Still more gorgeous Buddhist tattoos
of The Worst Horse's readers.

Many thanks to all those who've sent photos. Keep 'em coming!

See also "Body Vows," Part One and "Body Vows," Part Two, our first looks at "practice tattoos" -- ink which our readers have gotten in self-support for their Dharma practice.

Here is my back piece inspired by a deep gratitude for the gifts that the dharma has brought to my life, and a reminder to live with compassion and peace. It centers around Green Tara and the spiral contains her mantra.

The thousand petal mandala at the top is inspired by Alex Grey's works. The piece was done by Susan Behney at JinxProof in Washington, DC.

Peace.
-FAB

I wanted my first tattoo to be beautiful, to be of something I wouldn't regret later, and to mean something. 

I think Avalokitesvara, the Buddha of Compassion, was a good choice and a reminder of what I should aspire to. 

Tattoo by Pablo Sela of Iron Cross Tattoo in Santa Barbara, CA.
-GERRY

I got this tattoo in my lower back during a very spiritual and physical healing transition in my life. 

I love my blue lotus flower and the Tibetan mantra on top because it does not only reminds me of that passage in my life but also it keeps me in check to remain spiritual and devoted to meditation. I also traveled to Thailand and Cambodia and visited many Buddhist temples (http://mytripinasia.blogspot.com).  It was amazing!
-GABI

This piece was done by 2 artists, the seed letter was first by my regular artist Alisha at Modern Body here in Sacramento.

The 2nd half (clouds) was done by my friend and up and coming tattoo artist Andre of Mania Ink also here in Sacramento.

The reason I originally got this is because of my connection I feel to the Buddha of Compassion. Though I have heard the seed letter HRIH in red symbolizes Buddha Amitayus, that's beside the point.

From the moment I walked into my first Dharma Teaching I was struck by my teacher's words; on compassion and that all living beings in reality wish to be free from suffering and to be happy all the time. What struck me was that weeks before showing up, I had this very same thought. Since that time I never left or missed a teaching from him. I got this piece to remind me of my practice and to remember great compassion. Of course some self-grasping was mixed in wanting this piece,but since the past has passed and doesn't exist anyway, there's no point in regretting getting inked.

I still plan to get a few more. I hope these pieces will inspire myself and countless others, by seeing Buddhist images I hope that each being become blessed by them. That's my main wish.
-DAVID