The Buddha is a universal symbol of peace and love. His figure, sitting in meditation below a giant tree, appears in many tattoo designs. The Buddhists showcase their spiritual beliefs with Buddhist tattoos of many different kinds. Some tattoos are simple and richly colored in which they show a meditating Buddha. Many tattoos delve into the spiritual traditions of Buddhists and draw on complex symbols and patterns. The intricate script of ancient Buddhist texts is sometimes inked in tattoo designs on the back as well.
Buddhist tattoo designs are inked in both monochromatic and colored patterns. Monochromatic designs with delicate ink strokes, give a life-like look to a Buddha tattoo. The statue of the Buddha is depicted in many realistically inked tattoo designs. Many tattoos show the serene face of the Buddha, his eyes closed in deep meditation. The Buddha is also shown seated on a lotus, in some tattoos. The lotus is a symbol of purity and deep spiritual search, and is inked in soft hues like pink, mauve, or blue. Pencil sketch style designs give a softened look to a Buddha tattoo. Blue symbolizes peace and spiritual knowledge, and is often used to shade tattoos showing the face of the Buddha. Floral patterns framing the meditating Buddha look gorgeous in tattoo designs.
Buddha Meditation
Wearing orange robes, the Buddha sits in meditation on a blue lotus.
Buddha Meditation
Buddhist Classic
The gorgeous forearm tattoo shows the Buddha meditating below a tree.
Buddha Esoteric Snake Tattoo
The seven headed snake arches over the head of the meditating Buddha.
Flowers Buddhist
The Buddha is surrounded by pretty red flowering branches, in this graceful design.
Blue Buddhist
Dense blue shades have been used to color this Buddha statue tattoo.
Pencilled Buddhist Tattoo
The pencil sketch style gives a soft and artistic look to this Buddha tattoo.
Buddhist Monk Tattoo
A design with curves and circles, sits on the arm of this smiling Buddhist monk.
Being Buddhist
The back is inked with text from Buddhist scriptures, in this full back tattoo design.
Embracing Buddhist Tattoo
The elegantly shaded design shows the Buddha with closed eyes. A small figure stands before the giant Buddha face.
Esoteric Patterns
Geometrical patterns with curves and straight lines, decorate the arm and back.
Intricate Spiritual Tattoos
The intricate ink designs show a sun like shape and other spiritual motifs.
Lotus Buddhist Tattoo
A golden Buddha holding a pink lotus in one hand makes up this chest tattoo.
Statue Buddhist Tattoo
Intricate floral patterns surround the realistically inked Buddha tattoo.
Contrasts Buddhist Tattoo
The densely shaded Buddha face contrasts with the lightly inked flowers.
Textured Buddha Tattoo
The folds of the cloth complement the rich textures of the giant bark.
Brown Shaded Buddha Tattoo
The dense brown shades give a realistic look to the back Buddha tattoo.
Om Mani Buddhist Tattoo
The artistic script tattoo showcases a famous mantra of the Buddhists.
Om Mani Buddhist Tattoo
Buddhist Colorful Tattoo
The blue and gold shaded Buddha face, sits on a red and green lotus.
Buddhist Tree Tattoo
Curvy branches surround the Buddha face, in this pencil sketch style tattoo.
Buddhist Tree Tattoo
Buddhist Script Tattoo
Ancient script in a neat tiny hand covers the back, in this tattoo design.
Buddhist Script Tattoo
Buddhist Traditional Tattoo
The curvy hair patterns give an artistic look to this shaded Buddha tattoo.
Buddhist Back Tattoo
The intricate design of concentric circles, patterns the upper back.
Buddhist Tattoo
Delicately shaded designs with spikes and curves, pattern the back of this monk.
Buddha Spread
A realistically shaded Buddha occupies the middle of the back. Dense shaded patterns including another Buddha face surround the design.
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All the tattoos of buddha are looking very nice and i liked it all the tattoo designs they are just great.
Great List i love all this Awesome Religious Buddhist Tattoos,Interesting post..Very Impressive Work
Daniel Josh.
I so love the drama in the Embracing Buddhist Tattoo. That’s simply very nice to look at. Great collection!
So unique and innovative Buddha tattoo i cant believe it it looking so real and stylish one.
So unique and innovative Buddha tattoo i cant believe it looking so real and stylish one.
Hey i’d like to know what’s the symbol on the lower back of this venerable buddhist monk. the “Intricate Spiritual Tattoo”