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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
Varada Mudra
Hand Gesture of Wish-Granting. Shown with the left arm close to the side and slightly bent at the elbow, with the palm facing outward and fingers pointing down. It represents the Buddha's devotion to fulfilling the wishes of all sentient beings. In the Northern and Southern Dynasties, this mudra was often used in combination with the mudra of Granting-No-Fear. It is now commonly seen on images of the Amitabha Buddha.

Glossary of Buddhist Art