Bhumisparsha Mudra
- This mudra is commonly associated with the blue Buddha known as Akshobya.
- ‘Calling the Earth to Witness the Truth’ and it represents the moment of Buddha attaining enlightenment.
Dhyana Mudra
- Indicates Meditation and is also called ‘Samadhi’ or ‘Yoga’ Mudra.
- It signifies the attainment of spiritual perfection..
Vitarka Mudra
- It signifies the teaching phase of preaching in Buddhism.
Abhaya Mudra
- It indicates fearlessness and symbolises strength and inner security.
Dharmachakra Mudra
- It means ‘Turning the Wheel of the Dharma or Law’.
- This gesture was exhibited by Lord Buddha while he preached the first sermon to a companion after his enlightenment in the Deer Park of Sarnath.
Anjali Mudra
- This mudra signifies greetings, devotion, and adoration.
Uttarabodhi Mudra
- It means supreme enlightenment.
- This Mudra is known for charging one with energy. It symbolises perfection.
- Shakyamuni Buddha (liberator of Nagas) presents this Mudra.
Varada Mudra
- It indicates charity, compassion or granting wishes.
- Through the five extended fingers, this Mudra signifies five perfections: Generosity, Morality, Patience, Effort and Meditative Concentration.
Karana Mudra
- It indicates warding off evil.
- The energy created by this mudra helps remove obstacles such as sickness or negative thoughts.
Vajra Mudra
- It indicates knowledge.