Q2. Consider the following statements related to various Mudras in Buddhism.
1. The Abhaya mudra is made with the open palm of the right hand extending outwards at the chest level or slightly higher.
2. The greeting is expressed in a form of prayer coming from one’s heart or the third eye.
3. Varada mudra is also known as boon-granting mudra.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Q2. Consider the following statements related to various Mudras in Buddhism.
1. The Abhaya mudra is made with the open palm of the right hand extending outwards at the chest level or slightly higher.
2. The greeting is expressed in a form of prayer coming from one’s heart or the third eye.
3. Varada mudra is also known as boon-granting mudra.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
The correct option is D (d) All of the above
Varada mudra expresses the energy of compassion, liberation and an offering of acceptance. This mudra is made with the left hand. This mudra is also called a boon-granting mudra, because it helps bestow a specific quality of energy one might be seeking from an enlightened being.
Abhaya is translated from Sanskrit as fearlessness. The Abhaya mudra is made with the open palm of the right hand extending outwards at the chest level or slightly higher. If you look at this Buddha hand gesture, or mudra, you will also feel the energy of protection, peace and a sense of strong, deep inner security.
Namaskara or Anjali mudra, is the hand gesture that evokes greeting another being with the utmost respect and adoration for the Divine in all. As you can see, the greeting is expressed in a form of prayer coming from one’s heart or the third eye.
The Namaskara Mudra can be expressed with palms at the heart level or at the forehead. Namaskara, or Anjali mudra, is the hand gesture that evokes greeting another being with the utmost respect and adoration for the Divine in all. As you can see, the greeting is expressed in a form of prayer coming from one’s heart or the third eye.
Varada mudra expresses the energy of compassion, liberation and an offering of acceptance. This mudra is made with the left hand. This mudra is also called a boon-granting mudra, because it helps bestow a specific quality of energy one might be seeking from an enlightened being.
Abhaya is translated from Sanskrit as fearlessness. The Abhaya mudra is made with the open palm of the right hand extending outwards at the chest level or slightly higher. If you look at this Buddha hand gesture, or mudra, you will also feel the energy of protection, peace and a sense of strong, deep inner security.
Namaskara or Anjali mudra, is the hand gesture that evokes greeting another being with the utmost respect and adoration for the Divine in all. As you can see, the greeting is expressed in a form of prayer coming from one’s heart or the third eye.
The Namaskara Mudra can be expressed with palms at the heart level or at the forehead. Namaskara, or Anjali mudra, is the hand gesture that evokes greeting another being with the utmost respect and adoration for the Divine in all. As you can see, the greeting is expressed in a form of prayer coming from one’s heart or the third eye.
