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Interpretation of Hand Signs in Buddhist Art

Journal of Hand Surgery, 2007
Hand signs (called mudras in Sanskrit) play an important role in Buddhist art. They represent specific events from the life of Sidharta Gautama, the founder of Buddhism. These events symbolize moral principles important to the discipline. There are six important hand signs: (1) dhyana mudra, (2) varada mudra, (3) abhaya mudra, (4) vitarka mudra, (5 ...
Kevin Chung
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Buddhist Art

Encyclopedia of Indian Religions, 2017
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Buddhist Art and Architecture

2020
Abstract The art and architecture of Buddhism has shaped the physical and social landscape of Asia for more than two millennia. Images of the Buddha and other Buddhist deities, alongside the physical structures built to enshrine them, are found in practically all corners of the continent, where the religion has enjoyed widespread ...
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Buddhist Art and Architecture in Tibet

2018
Abstract Tibetan Buddhists view images primarily as religious supports and secondarily as works of art. Buddhist images are aimed at improving one’s karma by earning merit in view of future existences, at removing obstacles, and at creating wellbeing.
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