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Why Buddha tattoos can cause trouble in Sri Lanka

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Treating a deeply sacred religious icon like a trendy aesthetic accessory will get you kicked out of the country faster than you can say 'namaste'. Sri Lanka is a devoutly Buddhist nation, and authorities consider the casual display of Buddha imagery on human skin to be a massive desecration. British tourists have literally been detained at the airport and deported just for wearing tank tops.

Why Buddha tattoos can cause trouble in Sri Lanka
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