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mudraIn Buddhism and Hinduism, a symbolic gesture of the hands and fingers used in ceremonies, dance, sculpture, and painting. Hundreds of mudras are used in ceremony and dance, often in combination with movements of the wrists, elbows, and shoulders. In ceremonies, especially in Buddhism, a mudra acts as a kind of seal, affirming a mystical or magical vow or utterance, such as a prayer to ward off evil. A mudra often accompanies the utterance of a mantra. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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In esoteric Buddhism, these mudras are regarded as a way of achieving union with Mahavairochana Buddha, the source from which all Buddhas and bodhisattvas spring (see English Buddhist Dictionary Committee 2002). Enhanced with a new introduction, as well as black-and-white photographs of the asanas and mudras, The Gheranda Samhita is a first-rate primary source for anyone seeking to better understand the teachings and postures of Yoga. Sapera's performance combined Indian mudras with a pliant torso and swinging hips reminiscent of Middle Eastern belly dancing, enhanced by an acrobatic agility that allowed her to bend her body and head so far backward to the floor that she could pick up two jeweled rings by her eyes. |
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