The Study of the Influence of Yant Gao Yord Appearing in Buddhist Principles in Thai Society

Abstract

The objectives of this article were: 1) to study the history of the 9 Yod Yantra tattooing in Thai society 2) to study the teaching of Buddhism appearing in the 9 Yod Yantra and 3) to analyze the influence of the 9 Yod Yantra appearing the teaching of Buddhism in Thai society. It was qualitative research with in-depth interview as the key informants totaling 15 heads.

The results of the study found that: Yantra refers to the sacred patterns and numbers with Yantra form, and characters tattooed onto the skin. The 9 Yod Yantra studied and continued by master contains the Buddha’s qualities appearing in the top of 9 Yod Yantra. The type of 9 Yod Yantra tattooing has been passed down since ancient times. This Yantra was called as Navaharaguna or the 9 virtues of the Buddha So, those who had 9 Yod tattoos, because this talisman with good sign, invincibility, help protect various dangers and serve compassion, safe. Many masters hold it as the first talisman (first Yantra tattooing) having been passed down to Thai people in present-day, considered an innovation of past to later generations. 9 Yod tattoo has influenced to Thai society as values, specific groups in Thai society This tattooing on the neck’s nape is popularly done, because it is an important chakra position for receiving good energy. 9 Yod tattooing people must live with heedlessness as refuge and anchor of the mind. The 9 Yod Yantra will influence some groups because it’s just a strategy for people who get tattoos to be moral and fear of sin. People who receive tattoos must conduct themselves according to the 5 precepts of Buddhist teaching.