Sak Yant Tattoo by Temple Monk

Sak Yant Tattoo by a Monk at a Temple Tour Overview

Sak Yant Chiang Mai is the only tour company in all of Thailand that specializes in this total unique and magical experience. Join with our guides, as they take you to a remote country Thai Temple and introduce you to the Monk at the Sak Yant Temple.  As these Monks do not speak English, your guides will translate for you to the Monk who will, after hearing about your desires and intention preform the Sak Yant and Magical Blessing.

What to Expect

Your Guide will meet you from  Our shop location in the Old City located at 27/11 Arak Road.  Click Here for Map

Arrive 10-15 minutes before so that the staff can make sure you are suitably dressed (and provide clothes if not), and brief you on the Tour.  From there you will first head to a local market to purchase your offerings.

The Offering usually involves 12 flowers, some incense, cigarettes, food, water, and the cash donation for the Monks time.

You will then be taken to a genuine working Monk and Temple serving the needs of the local rural community.  While we arrange ahead of time if the Monk is available, sometimes things come up in their normal work day.  There might be local people there as well seeking the Monks services – you may have to wait your turn with the locals.

You will take off your shoes and sit on the floor along with the local people who have come for temple services. The locals will have a range of problems ranging from the serious to a good luck blessing. Some will have a serious demeanor, and some will be the typical Thai’s with a big smile and be talking away to you in Thai.

When it is your turn follow the following etiquette

When you greet a monk, you “Wai” and keep your body lower, it is polite to be the first to wai as is a sign of respect to the monk or elder. You will present your small “offering to the spirits” before the Sak Yant ceremony begins.

N.B. The Offering is showing respect to the monk that is going to do Sak Yant for you. Its a way to show them that you are prepared to accept their magic power and trust their skills.

First thing you have to do is bow 3 times to respect as Buddhism way;

1 for Buddha
2 for Buddhism
3 for the Monk

This offering should be arranged on a tray which is included flowers, incense and a candle and the money offing. The monk will have a small accepting ceremony of the offering, on behalf of the spirits.

While you are waiting,  the Monk will talk with your guide asking for validation that you are a deserving person and what you magical intention and desires are associated with the Blessing.  There will be a book available to look at and select your design.

Your guide will translate all of this for you so don’t worry – you are not expected to get everything right.

The Monk will prepare for your Sak Yant and magical Blessing. The Monk will sit in his chair and motion you to come over.  You will then start one of the most Spiritual experiences in your life!