Buddhist mudras - Revision history

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‎Abhaya mudra

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‎Abhaya mudra

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‎Different mudras

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=The meaning of ''mudra''=
[http://www.huffingtonpost.in/entry/this-tiny-detail-will-help-you-unlock-buddhist-art_us_56b90a3de4b08069c7a870a4 Carol Kuruvilla, February 10, 2016: ''The Huffington Post'']

Buddhist artwork is infused with layers of meaning. Every posture and gesture has a special significance, intended to inspire devotion and reflection. But it's easy to miss these subtle cues without a guide.

Most images of the Buddha show him in one of four postures -- reclining, standing, walking, or sitting. Along with these postures, artists will place the Buddha's hand in certain ways to illustrate specific states of mind. These hand gestures are called mudras.

Mudras have been an important part of Buddhist history from the very moment of its founding. Buddhism traces its origins to a prince named Siddhartha Gautama who was born in Nepal between the 6th and 4th century B.C.E. In his late 20s, Gautama ventured outside of the palace where he was brought up and was immediately troubled by the suffering he saw in the world. He decided to leave his life of luxury. After years of studying, he sat down under a bodhi tree and vowed not to move until he discovered the true cause of suffering and a way to overcome it. Mara, an evil demon, attempted to unseat him and demanded that he show proof of his spiritual awakening. In response, Gautama simply reached down and touched the earth, calling on it to act as a witness to his enlightenment.

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 =Different ''mudras''=
 ==''Abhaya mudra''==
 ==''Anjali mudra''==
 ==''Bhumisparsa mudra''==

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 =Different ''mudras''=
 ==''Abhaya mudra''==
 "Gesture of Protection"
 (abhaya) This gesture is also called "Gesture of Fearlessness" or "blessing" or "fearless mudra". Generally, this position is shown with the palms(s) facing outward and the fingers extended upwards. The arm is elevated and slightly bent. You can find abhayamudrâ sometimes also as a left-hand gesture. This mudra is characteristic of Buddha Shakyamuni and Dhyani Buddha Amogasiddhi.
 ==''Anjali mudra''==

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 =Different ''mudras''=
 ==''Abhaya mudra''==
 ==''Anjali mudra''==
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 =Different ''mudras''=
-==''Abhaya'' mudra==
+==''Abhaya mudra''==
-==''Anjali'' mudra==
+==''Anjali mudra''==
-==''Bhumisparsa'' mudra==
+==''Bhumisparsa mudra''==
-==''Dharmachakra'' mudra==
+==''Dharmachakra mudra''==
-==''Dhyana'' mudra==
+==''Dhyana mudra''==
-==''Karna'' mudra==
+==''Karna mudra''==
-==''Uttarabodhi'' mudra==
+==''Uttarabodhi mudra''==
-==''Vajra'' mudra==
+==''Vajra mudra''==
-==''Varada'' mudra==
+==''Varada mudra''==
-==''Vitarka'' mudra==
+==''Vitarka mudra''==

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	Mudras have been an important part of Buddhist history from the very moment of its founding. Buddhism traces its origins to a prince named Siddhartha Gautama who was born in Nepal between the 6th and 4th century B.C.E. In his late 20s, Gautama ventured outside of the palace where he was brought up and was immediately troubled by the suffering he saw in the world. He decided to leave his life of luxury. After years of studying, he sat down under a bodhi tree and vowed not to move until he discovered the true cause of suffering and a way to overcome it. Mara, an evil demon, attempted to unseat him and demanded that he show proof of his spiritual awakening. In response, Gautama simply reached down and touched the earth, calling on it to act as a witness to his enlightenment.		Mudras have been an important part of Buddhist history from the very moment of its founding. Buddhism traces its origins to a prince named Siddhartha Gautama who was born in Nepal between the 6th and 4th century B.C.E. In his late 20s, Gautama ventured outside of the palace where he was brought up and was immediately troubled by the suffering he saw in the world. He decided to leave his life of luxury. After years of studying, he sat down under a bodhi tree and vowed not to move until he discovered the true cause of suffering and a way to overcome it. Mara, an evil demon, attempted to unseat him and demanded that he show proof of his spiritual awakening. In response, Gautama simply reached down and touched the earth, calling on it to act as a witness to his enlightenment.
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		+	=Different ''mudras''=
		+	==''Abhaya'' mudra==
		+	==''Anjali'' mudra==
		+	==''Bhumisparsa'' mudra==
		+	==''Dharmachakra'' mudra==
		+	==''Dhyana'' mudra==
		+	==''Karna'' mudra==
		+	==''Uttarabodhi'' mudra==
		+	==''Vajra'' mudra==
		+	==''Varada'' mudra==
		+	==''Vitarka'' mudra==

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	=The meaning of ''mudra''=		=The meaning of ''mudra''=
−	[http://www.huffingtonpost.in/entry/this-tiny-detail-will-help-you-unlock-buddhist-art_us_56b90a3de4b08069c7a870a4 Carol Kuruvilla, February 9, 2016: ''The Huffington Post'']	+	[http://www.huffingtonpost.in/entry/this-tiny-detail-will-help-you-unlock-buddhist-art_us_56b90a3de4b08069c7a870a4 Carol Kuruvilla, February 10, 2016: ''The Huffington Post'']

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	=The meaning of ''mudra''=		=The meaning of ''mudra''=
−	[http://www.huffingtonpost.in/entry/this-tiny-detail-will-help-you-unlock-buddhist-art_us_56b90a3de4b08069c7a870a4 Carol Kuruvilla, February 10, 2016: ''The Huffington Post'']	+	[http://www.huffingtonpost.in/entry/this-tiny-detail-will-help-you-unlock-buddhist-art_us_56b90a3de4b08069c7a870a4 Carol Kuruvilla, February 9, 2016: ''The Huffington Post'']

Buddhist mudras - Revision history

Jyoti at 09:00, 5 May 2018

Jyoti: /* Abhaya mudra */

Jyoti: /* Abhaya mudra */

Jyoti: /* Different mudras */

Jyoti at 23:49, 30 November 2017

Jyoti at 23:41, 30 November 2017

Jyoti at 23:38, 30 November 2017

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