Master Daam Samnak

Five monks and a novice journeyed to Master Daam Samnak for its grand opening. This new space houses a Sak Yant temple. It also offers classes in traditional Lanna tattooing and calligraphy. Five-day meditation retreats are also available. Master Daam Samnak teaches meditation focusing on understanding the mind as a sensory organ not an entity. Observing the mind helps manage emotions and thoughts. The Samnak even offers accommodations. Two large rooms and a smaller one are available for 20 to 30 euros a night. This includes breakfast and dinner plus meditation classes. Meals are ordered from a selected restaurant. Expect authentic Thai cuisine. Breakfast might be rice or soup. Don’t expect croissants. Ginger tea and powdered coffee are available. Master Daam Samnak’s Sak Yant designs are renowned. They’re known for their elegance and refinement. His five-line Yantra is unique. It is a composition in Lanna script. Lanna script is no longer taught widely except by monks and scholars like Master Daam. Master Daam Samnak’s Sak Yant designs are not merely tattoos. They’re infused with magic and blessings. They are associated with prayers and mantras. These mantras and their meanings remain secret. Master Daam Samnak uses a monastic lance for tattooing. This sacred tool is made of stainless steel. A bamboo instrument is also used sometimes. The monastic lance is reserved for monks and Ruesi or Brahmin Sak Yant masters. This is a sacred tool. Bamboo is a more common instrument. It is considered profane. Master Daam Samnak’s website is www.tattoo-sakyant.com. His Facebook page offers further details. Master Daam Samnak is a place of spiritual elevation. It is a place of learning and tranquility in Chiang Mai. Come and experience the magic.