Buddhist Mudras: Hand Gestures


Learn what the hand gestures (Mudras) signify on Buddhist statues.




Mudras: Hand Gestures

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Abhaya Mudra

Fearlessness Gesture. Also called Renunciation Gesture.
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Bhumisparsa Mudra

Calling Earth to Witness Enlightenment Gesture
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Bhutadamara Mudra

Warding Off Evil Gesture
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Buddhashramana Mudra

Beyond Misery Gesture. Also called Renunciation Gesture
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Dharmacakra Mudra

Teaching Gesture
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Dhyana Mudra

Meditation Gesture
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Namaskara Mudra

Prayer Gesture
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Tarjani Mudra

Warding Off Evil Gesture
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Varada Mudra

Compassion Gesture
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Vitarka Mudra

Debate Gesture





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