What is the significance of the right hand of Buddha, palm out,with thumb and middle finger touching?

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2006-12-24 10:35:04 · 5 answers · asked by Silly Me 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Mythology & Folklore

This gesture is called the Vitaraka mudra.It signifies Compassion.

2006-12-24 13:32:21 · answer #1 · answered by Anger eating demon 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

It's a Mudra position used during a Zen meditation. The different hand positions indicate different levels of enlightenment during the meditation.

2006-12-24 11:13:42 · answer #2 · answered by Serra 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Search for 'mudra-s'. Sacred gestures defined in ancent India.

2006-12-24 14:18:28 · answer #3 · answered by raxivar 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

hes flicking buggers after picking his nose

2006-12-24 12:38:58 · answer #4 · answered by hackstudio 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

He is meditating! I don't know that much about Buddah.

2006-12-24 10:44:20 · answer #5 · answered by SuzyBelle04 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋