Within the world of spiritual tattoos, without a doubt all those related to Buddhism are the most popular. And although in the West most of the tattooed people opt for this type of Buddhist elements for their tattoos, it is curious to know that in these parts, the people who practice a Buddhist cult are mining. Even so, You don't have to be a believing Buddhist to get a tattoo with any of the main symbols.
And the thing is about symbols. In this article I would like to comment with all of you the main symbols of Buddhist tattoos. And in addition to reviewing these main symbols, we also delve into their meaning. Buddha, wheel of dharma or mandalas They are some of them.
Buddha
We could not start with another symbol related to Buddhist tattoos. The term Buddha means "enlightened, awake and intelligent." He is the highest figure of Buddhism and, basically, we can define him as the founder of the religion itself. If you are a lover of those related to Buddhism, I am sure you already know that depending on the way the Buddha is represented, it will denote one meaning or another. For example, a meditating Buddha represents thought and reflection (search for knowledge) or the smiling Buddha, which symbolizes happiness, hope and joy.
Dharma wheel
Another of the main symbols for Buddhism. Basically, the wheel of dharma represents the teachings of the Buddha. It is also said that this wheel represents the endless cycle of Samsara or rebirth, from which one can only escape when the meaning of the Buddha's teachings is truly found.
Mandala
Mandalas are situated as a spiritual symbol present both in Buddhism and in other religions such as Hinduism. It means "circle" in Sanskrit and represents meditation, relaxation and inner peace. On the other hand, and since ancient times, it is said that in the center of the mandalas the secrets of balance and purification are hidden.
lotus flower
This flower is one of the most tattooed along with roses. For Buddhists, the lotus flower is one of the most important as it is considered a symbol of spiritual awakening. This is due, among other things, to the fact that this flower is born only in the darkest of dirty swamps in the middle of mud and dirt. It is also associated with the capacity for personal resurgence and the fight against problems.