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A 'Yantra tattoo' is a Khmer tattoo. In Cambodia, the tattoo's purpose is used for self-protection. Cambodians believe a yantra has magical powers that ward off evil and hardship. The tattoo is particular popular among army soldiers. A Yantra is usually obtained from a religious person or monk. The tattoo artist guarantees that the person cannot receive any physical harm as long as they follow certain conditions. A person is suppose to not talk to anyone for three days and three nights. Another alternative is to follow the five Buddhist precepts which are you cannot kill, steal, cheat, be intoxicated by alcohol or lust over women. The tattoo contains ancient Khmer and Pali texts. Records have shown that the tattoo dates back to Angkor times.
The tattoo is also popular in Thailand and is also written in ancient Khmer and Pali text.
'The Cambodian Scene Magazine' recently wrote a feature titled 'Magic Masters, Mendicants and the Military' on this fascinating subject
Angelina Jolie is one of the first celebrities to have the Yantra tattoo.

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★ Khmer Protective Tatoos: History and Role in Modern Society

★ Leisure Cambodia

★ The West

★ Angelina Tattoos