Chiang Mai Sak Yant Tattoo: Experience Traditional Thai Tattooing by Master Ajarn Tu

Experience the ancient art of Sak Yant tattooing in Chiang Mai with Master Ajarn Tu. Learn about the sacred Buddhist language, yantra designs, and blessing chants while supporting the local community.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Chiang Mai - * THESE EXPERIENCES are facilitated by Ajarn Tu Na Mettra independently and are not associated with any company.
  • Brand new ink & needles for each client
  • Adherence to Western standards of hygiene on-site
  • Authentic Sak Yant tattoos performed by Ajarn (Master)
  • Uniform pricing for all customers
  • No collaborations with other Sak Yant Masters
  • Assistance with your Sak Yant Design & Blessing
  • The most comprehensive Sak Yant Experience in Thailand
  • Includes one of 20 renowned Sak Yant tattoo designs.
  • Additional details and larger sizes available at an extra cost, negotiable with Ajarn. (fair pricing)
What's Included
  • Lunch included
  • Sak Yant Tattoo (8*10 cm)
  • Offerings for the Ajarn
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Ajarn Tu Na Metta, a former monk, is renowned for his Sak Yant Thai Tradition tattoos. Ajarn Tu honed his skills in Pali, the sacred language of Buddhism, ancient Khmer script, yantra designs, and Blessing chants that are unique to each design. In northern Thailand, Ajarn Tu also incorporates the use of ancient Lanna language and script into his work, with many Sak Yant tattoos in the region favouring this over the Khmer style. The potency of the Sak Yant stems from the Sak Yant Master who must engage in continual meditation, facilitating the harnessing of magic employed in the sacred blessing. It’s only upon gaining their masters’ approval can one possess the Ruesi mask, a transition from student to master. Ajarn Tu’s work greatly benefits the local community, as he crafts Buddha statues for small mountain temples and sponsors the local youth football team. Engage with this extraordinary individual and acquire a life-altering blessing tattoo.

Location
Chiang Mai
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Lyubomir_z
Feb 21, 2024
Tattoo - Everything was perfect. Lunch was delicious. Thank you Ohm. Next year I’ll come again for other shoulder.
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Christian_k
Feb 5, 2024
The Adventure getting a tattoo by Ajarn Tu, Sak Yant master. - The communication with everyone involved was were lovely and carrying. The master himself is a nice person with a good sense of humour. The ceremony was great not uncomfortable at al. When I’m in Chiang Mai again i will go back. Special thanks to Ohm our Guide he is very caring and a absolute nice person.
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Alessandro
Jan 12, 2024
Perfection - the absolute best experience. uncomplicated, deeply moving, and not to mention the staff is phenomenal. Anyone looking to have a Sak Yant experience should go here. They are a fun, friendly crew that make the process painless (sort of) They made my helped make my design perfect and even gave my boyfriend a little protection charm. Best experience in Thailand.
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Cameron
Jul 3, 2023
Great experience - Amazing experience when we visited, both my girlfriend and I for Sak Yant tattoos and the staff (Ploy and Non) couldn't be more welcoming. Ploy sat with my girlfriend the whole time during he's to make sure she was fine as it was particularly painful. Couldn't recommend highly enough.
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Robbyr415
Nov 20, 2022
Great experience getting a traditional Sak Yant Tattoo - Overall a great experience! I was picked up by my guide Ohm and we went to the market to by offerings for the Ajarn. The guide, Ohm, had excellent english which made for a great experience. He answered all my questions and handed me a binder with general information on Sak Yant tattoos including different motives you can chose from. After the market we stopped for lunch and then went to the Ajarns house. The ajarn welcomed us, received our offerings and my guide translated my reason for getting the Sak Yant and which one I wanted. After the stencil was applied to the tattoo spot, the guide took pictures and made sure that its on the right spot showing me the pictures. While getting the tattoo Ohm stayed in the room with me and made conversation with took my focus off the pain and made the time fly by, thanks again Ohm!! The result was great and exactly what I wanted! - Good organisation - Great communication - Excellent service - Amazing Tattoo artist I can highly recommend this tour.
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Paul_l
Nov 11, 2022
Overall a great, worthwhile experience - Both my wife and I got tattoos and they look great. It hurt me more than expected but they were very patient and clearly concerned more about my wellbeing than just getting it done. Also the food we got after was delicious. Would definitely recommend doing this experience.
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Casmaymac
Sep 28, 2022
Amazing - Ajarn Tu is incredible. He works very fast but delicately too. Talking to him through Mind was very easy too. He understood what I needed after telling him a bit about myself and he chose my 2 designs. Mind is such a beautiful soul. She will explain everything to you in detail and give you some fascinating insights to the Lan Na era which was amazing. can't wait to see you both next year. Much love.
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Harrymorse
Feb 15, 2020
First tattoo - This was my first tattoo and I’m so glad I picked Ajarn Tu to make it happen. I was nervous at the beginning but his personality and warm nature made me feel relaxed. I’m very happy with the results and would definitely go back for a second tattoo.
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Alicecosyy
Feb 9, 2020
Best Sak Yant Tattoo and Fantastic Trip. - It was an incredible day. Jaijai took care of us to day. She always ready to answer our questions.she was very helpful and gave information not just about sak yant and northern Thai culture. She picked up me on time and offered food and drink during the trip. Ajarn Tu blessed us and gave us AMAZING sak yant tattoo. he was great master expert sak yant artist. we would definitely come back and recommend
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