Buddha tattoo ideas reflect your personal values and indicate your willingness to work towards achieving wisdom and enlightenment. 

They can range from simple inked applications meant to symbolize balance, peace, and serenity while representing your personal identity, to large-scale likenesses of the God that include other key aspects of Buddhism principles.

Buddha tattoos are becoming more popular in Western society as exposure to the tenets and teachings expands. Unlike other religions that have distanced or limited themselves from body art, Buddhism has no issues provided they are etched respectfully.

It must be noted, however, that a key principle in Buddhist tattooing is that the symbol of the Buddha be placed as high on the body as possible, as this is the closest to the spiritual plane. For some, a lower body or leg tattoo with a Buddha image is considered disrespectful.

The following gallery of Buddha tattoos involves classic depictions as well as other ink incorporating themes such as spirituality, enlightenment, and wisdom.

1. Forearm and Sleeve Buddha Tattoo Ideas

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2. Laughing Buddha Tattoo Ideas

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3. Buddha Leg Tattoo Ideas

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4. Lotus Flower Buddha Tattoo Designs

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5. Mandala Buddha Tattoo Art

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