Mudra of meditation and concentration and of attainment of spiritual perfection. Assumed to be the mudra the Buddha adopted when meditating and reaching enlightment under the Pipal tree. Gesture also adopted since time immemorial by yogis during concentration and mediation excercises. Indicating perfect balance of thought, rest of senses and  [ Read More ]

This mudra literally means “gesture of touching the earth” Portrays the Buddha taking the earth as witness Symbol that the temptations of Mara had failed to divert the Buddha from his resolve Describes the moment in life of Gautama Buddha when, armed with his resolve to remain seated under the  [ Read More ]

This is the position of the “Turning of the Wheel of Dharma.” It symbolises one of the most important moments in the life of the Buddha, the occasion when He preached to his former companions the first sermon after His Enlightenment, in the Deer Park at Sarnath. Generally reserved for  [ Read More ]