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Buddhist Mudras: Spiritual Symbolism and Significance

April 27, 2024 2841 0

Mudras, symbolic hand gestures and postures, hold significant importance in Buddhist practice and iconography. These gestures convey various aspects of Buddhist teachings, representing qualities such as enlightenment, compassion, and wisdom.

Dhyana Mudra
  • This mudra symbolises meditation, concentration, and inner peace.
Anjali Mudra
  • Represents respect, greeting, and gratitude.
Vitarka Mudra
  • This mudra is also known as the “teaching mudra” or “gesture of discussion” and represents the transmission of knowledge and the communication of the Buddha’s teachings.
Varada Mudra
  • Represents generosity, compassion, and the granting of wishes.
Abhaya Mudra
  • Represents fearlessness, protection, and the dispelling of negativity.
Bhumisparsha Mudra
  • Represents the moment of the Buddha’s enlightenment, and the gesture symbolises the earth witnessing his attainment of enlightenment.
Uttarabodhi Mudra
  • This mudra represents the union of wisdom and compassion, the balance of masculine and feminine energies, and the attainment of enlightenment through the integration of all aspects of thyself.
Dharma Chakra Mudra
  • Dharmachakra in Sanskrit means the wheel of Dharma. This mudra represents the setting into motion of the wheel of the teaching of Dharma.
Karana Mudra
  • Represents depictions of the Buddha or bodhisattvas as a symbol of protection and dispelling of negativity. The index finger is said to represent the energy of wisdom and the ability to overcome obstacles.
Jnana Mudra
  • Represents the unity of individual and universal consciousness and the connection between the practitioner and the teachings of the Buddha.
Tarjani Mudra
  • Represents a symbol of warning or protection against evil forces.

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Conclusion

  • The diverse range of mudras in Buddhism serves as a visual language, conveying profound spiritual meanings and guiding practitioners on the path to enlightenment. Through these symbolic gestures, Buddhists cultivate mindfulness, compassion, and inner transformation.
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