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| Buddha Hands: Mudras |
| Mudras are symbolic positions of the hand. Each refers to an incident in the life of Buddha. The mudra pictured to the right — palm turned outward, fingers stretched upward — refers to the occasion when Buddha’s cousin, full of envy, sent a ferocious elephant to attack him. As the elephant charged, the Buddha raised his hand, and with the strength of his compassion, calmed the animal. The pose is called “No Fear” or “Blessing All.” It is also the pose for friendship and good intentions. The first mudra to the left, in which the thumb and forefinger are joined to form a circle facing upward, represents "The Wheel of Life" and is also called "The Gesture of Teaching,” which refers to the cyclical union of method and wisdom. The wheel also represents the endless cycle of birth and rebirth and the priciples of karma and nirvana. When the hand is presented extending downward, with the palm facing out, as in the second hand to the left, it represents “The Gesture of Compassion and Charity.” All hands feature a lotus flower design in the center of the palm. The lotus flower symbolizes Buddha’s purity. These sculptures are fashioned in antiqued bronze. They have a rich, dark green patina and stand on a black wood base. Custom bases in other materials can be special ordered. Available in various sizes: “The Wheel of Life" Small stands 9" (MT01A), Medium 14" (MT01), or Tall 30" (YG01). “Blessing All” stands 9" (MT01C). "Compassion and Charity" Small (MT01B) or Medium. |
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