Zen tattoos are a wonderful way to incporate a peaceful mindset in your daily life. There is personal meaning to the individual when it comes to zen, and getting a tattoo is perfect because tattoo is such an expression of individuality. Are you thinking about getting a zen tattoo to help you reach a spiritual goal or keep a spiritual mindset in your daily life? Check out these 15 Best Zen Tattoos for ideas and inspiration:
This zen tattoo is perfect in its stroke and simplicity. The real winning factor here is the placement. The zen zymbol is the perfect shape for a shoulder tattoo.
This zen tattoo has the tree of life symbol incorporated into it for even more zen.
Nature is calming for the mind and for the soul. This woodgrain tattoo is a daily reminder of how important nature is for us as human beings. Because the woodgrain pattern is enlarged, it creates an interesting look on this tattoo enthusiast’s forearm.
Here we see a sillouette of bamboo in the background of Buddha, the main figure when it comes to zen and Buddhism.
The stroke on this zen tattoo has a lot of energy and is more graphic than some of the more traditional looking ones. The plantlife in the background as well as the painterly suggestion of sky truly make this zen tattoo unique and exciting.
Here we have a zen symbol with a beautiful bonsai tree incorporated inside of it.
Beautiful realistic Buddha with the zen symbol in front of him makes for a very zen filled tattoo.
This zen tattoo is more colorful and vibrant than most of the ones on this list. Incpororated is the tree of life, as well as other philosophical ideas that have to do with spirituality and thte energy of the soul.
This Buddha face within a meaningful zen symbol is an ingenius tattoo design.
Graphic lotus with blue watercolor effects behind it is quite a lovely zen tattoo.
Here we have a peaceful tree with a blank scroll. Interpret this zen tattoo as you like, as it is meaningful for the viewer however they need it at the moment.
So much beautiful color behind this zen symbol! Lots of energy!
Here is a fantastic example of a mandala tattoo, symbolic, spiritual and zenful.
Another mandala tattoo similar to the previous photo. Lots of meaningful symbolism here.
Here we see the Buddha again, this time with a lotus.
