Yantra Tattoo Culture of Bang Phra Temple Nakhon Chai Si, District Nakhon Pathom Province

Abstract

The objectives of this research were 1) to study the Yantra tattoo culture in
Thailand 2) to study the Yantra tattoo culture of Bang Phra Temple. Nakhon Chai Si
District Nakhon Pathom Province By using a qualitative research model with a method
of researching data from various research papers related to the evolution of tattooing
in Thailand. together with the participant observation of the talisman tattooing ritual
of Wat Bang Phra Nakhon Chai Si District Nakhon Pathom Province which analyzes the
data by content analysis from the data storage area and present the research results
in a descriptive and interpreted manner according to research objectives.
It was found that 1) Yantra tattooing from past to present is still a culture that
has always been linked to Buddhism. Born from the ancient Khmer language and the
Pali Buddhist scriptures. And the characteristics of the talisman tattooing ritual by
reciting a spell from a monk inherited to a lay tattoo artist that appears today
Combined with faith in Buddhist monks who have tattooed talisman, it has a great
influence on the decision to get a talisman tattoo and 2) the culture of tattooing at
Bang Phra Temple. Nakhon Chai Si District Nakhon Pathom Province It is famous for the
talisman tattoo from Luang Pu Him. And pass it on to Luang Phor Pen Make people
believe in the merit of the talisman that you invented. Therefore, it is popular to come
to Wat Bang Phra. And here there is a uniqueness that the tattoo recipient can't choose
the talisman pattern. It has to be assigned by Phra Ajarn. But nowadays the belief in
this ritual has gradually faded away according to modern trends.