about a year ago i got the Om Mani Padme Hum tattoed on the inside of my arm where my hand meets my wrist.
Om Mani Padme Hum is an age old buddhist mantra that represents your "center", and thus, by the standards of the buddhist belief, is the center of the universe. it also represents the first sound of the universe...and they say that when everything (atoms, molecules) were comming together to form, the ominous sound could mostly be described as OM. basically, it's an age old theory for the big bang/god. there is alot more to it, but i dont want to bore anyone. i got this tatto becuase i feel that my hands are my center. i communicate best by writing with my hands. so...ya. anyway, my best advice, after talking to MANY people on legnth about tattoos is to not take there advice. tattoos are personal, and getting one is up to you. goodluck!