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The unalome is an ancient Buddhist and Hindu symbol that’s said to represent the journey to enlightenment. Recently, it’s become popular as a design in tattoos and jewelry to represent a person’s spiritual path. We’ll fill you in on what the unalome is, exactly, and its spiritual meaning. We’ll also tell you its history in tattooing and give you an overview of other common spiritual symbols.
Unalome Meaning
- The unalome is a sacred Buddhist symbol that represents enlightenment, or a person’s spiritual path.
- The spiral and loops of the unalome represent life obstacles, and the straight line and dots symbolize enlightenment.
- The unalome is a common and popular tattoo, and is typically considered inoffensive as long as the recipient has an earnest belief in enlightenment.
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