mudra
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A mudra is a symbolic hand gesture used in Hindu, Buddhist, and other Asian religious and artistic traditions to convey specific spiritual meanings or invoke particular states of being. These hand positions appear frequently in sculptures, paintings, and live practice across various cultures and time periods, serving as a visual language for spiritual concepts and narratives.
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- Etymology and nomenclature
- Buddhist iconography
- Abhaya mudrā
- Bhūmisparśa mudrā
- Bodhyangi mudrā
- Dharmachakra Pravartana mudrā
- Dhyāna mudrā
- Varada mudrā
- Vajra mudrā
- Vitarka mudrā
- Jñāna mudrā
- Karaṇa mudrā
- Gallery
- Indian classical dance
- Yoga
- Hand gestures
- Hatha yoga
- Mula Bandha
- Mahamudra
- Viparita Karani
- Khechari mudra
- Vajroli mudra
- Martial arts
- See also
- Notes
- References
- Further reading
- External links
thumb|A 10th century Chola dynasty bronze sculpture of the Hindu god [[Nataraja (Shiva) posing various mudras]] thumb|Indian Buddha Shakyamuni statue making the bhūmisparśa or "earth witness" mudra, thumb|12th-century Japanese scroll showing different mudra gestures
A mudra (; , , "seal", "mark", or "gesture"; ) is a symbolic or ritual gesture or pose in Hinduism, Jainism and Buddhism. While some mudras involve the entire body, most are performed with the hands and fingers.