January 19, 2003
hung
So, my better half watches Charmed and because that show brings out the “typical male” in me — I watch it sometimes too. Tonight’s episode showed a few shots of the back of Alyssa Milano’s neck (and her recent tattoo).
According to her it is, “the Hindu symbol for depth of heart and wisdom.” That is technically not acurate, but we’ll not complain too much. It is actually Sanskrit which has been transliterated into Tibetan and is the root syllable “hung”. “Hung represents the wisdom mind of the Buddhas and is like a proclamation of truth.” But, Alyssa’s explaination is pretty close.
By the way, “hung” is pronounced like “hoong”, not like what you did to your clothes on the line.
posted @ 8:24 PM
I was after a very clear picture of this symbol as i am getting the same tattoo as Alyssa, but need something that the tattooist can trace. If anyone can help that would be great.
Thanks.
It’s not the greatest quality, but it’s the best one I was able to find with just a quick Google search: Om mani padme hung. Probably the best thing to do is try and use computer fonts to recreate it. My current Tibetan input programs don’t have much support in the way of Skanskrit stacks or I’d be able to do that for you.
posted by Tom on May 4, 2003 08:58 AMHi, I really would like to have a copy of the tattoo that she has on the back of her neck. I just can’t seem to be able to find it anywhere. Please help me..
posted by karyna on January 8, 2004 11:24 AMThe first time I saw Alyssa’s tattoo I fell in love with it!Ever since then I’ve wanted one of my own-that one.I’ve never had a tattoo before, this would be my first.I need a CLEAR picture of this particular one.Please, if you can, find me clear copy of this tattoo.I would be ever so grateful. Thanks again
posted by Flower on January 26, 2004 04:12 PMHi, I found a picture of Alyssas neck tatoo, the original, so you can print it and take it to your tatoo parlor...that is what I am going to do, but maybe just get a Henna one, really dont know how much time it would last on skin. Anyways..I decided to share it with you guys. The site is Bored-now.co.uk/forum. Bye.
posted by The peke on June 30, 2004 07:41 AMhi I’m erika and I’m in love with alyssa’s tatto,she’s got it on her neck!i would like know the means can you help me?thanks
posted by erika on May 2, 2005 11:26 AM