The four Mudras of the Buddha
Abhaya Mudra
A gesture of assurance or protection intended to impart fearlessness. The right hand is held with the palm facing outwards and the fingers extended upwards.
Dhyana Mudra
A gesture of meditation. The hands lie on the lap, the right hand over the left hand with all fingers extended and the palms turned upwards.
Bhumisparsa Mudra
A gesture calling the earth to witness.
This gesture was used by the Buddha to invoke the Earth as witness of His having resisted the temptation of Mara.
Dharmachakra Mudra
A gesture of teaching wherein the right hand is held at the breast with the tips of the index fingers touching and the thumb touching one of the fingers of the left hand, the palm being turned inwards.
Daily News - 03 November 2004
Created : October 27, 2008
Updated :
October 27, 2008
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