• Glossary of Buddhist Art

    Glossary
    Buddha Bodhisattva Arhat Bodhisattva Wei Tuo Vajra Guardians
    Mudra
    Abhaya Mudra Bhumisparsa Mudra Dhyana Mudra Dharmachakra Mudra Varada Mudra
    Sitting Posture
    Lotus Posture Half Lotus Posture Lalitasana Posture Contemplation Posture Posture of Maitreya Cross-Ankled Posture Posture of Royal Ease
    Robe
    Robe Exposing the Right Shoulder Robe Covering Both Shoulders Robe with Low-Hanging Collar

  • Abhaya Mudra

    Hand Gesture of Granting-No-Fear. Shown with the right arm bent and the palm facing outward at shoulder level. Symbolizes the Buddha's compassion to afford protection and remove fear from all sentient beings. According to Buddhist legend, when an angry elephant attacked Shakyamuni Buddha, he simply held up his hand in this gesture and calmed the raging animal.

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