Comments on: Tattoos and Pain

By: Joetta Housey

Joetta Housey — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 01:12:23 +0000

It’s hard to find knowledgeable people on this topic, but you sound like you know what you’re talking about! Thanks

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tinnitus treatment — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 18:12:58 +0000

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By: tensiometro

tensiometro — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 17:35:52 +0000

Totally agree with you, about a week ago I wrote about the same in my blog!

By: Flakka

Flakka — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 22:44:37 +0000

Thanks very much for your great cnomemts and links. The medical use is one that had not occurred to me, and I will definitely keep it in mind. I’m a little doubtful about the extent of the spiritual tradition, however. All of the Tibetans I spoke to (in Tibetan, in case you’re wondering) denied any such meaning to their tattoos, even those that were obvious religious symbols. Given how open most Tibetans are to discussing these ideas (I’ve had several conversations about the use of amulets, for example), it seems like people would be willing to discuss the religious meaning of their tattoos, if they felt there was any. That’s not to say that no Tibetans attach religious significance to their tattoos, just that my own limited experience with this indicates that the reasons Tibetans tattoo are more aesthetic than spiritual. I wish I had asked about medical reasons while I was in Kham, however, as that’s a really interesting point to pursue.Thanks again for the great cnomemts, and let’s keep in touch. The calligraphy is beautiful, by the way.

By: Lucille Rea

Lucille Rea — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 20:38:22 +0000

I really enjoy the article post.Much thanks again. Will read on…