The
symbolic gestures of the hands of Buddha images, called mudras,
are picture tools of identification of deeper meaning:
The
Gesture of Teaching (Dharmacakra Mudra) with
both hands in front of the breast, tips of the index finger and
the thumps touching.
The
Gift bestowing Gesture of Compassion (Varada Mudra)
the right hand pendant with the palm turned outwards.
The
Gesture of Meditation (Samadhi Mudra) with both
hands resting on the lap, palms upwards.
The
Gesture of Fearlessness (Abhaya
Mudra) the right hand slightly elevated, the palm turned outwards,
also called the Gesture of Renunciation.
The
Gesture of Debate explaining the Buddha’s teachings
(Vitaka Mudra) with the hands raised and the tips of the forefingers
and the thumbs touch each other.
The
Gesture Warding off Evil (Tarjani Mudra) with
forefinger and little finger outstretched.
The
Gesture of Prayer (Namaskara Mudra) with the palms
folded together.
The
Gesture Beyond Misery (Buddha-Shramana Mudra)
also called an ascetic’s Gesture of Renunciation.
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