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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
Bhumisparsa Mudra
Hand Gesture of Touching-the-Earth. Shown with the right hand reaching down to the earth. When challenged by demons as the moment of enlightenment was approaching, Shakyamuni Buddha made this gesture to call upon the earth to witness his practice and unshakeable faith and thus subdued all evil disturbances.

Glossary of Buddhist Art