![]() Joining the thumb and middle finger symbolizes the "recompense-body" (hōjin 報身 Skt. Some Japanese say the Seppou-in formed by joining the thumb and forefinger symbolizes the "Dharma-body" (hosshin 法身 Skt. There are Japanese scholars who believe the Tenbourin-in (Skt. The Sino-Japanese term Seppou-in is probably a translation of Vyakhyana. Vyakhyana (mudra of exposition) known as the Seppō-in Mudra 説法印 in Japan.Outside Japan, this mudra is known by various names: This mudra is formed by holding the right hand with the palm turned outwards in front of the chest and joining the thumb and forefinger. It refers especially to the teaching of the Dharma (law) and the preaching of the Buddha. This gesture was used by Shaka Nyorai (the Historical Buddha) when preaching his first sermon after reaching enlightenment. Other well-known mudra are also presented belowĪssociated with Dainichi appears also with images of Shaka, Amida, and othersĬonverts ignorance and bewilderment into the wisdom of primordial awareness.Meditation Mudra, Amida Nyorai (Amitabha) | West | Red | Well known in Japan.Earth-Touching Mudra, Ashuku Nyorai (Akshobhya) | East | Blue.Welcome Mudra, Hōshō Nyorai (Ratnasambhava) | South | Yellow. ![]()
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