This backpiece, tattooed by Ajarn Matthieu Duquenois, depicts yantras for strength and courage (tigers), universal protection (abstract Buddha figures and script), and knowledge, healing, and protection (Pho Kae on lower back). Photograph by Matthieu Duquenois.

This backpiece, tattooed by Ajarn Matthieu Duquenois, depicts yantras for strength and courage (tigers), universal protection (abstract Buddha figures and script), and knowledge, healing, and protection (Pho Kae on lower back). Photograph by Matthieu Duquenois.

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