been thinking of having one of my tattoos covered over (it’s the “eighteen-year-old-what-was-I-thinking” tattoo) and possibly having a sleeve done of various Buddhist images. The Worst Horse has given me some great ideas!”
Thanks, Scott!
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November 20th, 2010 at 9:49 am
I have a dharma wheel tat on my right forearm, about 3 inches down from where yours is. got it in okinawa. cool, nice to see others with similar tats. i guess, lol. xoxo
November 30th, 2010 at 4:32 pm
i’ve a dharma wheel on my right forearm with two mushrooms in the center of the wheel . happy to see others persons with similar tatoo and excuse me if i don’t speak very well english i am french
January 17th, 2011 at 1:08 pm
Studying Buddhism at school, isn’t one of the 8 precepts “don’t decorate”, just curious.
January 18th, 2011 at 10:42 pm
not ‘don’t decorate’, just don’t become attached to decoration, catch 22 for tattoos but maybe once you break your attachment to your physical appearance (ego) it won’t matter what you choose to put on your body…….
February 17th, 2011 at 7:56 pm
I have a ohm on my forearm and I love it, it makes me feel empowered tattoos like this have meaning and are brilliant nice tattoo