CHUNG TAI WORLD MUSEUM

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
Dharmachakra Mudra
Hand Gesture of Turning-the-Dharma-Wheel. Shown with the left palm facing upward while the right palm facing outward in front of the chest, with the thumb and forefinger of each hand touching each other to form a circle. It symbolizes the Buddha preaching the Dharma to help sentient beings eliminate vexations and purify their minds.

Glossary of Buddhist Art