Hand Mudras - Symbols of Deeper Meaning

The symbolic gestures of the hands of Buddha images, called Mudras, are picture tools of identification of deeper meaning:


Gesture of Prayer (Namaskara Mudra)

Gesture of Teaching 
(Dharmacakra Mudra) with both hands in front of the breast, tips of the index finger and the thumps touching.
Gesture of Fearlessness (Abhaya Mudra) the right hand slightly elevated, the palm turned outwards. also called the Gesture of Renunciation.
Gesture of Meditation (Samadhi Mudra) with both hands resting on the lap, palms upwards.
Gesture Warding off Evil (Tarjani Mudra) with forefinger and little finger outstretched.
Gesture of Arguments explaining the Buddha’s teachings (Vitarka Mudra) with the hands raised and the tips of the forefingers and the thumbs touch each other.


Gesture of Warding off Evil 
(Bhutadamara Mudra) 
Gesture Beyond Misery (Buddha-Shramana Mudra) also called an ascetic’s Gesture of Renunciation.
The Gift bestowing Gesture of Compassion (Varada Mudra) the right hand pendant with the palm turned outwards.

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This info is from:
Mudra Borobudur Site
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