Buddha Mudras and Explanation
Mudhra the symbolic gestures of the hands of Buddha images, called Mudras, are picture tools of identification of deeper meaning, While some mudras involve the entire body, most are usually formed by both the hand and the fingers
Mudra is used in the iconography of Hindu and Buddhist art of the Indian subcontinnet. Buddhas and Bodisattvas and frequently other deities are shown with their hands forming a number of different ritualized and stylized poses (Mudrâs). They may be holding different objects as well within these poses. Each by itself and in combination with others have specific meanings and interpretation. Some of the more common ones are depicted below
Buddha Mudras and Explanation
Buddha Mudras | Mudra Meaning | Symbol/posture |
ABHAYA Mudra
(No Fear)
| Symbolies to indicate fearlessness. |  |
DHYANA Mudra
(Meditation)
| Dhyana/Samadhi mudra -Promotes the energy of meditation Deep contemplation | |
NAMASKARA Mudra
(Greeting & Adoration)
| Namaskara/Anjali mudra – Greeting another being with the utmost respect and adoration |  |
BHUMISPARSA Mudra
(Symbolizes Calling the Earth To Witness the Truth)
| Bhumisparsa Mudra –Touching the Earthsymbolizes Calling the Earth To Witness the Truth |  |
VARADA Mudra
(Compassion, Sincerity and Wish Granting)
| Varada mudra – Expression of compassion, liberation and an offering of acceptance. |  |
KARANA Mudra
(Banishing & Expelling Negativity)
| Karana mudra – Expression of Energy with which negative energy is expelled. |  |
VAJRAPRADAMA Mudra
(Confidence in Self)
| Vajrapradama Mudra – Mudra of Self Confidence |  |
VITARKA Mudra
(Teaching Transmission)
| Vitarka mudra – Mudra symbolizes teaching and intellectual discussion, or argument |  |
DHARMACHAKRA Mudra
(Wheel of Dharma (Cosmic Order)
| Dharmachakra mudra – Expression of the continuous energy which is symbolized by a wheel/chakra of the cosmic order. |  |
UTTARABODHI Mudra
(Supreme Enlightenment)
| Uttarabodhi mudra – Mudra of Supreme Enlightenment. |  |
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