# #757 - Sheer Zed - Thai Tattoo Magick | The Initiatory Practices of the Thai Buddhist Magicians

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Podcast: [The Grimerica Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-grimerica-show-745270)
Published: 2026-04-15T00:51:46+00:00
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Duration seconds: 6125

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Interview starts at 26:50 Dive into an insightful conversation with Sheer Zed as he unpacks the spiritual and mystical depths of Thai tattoo magic, Buddhist initiations, and the shamanic practices woven into Thai culture. Discover the secrets behind sacred tattoos, spiritual rituals, and the transformative power of belief in shaping reality. https://sheerzed.me/ https://books.innertraditions.com/thai-tattoo-magick/ In this episode: Sheer Zed shares his journey into Thai Buddhist magic and underground tattoo practices The significance of Sakyant tattoos as magical and initiatory tools Differences between tourist tattoos and authentic spiritual inkings The role of initiation, ritual, and the importance of environment and intention How animal products and symbols imbue tattoos with power, respecting Buddhist precepts The spiritual significance of symbols, their design choices, and the importance of mastery Sheer's personal experiences with visions, spirits, and trance states during rituals The balance between structured Buddhist practice and shamanic, instinctual work The protective mechanisms against negative spirits and the importance of inner peace The mystical influence of sound in healing, ritual, and personal transformation Timestamps: 02:21 - Early influences: Asian culture, supernatural interests, and Buddha statues 04:45 - Studying Tibetan Buddhism and mystical practices in California 06:18 - Chanting mantras and divine visions Guided by Padmasambhava 07:44 - Traveling to Thailand and connecting with Buddhist magicians (Ajans) 08:11 - The significance of tattoos in Thai magical practices 10:11 - Differentiating tourist tattoos from authentic spiritual tattoos 11:03 - The depth of initiated magical practices and the experience of rituals 12:57 - The sacred nature…

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