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.