Buddha's different Mudra

the Lotus of Enlightenment

Respect for Anjali Mudra

It signifies adoration of the superior and is considered a sign of deep respect.

Anjali Mudra only for Bodhisattvas

True Buddhas do not make this mudra and only Bodhisattvas can show them.

Energetic Uttarabodhi Mudra

It means supreme enlightenment, symbolises perfection & charges one with energy.

Uttarabodhi Mudra for Liberator of Nagas

Shakyamuni Buddha or liberator of Nagas presents this Mudra.

Compassionate Varada Mudra

It indicates charity, compassion or granting wishes through 5 perfections.

Perfections of Varada Mudra

Arrow

5 Perfections:-

Generosity, Morality, Patience, Effort and Meditative Concentration.

Karana Mudra- the end of devil

It indicates warding off evil & expelling demons and negative energy.

Obstacle remover Karana Mudra

It helps remove obstacles such as sickness or negative thoughts.

Vajra Mudra- the fiery thunderbolt

Indicating knowledge, it is famous in Korea and Japan.

Element of Vajra Mudra

It represents five elements of air, water, fire, earth, and metal.