Buddha's Hands

Buddha's Hands

Buddha's Hands: Different mudras or hand gestures represent different spiritual qualities.

Reassurance: The raised hand can be a greeting or blessing. In this context it offers reassurance.

Enlightenment: At the very heart of Buddhism is the concept of enlightenment, the achievement of which breaks the cycle of death and rebirth and leads to nirvana.

Meditation: The hands are in a balanced and relaxed state and the palms are turned upwards, symbolising an openness to spiritual qualities.

Preaching: This mudra represents the turning of the wheel of the Dharma, the Buddhist teaching. The outward-turned right hand and inward-turned left hand are a reminder that the teaching should be put into operation both in the world and in one's heart.

Giving: The outward-turned open hand symbolises the quality of generosity, of being open handed to others.