Four Noble Truths - Kanji

[chicanobudista]

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?

[Jundo]

Re: Four Noble Truths - Kanji

I am thinking of marking my 40th B'day with a tattoo.
I thought of getting the following kanji:

?

?

?

?

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,

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

[chicanobudista]

Re: Four Noble Truths - Kanji

Why not just get a tattoo on your head that says "THIS SIDE UP"?

Bada-bada-ding!

:mrgreen:

Thanks!

[chicanobudista]

Re: Four Noble Truths - Kanji

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:

[Shonin]

Re: Four Noble Truths - Kanji

Any pics of the new ink ?

Dave _/_

[chicanobudista]

Re: Four Noble Truths - Kanji

Any pics of the new ink ?

Dave _/_

Let me firm up of those pecs first :P ....before showing my man breasts. :mrgreen:

[disastermouse]

Re: Four Noble Truths - Kanji

Why not just get a tattoo on your head that says "THIS SIDE UP"?

Bada-bada-ding!

:mrgreen:

Thanks!

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..

Chet

[Shonin]

Re: Four Noble Truths - Kanji

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 _/_

[Jundo]

Re: Four Noble Truths - Kanji

Interesting idea. I have a 'Wheel of the Dharma' on my upper back ....

... which may, with age, become the Sagging Oval of the Dharma ... 8)

The Buddha said something about gettin' old.

[Shonin]

Re: Four Noble Truths - Kanji

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 _/_

[chicanobudista]

Re: Four Noble Truths - Kanji

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

:P

It's a small tat:



I got a couple of tats to add, but I'll add 'em as the mood calls. :mrgreen:

[disastermouse]

Re: Four Noble Truths - Kanji

This is it here:


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